Mecchi Mutual Water Company

Standby Generator Project

Specifications

September 2, 2026

Prepared for

Mecchi Mutual Water Company Crowner Avenue

Morgan Hill, CA 95046

Prepared by

Bracewell Engineering, Inc.

155 Mast St. Unit 114 Morgan Hill, CA 95037

(669) 258-5820

PART 1 – BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

Mecchi Water Company Bidding Requirements

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INVITATION TO BID

1. Notice is hereby given that the Owner

Owner Mecchi Water Company

Address 14500 Monterey Rd, San Martin, CA 95046

County Santa Clara will receive sealed bids for performing the construction of Standby Generator Project according to the Drawings and Project Manual including Specifications prepared by Bracewell

Engineering, Inc. accepted by the Owner and described in general as:

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals required to install and start up a natural gas standby generator and new electrical for Mecchi Water Company.

2. Questions regarding the type of work required may be addressed to Bracewell Engineering, Inc. at 669-

258-5820.

3. No pre-bid conference will be held. A non-mandatory pre-bid site visit will be held on

Tuesday 9/22/2026 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Day of Week Date Time

Please inform Bracewell Engineering by email if you plan to attend the pre-bid site visit.

Site access can also be coordinated by contacting Bracewell Engineering: 669-258-5820 or email at bids@bracewellengineering.com.

4. Sealed bids will be received at:

bids@bracewellengineering.com until:

Tuesday 10/6/2026 2:00 PM

Day of Week Date Time

Bids received after that time will not be accepted.

5. Bid security made payable to the Owner is required to accompany each bid. Bid security shall be in the form of a cashier's or certified check or a Bid Bond as required by the Bid Security Document following the Bid Form.

6. Requirements for California Public Works Contracts.

6.1 Wage Rates

The general prevailing wage rates applicable to the Work are set by the State Director of DIR State of

California under Labor Code Section 1771.4. The Contractor will be required to comply with any changes in these wage rates as they are updated by the State government at no cost to the Owner. Prevailing rates are available online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR mailto:bids@bracewellengineering.com

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This project is funded in part by the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water (SADW) Fund, and as such, a labor compliance program (LCP) in accordance with California Labor Compliance Code Section 1771.8 must be adopted and enforced.

The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use. (Government Code, § 7550; 40 CFR § 31.20).

6.2 License Requirements

All bidders shall be licensed under the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California to do the type of work contemplated in the project and shall be skilled and regularly engaged in the general class or type of work called for under the Contract. The Contractor shall provide its license number classification and expiration date on the Bid Form.

6.3 Security in Lieu of Retainage

Provisions concerning the Contractors' rights to deposit security in lieu of retainage in accordance with California Public Contract Code Sections 10263 and 22300 are covered in the Agreement.

7. No bidder may withdraw its Bid for a period of ninety (90) days after the time fixed for the opening of the bids, within which time an award will be made.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid or in the bidding.

8. The Drawings and Project Manual including Specifications may be examined at www.constructionbidsource.com

9. The Drawings and Project Manual including Specifications may be obtained via website link.

https://ops.bracewellengineering.com/documents

10. Time Constraints:

1 Requests for information received less than 5 days prior to Bid opening may not be answered.

2 Addenda will be issued no later than 7 days prior to Bid opening.

3 Bids shall remain in effect and subject to acceptance for 90 days after the date of Bid opening. If a contract is awarded, it will be awarded within the period that Bids are subject to acceptance.

4 The successful Bidder shall sign the required number of counterparts of the Agreement and deliver them together with the required bonds to the Owner within 15 days after the date of the Notice of Award.

5 The Owner will sign the Agreement and deliver a fully-signed counterpart to the Contractor within 15 days after receipt of the required signed counterparts of the Agreement and Satisfactory Bonds from the Contractor.

6 The Owner may issue the Notice to Proceed at any time between the time the Agreement is fully signed by all parties and 90 days thereafter.

7 The Contract time shall begin to run on the date stated in the Notice to Proceed and the Contractor shall begin construction at the site within 15 days thereafter but not before submitting required insurance certificates.

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8 The Work shall be fully completed within the Contract Time which is 180 days as stated in the

Agreement. Submittals for Generator & Long Lead Time Materials shall be submitted within forty-five (45) calendar days of issuance of Notice to Proceed.

9 Progress payments shall be made monthly and shall cover work performed up to the Application for

Payment Date which shall be the 25th day of each month. The Contractor shall submit its

Application for Payment at least 5 days prior to the Application for Payment Date. The Owner shall make payment within 30 days after the Engineer issues a Recommendation for Payment.

By order of __________________________________ (Owner)

(Date) (Clerk or Secretary)

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1- GENERAL

1 SECURING DOCUMENTS

Plans and Specifications may be procured from Bracewell Engineering Inc., as per Section 1 – Invitation to

Bid.

2 RECEIPT OF BIDS

Bracewell Engineering, Inc. (BEI), on behalf of Mecchi Water Company (Water Company) and the Rural

Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC), will receive by email to bids@bracewellengineering.com, PDF proposals per the INVITATION TO BID.

3 PREPARATION OF BIDS

A. Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided by the Water Company and shall give the prices proposed in figures and must be signed by the bidder or his authorized representative. If the proposal is made by an individual, his name and post office address must be shown. If made by a firm or partnership, the name and post office address of each member of the firm or partnership must be shown. If made by a corporation, the proposal must show the name of the state of incorporation and the names, titles, and business addresses of the president, secretary, and treasurer.

B. Bidders must quote on all items appearing on the bid form. Failure to do so will disqualify the bid.

C. Alternative bids will not be considered unless specifically called for.

4 BIDDER'S GUARANTY

A. All bids for the construction work shall be presented, under sealed cover and shall be accompanied by one of the following forms of bidder's security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid: (a) a cashier's check made payable to the Water Company; (b) a certified check made payable to the Water

Company; or (c) a bidder's bond executed by an admitted surety insurer, made payable to the Water

Company. Failure to submit said security shall be cause for rejection of bid.

B. The above mentioned bond shall be given as a guaranty that the bidder will enter into a contract if awarded the work, and will be declared forfeited if the successful bidder refuses to enter into said contract or to furnish the necessary bonds after being requested to do so by the Water Company.

C. The prime Contractor shall be duly licensed, Class A or Class C-10 in accordance with provisions of the Contractor's License Law as contained in Chapter 9, Division 3 of the Business and Professions

Code (commencing with §7000), and any acts amendatory thereof, and shall be skilled and regularly engaged in the general class or type of work called for under these contract documents. The Water

Company will consider a submittal from a bidder who is not licensed in accordance with this paragraph if the bidder provides evidence to the satisfaction of the Engineer that the bidder's license qualifies the bidder under the regulations of the State Contractors License Board to perform the required work.

D. Attention is directed to Sections 4100 and 4108 of the Government Code concerning subcontractors.

5 RETURN OF BIDDER'S GUARANTY

A. Within fifteen (15) days after the award of the contract, the Water Company will return the proposal guaranties accompanying the proposals which are not to be considered in making the award. All other mailto:alan@bracewellengineering.com

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6 CONTRACT BONDS

A. The Contractor shall furnish two good and sufficient bonds. One of the said bonds in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price shall guarantee the faithful performance of the said contract by the Contractor; and, in addition, by its terms, said faithful performance bond shall remain in full force and effect for a period of one (1) year from and after the completion and acceptance of said work to guarantee the repair and/or replacement of faulty workmanship and defective material;

and the other said bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price to be furnished as required by the terms of an act entitled: "An act to secure the payment of the claims of persons who furnish materials, supplies, teams, implements or machinery used or consumed by such contractors in the performance of such works, and prescribing the duties of certain public officers with respect thereto", approved May 10, 1919, as amended.

B. Form of bond required may be examined at the office of the Water Company, or copies will be furnished, if desired, to prospective bidders.

C. Whenever any surety or sureties on any such bonds, or on any bonds required by law for the protection of the claims of laborers and material men, become insufficient, or the Water Company has cause to believe that such surety or sureties have become insufficient, a demand in writing may be made of the Contractor for such further bond or bonds or additional surety, not exceeding that originally required, as is considered necessary, considering the extent of the work remaining to be done. Thereafter no payment shall be made upon such Contract to the Contractor or any assignee of the Contractor until such further bond or bonds or additional surety has been furnished.

D. Contract Bonds accepted by the Water Company shall meet the following criteria:

1. Issuers of bonds in behalf of the Contractor shall have a long term debt rating of at least A3 from Moody's and at least a rating of A3 from Standard and Poors. Issuer of bonds shall have at least a short term of commercial paper rating of A3 from Standard and Poors and at least a rating of Prime 3 from Moody's.

2. Issuer of bonds shall be an independent entity from the Contractor (subsidiary and/or parent corporation). If the issuer is rated by Best's Property and Casualty Key Rating Guide, then it shall have a minimum insurance rating of B+.

7 LABOR AND WAGE CODE GUIDELINES

A. Attention is directed to Section 1777.5 of the Labor Code as it applies to apprenticeship standards.

B. The general prevailing wage rates for each craft, classification, or type of workers shall be as determined by the Director of Industrial Relations and are included in these Specifications.

C. All contractors and subcontractors shall comply with applicable prevailing wage requirements per

California Labor Code Section 1771 and/or federal Davis-Bacon Act, as required by RCAC.

Contractors shall maintain certified payroll records in compliance with California Labor Code Section

1776 and make them available upon request.

D. Owner will not accept a Bid Proposal from or enter into the Contract with a bidder, without proof that the bidder and its Subcontractors are registered with the DIR to perform public work under Labor

Code Section 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions. Any Subcontractor who is ineligible to perform work on a public works project under Labor Code Sections 1777.1 or 1777.7 is prohibited from performing work on this Project.

E. The Contractor agrees to comply with Labor Code Section 1775.

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8 REJECTION OF BIDS

A. Proposals may be rejected if they show any alterations of form, incomplete bid, erasures, additions not called for, or irregularities of any kind.

B. The Water Company and RCAC reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

9 WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS

A. Bids may be withdrawn at any time prior to opening upon written or telegraphic request of the bidder.

Negligence on the part of the bidder in preparing his bid shall not constitute a right to withdraw bid subsequent to the bid opening. Unless otherwise required by law, no bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of ninety (90) days after the date set for the opening thereof.

10 OPENING OF BIDS

A. At the time and place fixed for opening bids, the contents of all bids will be made public for the information of all bidders and other interested parties, who may be present in person or by representatives.

11 BIDDERS INTERESTED IN MORE THAN ONE BID

A. No person, firm, or corporation shall be allowed to make or file or be interested in more than one bid for the same work, unless alternative bids are called for. A party who has quoted prices to a bidder is not thereby disqualified from quoting prices to other bidders, or from submitting a direct bid on his own behalf.

12 AWARD OF CONTRACT

A. The award of the contract, if it be awarded, will be made within ninety (90) days after the close of proposals. Prior to awarding the contract, the Engineer shall submit a bid summary, including the identification of the lowest responsible bidder, to RCAC and the State Water Control Board

(SWRCB) for approval. No contract shall be awarded until written concurrence is received from

RCAC and the SWRCB.

13 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor shall provide proof of compliance with the insurance requirements specified in Part 2.3 of the General Conditions by furnishing concurrent with the execution of the contract: (1) a certificate of insurance providing that no cancellation, major change in coverage, expiration or non-renewal shall be made during the term of this agreement, without thirty (30) days written notice to the

Superintendent prior to the effective date of such cancellation, change in coverage, expiration or nonrenewal; (2) a standard endorsement form for insurance coverage, naming the Mecchi Water

Company, its officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds.

14 EXECUTION OF CONTRACT

A. The contract shall be signed by the successful bidder and returned, together with the contract bonds and certificate and standard form endorsement of insurance, within fifteen (15) days, not including

Sundays, after the bidder has received notice that the Contract has been awarded. No proposal shall be considered binding upon the Water Company until the execution of the contract.

B. Failure to execute a contract and file acceptable bonds and certificate and endorsement of insurance as provided herein within fifteen (15) days, not including Sundays, after the bidder has received notice that the contract has been awarded, shall be just cause for the annulment of the award and the forfeiture of the proposal guaranty.

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15 EXAMINATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, AND SITE OF WORK

A. With the submittal of the Proposal, the Bidder certifies that the Bidder has examined carefully the Site and the Proposal, Plans, Specifications, and Contract forms for the Work described, and that the

Bidder has investigated and is satisfied as to the conditions to be encountered, as to the character, quality, and quantities of work to be performed and materials to be furnished and as to the requirements of the Specifications, the Special Provisions, and the Contract. It is mutually agreed that submission of a Proposal shall be considered prima facie evidence that the Bidder has made such examination.

16 ADDENDA AND JOB CLARIFICATION

A. Should a bidder find discrepancies in, or omissions from, the Drawings and Specifications, or should he be in doubt as to their meaning, he shall at once notify Bracewell Engineering, and should it be found necessary, a written addendum or clarification will be mailed to all bidders. It shall remain, however, the responsibility of all bidders to make inquiry as to addenda and clarifications issued, as all addenda and clarifications become a part of the Contract and all bidders shall be bound thereby, whether received by them or not. The Water Company will NOT be responsible for any oral instructions or interpretations.

17 PAYMENT OF WITHHELD FUNDS

A. Upon the Contractor's request to the Project Engineer and once approved, RCAC will make payment of funds withheld from the progress payments pursuant to the requirements of Public Contracts Code

Section 22300 if the Contractor deposits in escrow with a bank acceptable to the Water Company, securities eligible for the investment of State funds under Government Code Section 16430 or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit, upon the following conditions:

1. The Contractor shall bear the expense of the Water Company and the escrow agent, either the

Director of Finance or the bank, in connection with the escrow deposit made.

2. Securities or certificates of deposit to be placed in escrow shall be of a value at least equivalent to the amounts of retention to be paid to the Contractor pursuant to this section.

B. The Contractor shall enter into an escrow agreement satisfactory to the Water Company, which agreement shall include provisions governing inter alia:

1. The amount of securities to be deposited.

2. The providing of powers of attorney or other documents necessary for the transfer of the securities to be deposited.

3. Conversion to cash to provide funds to meet defaults by Contractor including, but not limited to, termination of the Contractor's control over the work, stop notices filed pursuant to law, assessment of liquidated damages or other amounts to be kept or retained under the provisions of the contract.

4. Decrease in value of securities on deposit.

5. The termination of the escrow upon completion of the contract.

C. The Contractor shall obtain the written consent of the surety to such agreement.

18 PROHIBITED INTERESTS

A. No employee of the Water Company shall have any direct financial interest in this contract. This

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19 LOCAL EMPLOYMENT POLICY

A. The Water Company desires wherever possible, to hire qualified local residents to work on Water

Company projects. Local resident is defined as a person who resides in Santa Clara County.

B. The Water Company encourages an active affirmative action program on the part of its contractors, consultants, and developers.

C. When local projects require, subcontractors, contractors, consultants, and developers will solicit proposals from qualified local firms where possible.

D. As a way of responding to the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act and this program, contractor, consultants, and developers will be asked to provide no more frequently than monthly, a report which lists the employee's name, job class, hours worked, salary paid, city of residence, and ethnic origin.

20 SUBSTITUTION AND ‘OR-EQUAL’ ITEMS

A. The Contract, if awarded, will be on the basis of materials and equipment shown on the Drawings or specified in the Specifications without consideration of possible substitute or ‘or-equal’ items.

Whenever it is shown on the Drawings or specified in the Specifications that a substitute or ‘or-equal’ item of material or equipment may be furnished or used by the Bidder, if acceptable to the Engineer, application for such acceptance will not be considered by Engineer until after the Effective Date of the

Agreement except as may be specified for major equipment items. The procedure for submission of substitute or ‘or-equal’ item is set forth in SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

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BIDDER’S CHECKLIST

This checklist has been prepared and furnished to aid Bidders to include all necessary supporting information with their bid. Bidder’s submittals should include, but are not limited to, the following:

Item Checked

1. Bid Form ________

2. Bidder’s Bond or Other Security ________

3. Power-of-Attorney for Surety’s Agent to execute Bidder’s Bond ________

(Only if Applicable. Form not included.)

4. Authority to Sign Bid if Signature is by Agent Other Than Officer ________ of Corporation, Partner, or Owner

(Only if Applicable. Form not included.)

5. Noncollusion Affidavit ________

6. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and ________ other Responsibility Matters

7. Statement of Experience ________

8. Nondiscrimination Clause ________

9. EPA Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities ________

10. Drug-Free Workplace Certification ________

11. Designation of Subcontractors ________

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PROPOSAL

TO: THE MECCHI WATER COMPANY

FOR: STANDBY GENERATOR PROJECT FOR MECCHI WATER SYSTEM

THE UNDERSIGNED, AS BIDDER, HEREBY AGREES AND DECLARES THAT:

1 BIDDER’S DECLARATION AND UNDERSTANDING

A. The undersigned declares that he has examined the locations of the proposed work, that he has examined the plans, specifications, and all the contract documents, and hereby proposes to furnish all materials, labor, equipment, and perform all the work in strict accordance with said plans, specifications, and contract documents in consideration of the attached schedule.

B. The undersigned further agrees that, upon written acceptance of this bid, he will within FIFTEEN days of receipt of such notice execute a formal contract agreement with the Mecchi Water Company, with necessary bonds and certificate and standard form endorsement of insurance. He also agrees that, in the case of default in executing the contract, the proceeds of the check or bond accompanying his bid shall become the property of the Mecchi Water Company.

C. The bid has been submitted for the entire work. The bidder agrees that all federal, state, and local sales and/or use taxes are included in the stated Bid price.

D. Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following addenda:

2 DESIGNATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS

A. The following list of subcontractors is submitted with the proposal and made a part thereof. If the

Contractor fails to specify a subcontractor for any portion of the work as above stated, he agrees to perform that work himself. The name and location of the shop or office of each subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render service to the Contractor in or about the construction of the project and that portion of the work to be performed by the subcontractor is as follows:

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Table 1: Designation of Subcontractors Description of

Work

Subcontractor

Name

California

Contractor License

No.

Location of

Business

Dir Reg. No.

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3 STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE

On the following form provide your statement of experience by including the name of project involving similar work, a description of the work conducted by Bidder, the dollar amount of the work, the Owner of the work, and an

Owner contact name and telephone number.

A. __________________________________________________________________

Project Name

Description of Work Performed by Bidder Dollar Amount

Project Owner

Contact Telephone Number

B. __________________________________________________________________

Project Name

Description of Work Performed by Bidder Dollar Amount

Project Owner

Contact Telephone Number

(Use as many copies of the Statement of Experience as is necessary)

4 TIME REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION

In submitting this bid, the undersigned represents that:

A. The bid is prepared for performing the Work and portion thereof within the times specified in the

Contract Agreement or Supplementary Conditions.

B. Such time is reasonable.

C. The bid is prepared, also, considering the constraints specified, including sequence of work and control dates.

5 BID SCHEDULE

A. The bidder shall base the Total Base Bid and Additive Alternative Bid upon the specified materials and equipment. A Total Combined Base Bid shall be calculated based on the Total Base Bid and Total

Additive Alternative Bid.

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B. The award of the contract will be made on the basis of the lowest responsible Total Combined Base

Bid. The Owner reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to award the Contract on the Total Base Bid alone or to include the Additive Alternative Bid item(s), in whole or in part, in which case the

Contract Price for the awarded bidder will be adjusted accordingly.

C. Total Base Bid

Item No. Description Unit Qty. Unit Cost Cost

1 Mobilization, site preparation, and coordination with PG&E and County inspection staff.

LS 1 $________ $________

2 Sawcut, trench, and backfill for new underground conduit and gas line routes.

LS 1 $________ $________

3 Provide and install natural gas piping and fittings between generator and new PG&E gas meter (gas meter provided by PG&E).

LS 1 $________ $________

4 Furnish all materials, form, reinforce, and construct elevated CMU generator platform including concrete slab, CMU walls, stair, and guardrail per structural drawings.

LS 1 $________ $________

5 Furnish and install structural electrical backboard including cast-in-place concrete piers, SS316 pipe columns, and back-to-back Unistrut framing per structural drawings.

LS 1 $________ $________

6 Install new 8-foot chain link fence with PVC privacy slats, 3-foot manway gate, and 12-foot vehicle swing gate per drawings.

LS 1 $________ $________

7 Furnish and install two steel pipe bollards per drawings.

LS 1 $________ $________

8 Install PG&E-compliant customer power pole with meter, weatherhead, service conduit, and disconnect.

LS 1 $________ $________

9 Furnish and install automatic transfer switch (ATS) as shown on plans.

LS 1 $________ $________

10 Furnish and install Kohler 24RCLA (21 kW) natural gas standby generator or approved equivalent, including anchor bolts.

LS 1 $________ $________

11 Provide and install electrical conduit and wire between generator, transfer switch, and main service equipment.

LS 1 $________ $________

12 Install new electrical backboard, grounding electrode system, and bonding per NEC requirements.

LS 1 $________ $________

13 Provide control wiring and interconnection for start/stop circuits.

LS 1 $________ $________

14 Perform all testing, labeling, and commissioning, including coordination with PG&E and County inspector.

LS 1 $________ $________

15 Remove and dispose of all existing redundant electrical components, wiring, and the existing power pole.

LS 1 $________ $________

16 Provide temporary fencing and restore disturbed surfaces to original condition after installation.

LS 1 $________ $________

17 Two-year maintenance and warranty service agreement (labor and materials included).

LS 1 $________ $________

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Total Base Bid $________

D. Total Additive Alternative Bid

E. Total Combined Base Bid

Item No. Description Unit Qty. Unit Cost Cost

18A Demolish existing well/treatment building.

Protect remaining equipment in-place.

LS 1 $________ $________

19A Demolish existing Well 01 to comply with Valley

Water well destruction requirements. Obtain

Valley Water well destruction permit.

LS 1 $________ $________

Total Additive Alternative Bid $________

Bid Description Cost

Total Base Bid $____________

Total Additive Alternative Bid $____________

Total Combined Base Bid $____________

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6 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

In conformance with current requirements of Section 1861 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the undersigned confirms the following as his certification:

I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract.

The undersigned has the legal authority to bind the bidder to a contract for the execution of the Work object of this Proposal.

Legal name of bidder: _____________________________________

Type of firm: ___ sole proprietor ___ partnership ___ corporation

Other________________________________

If corporation, incorporated in the State of: ___________________________________

If incorporated in a state other than California, indicate whether the corporation is registered with the

Secretary of State of the State of California. Yes ___ No___

Business address: _____________________________________

Telephone: _____________________________________

California Contractor's

License: _____________________________________

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7 BIDDER'S BOND (10% of the Proposal Price)

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS,

That we, _____________________________________________________________, as Principal, and ____________________________________________________, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the Mecchi Water Company, a public water system in the State of

California, hereinafter called the Water Company, in the penal sum of _______________________________________________________

_________________________________ Dollars ($__________________________) lawful money of the

United States as follows.

The Principal______________________________________________________ and the as Surety, jointly and severally in the sum of

______________________________________________________________Dollars

($______________________________________) and no more; for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, as hereinabove provided.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the certain proposal of the above bounden __________________________________________________________, his or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, shall in all things stand to and abide by and well and truly keep and perform the covenants, conditions and agreements in the foregoing Contract and any alteration thereof made as therein provided for

THE MECCHI WATER COMPANY WATER SYSTEM

on his or her part to be kept and performed at the time and in the manner therein specified, and in all respects according to their true intent and meaning and shall indemnify and save harmless the Water

Company, its officers and agents, as therein stipulated , then this obligation shall become and be null and void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and virtue.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above bounded parties have executed this instrument under their several seals this ___________ day of ___________, 2026, the name and corporate seal of each corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed by its undersigned representative, pursuant to authority of its governing body.

CONTRACTOR

By: __________________________________________

BONDING COMPANY

ADDRESS

By:_______________________________________

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8 NONCOLLUSION AFFIDAVIT (TO BE EXECUTED BY BIDDER AND SUBMITTED WITH BID)

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF ________________________________ss

_______________________________________________________________, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he or she is, ____________________________________________________________________ of

President, Secretary, Manager, Owner or Representative of

Name of Company or Corporation or Owner the party making the foregoing bid, that the bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the bid is genuine and not sham or collusive, that the bidder has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any bidder or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or that anyone shall refrain from bidding; that the bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference, with anyone to fix the bid price of the bidder or any other bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit , or cost element of the bid price, or of that of any other bidder, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the contract of anyone interested in the proposed contract; that all statements contained in the bid are true; and, further that the bidder has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her bid price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any corporation, partnership, company association, organization, bid depository, or any member or agent thereof the effectuate a collusive or sham bid.

By ________________________________________________________

Signature of: President, Secretary, Manager, Owner, or Representative

___ personally known to me OR ___ proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s),or entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instruments.

Subscribed and sworn to before me on ________________________.

Signature of Notary Public in and for the County of _______________________

State of ____________________________

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9 CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS

Name of Company/Entity __________________________________________________

The Prospective participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that it and its principals:

A. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by a government entity (Federal, State, or local);

B. Have not within a three year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgement rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;

C. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity

(Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this certification; and

D. Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default.

I understand that a false statement on this certification may be grounds for rejection of this proposal or termination of the award. In addition, under 18 USC Section 1001, a false statement may result in a fine of up to $10,000 or imprisonment for up to five (5) years, or both.

Name and Title of Authorized Representative (typed or printed)

Signature of Authorized Representative Date

___ I am unable to certify to the above statements. My explanation is attached.

PART 2 – CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

Mecchi Water Company Contract Documents

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CONTRACT AGREEMENT

This AGREEMENT, made on the _____ day of ________________, 2026, by and between the

Mecchi Water Company (hereafter called Owner) and

_____________________________________________________(hereinafter called Contractor).

Owner and Contractor, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, agree as follows:

1- WORK

1 Contractor shall complete the Work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents. The Work is generally described as follows:

PROVIDE AND INSTALL STANDBY GENERATOR FOR THE MECCHI WATER SYSTEM

The Project consists of the purchase and installation of a standby generator and transfer switch, and miscellaneous improvements as described in the Contract Documents.

2- ENGINEER

1 The Engineer for this project is Alan Bracewell, Project Engineer, Bracewell Engineering, Inc., who will act as Owner's Representative, assume duties and responsibilities, and have the rights and authority assigned to

Engineer in the Contract Documents in connection with completion of the Work in accordance with the

Contract Documents.

3- CONTRACT TIMES AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

1 Contract Times

A. Contractor will achieve Substantial Completion within 180 calendar days from the date when the

Contract Times commence to run as provided under COMMENCEMENT in the General Conditions, and Work will be completed and ready for final payment and acceptance as provided under FINAL

ACCEPTANCE in the General Conditions, within 180 calendar days from the date when the Contract

Times commence to run.

2 Liquidated Damages

A. Owner and Contractor recognize that time is of the essence in this Agreement and that Owner will suffer financial loss if the Work is not completed within the times specified in paragraph Contract

Times above, any extensions thereof allowed in accordance with DELAYS AND EXTENSION OF

TIME in the General Conditions. Owner and Contractor also recognize the delays and difficulties involved in proving in a legal or other dispute resolution the actual loss suffered by Owner if the

Work is not completed on time. Accordingly, instead of requiring any such proof, Owner and

Contractor agree that as liquidated damages for delay (but not as penalty) Contractor shall pay Owner one hundred dollars ($100) for each calendar day that expires after the time specified in paragraph

Contract Time above, for Substantial Completion until the Work is substantially completed.

B. After Substantial Completion, if Contractor neglects, refuses or fails to complete the remaining Work within the Contract Times or any Owner-granted extension thereof, Contractor shall pay Owner two hundred dollars ($200.00) for each calendar day that expires after the time specified in paragraph

Contract Times above for completion and readiness for final payment.

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C. Owner shall recover such liquidated damages by deducting the amount owed from the final payment or any retainage held by Owner.

4- CONTRACT PRICE

1 Owner shall pay Contractor for completion of the Work in accordance with the Conformed Bid, which is included as an Exhibit to this Agreement.

A. TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE

__________________________________________________________________Dollars

(Words)

And _____________________________________Cents $________________________

(Words) (Figures)

5- RETAINAGE

1 Prior to Substantial Completion, Owner shall retain from progress payments 5 percent of the value of Work completed. Owner shall retain 5 percent of the value of stored materials and equipment. Following

Substantial Completion, Owner shall retain from progress payments an amount not to exceed 5 percent of the value of the Work completed, sufficient to ensure completion of the Work and to pay all Liens, claims, or other obligations of Contractor currently outstanding.

2 Contractor may elect to substitute securities of equivalent value in accordance with the requirements and procedures of Section 4590 of the California Government Code.

6- CONTRACTOR’S REPRESENTATIONS

1 ln order to induce the Owner to enter into this Agreement, Contractor's Representations are set forth as follows:

A. Contractor has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of the Contract Documents, Work site, locality, general nature of work to be performed by Owner or others at the Site that relates to Work required by the Contract Documents and local conditions and federal, state, and local Laws and

Regulations that in any manner may affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing of Work.

B. Contractor has studied carefully reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions and drawings of physical conditions as provided under SUBSURFACE AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS in the General Conditions, and accepts the extent of the technical data contained in such reports and drawings upon which Contractor is entitled to rely. Contractor acknowledges that such reports and drawings are not Contract Documents.

C. Contractor has obtained and carefully studied (or assumes responsibility for obtaining and carefully studying) examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies and reports (in addition to or to supplement those referred to above) which pertain to the conditions (subsurface or physical) at or contiguous to the site or otherwise and which may affect the cost, progress, performance, or furnishing of the Work as Contractor deems necessary for the performance and furnishing of the

Work at the Contract Price, within the Contract Times, are in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents, including specifically the provisions under SUBSURFACE

AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS in the General Conditions; and additional or supplementary examinations, investigations, explorations, reports, or similar information or data are or will be required by Contractor for such purposes.

D. Contractor has reviewed and checked information and data shown or indicated in the Contract

Documents with respect to existing Underground Facilities at or contiguous to the site and has

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E. Contractor has correlated information known to Contractor and results of such observations, familiarizations, examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, and reports with Contract

Documents.

F. Contractor has given Engineer written notice of conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that it has discovered in the Documents and the written resolution thereof by Engineer is acceptable to

Contractor, and the Contract Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of terms and conditions for performing and furnishing Work.

7- CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1 The Contract Documents which comprise the entire Agreement between Owner and Contractor concerning

Work are defined under CONTRACT DOCUMENTS in the General Conditions.

2 Except for the Notice to Proceed, Drawings, Addenda and Insurance Certificate(s), these Contract

Documents are also listed in the Table of Contents and are bound in one volume, identified as Contract

Documents for the Standby Generator Project.

3 Drawings consist of a cover sheet and sheets numbered l to 9, inclusive with each sheet bearing the following general title: "Mecchi Water Company Standby Generator Project.”

4 Exhibits to this Agreement include:

A. Conformed Bid Form signed by Contractor.

B. Executed Performance and Payment Bonds.

C. Insurance Certificate(s).

8- PROHIBITED INTERESTS

1 No employee of the Owner shall have any direct financial interest in the Contract. This Contact shall be voidable at the option of the Owner if this provision is violated.

9- WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE.

1 By signing this Agreement I, Contractor, hereby attest that I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for worker's compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Work of this Agreement.

10- MISCELLANEOUS

1 No assignment by a party hereto of any rights under or interests in the Contract Documents will be binding on another party hereto without the written consent of the party sought to be bound; and specifically but without limitation monies that may become due and monies that are due may not be assigned without such consent (except to the extent that the effect of this restriction may be limited by law), and unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to an assignment no assignment will release or discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under the Contract Documents.

2 Owner and Contractor each binds itself, its partners, successors, assigns, and legal representatives to the other party hereto, its partners. successors, assigns) and legal representatives in respect of all covenants, agreements, arid obligations contained in the Contract Documents.

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11- CHILD SUPPORT COMPLIANCE ACT

1 Pursuant to California Family Code Section 17406 and Public Contract Code Section 7110, Contractor acknowledges that:

A. Contractor is aware of the state policy requiring contractors to comply with child support obligations.

B. Contractor certifies that it is in full compliance with child support orders and has no outstanding judgment or warrant for child support payments.

C. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in termination of the contract and other penalties as allowed by law.

12- AUDIT AND INSPECTION OF BOOKS AND RECORDS

1 Contractor shall maintain accurate books and records regarding all transactions relating to the performance of this contract.

A. The Water Company, RCAC, the State Water Board, and other funding agencies shall have the right to inspect, audit, and copy any records related to the contract for a period of at least five (5) years after final payment.

B. If an audit finds discrepancies, Contractor shall immediately reimburse any disallowed costs.

13- NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE

1 Contractor shall comply with California Government Code Section 12990 and Title VI of the Civil Rights

Act of 1964, ensuring that:

A. No person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or marital status.

B. Contractor shall ensure equal employment opportunities for all workers and subcontractors.

C. Contractor shall submit a written non-discrimination policy upon request.

14- WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

1 By signing this Agreement, Contractor attests that:

A. It is aware of and will comply with the requirements of California Labor Code Section 3700, which requires all employers to have workers’ compensation insurance or qualify for self-insurance.

B. Contractor shall provide proof of workers’ compensation coverage before beginning work.

15- DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION

1 Contractor certifies under California Government Code Sections 8350-8357 that it will:

A. Provide a drug-free workplace for all employees.

B. Establish a drug-free awareness program to educate workers about the dangers of drug use at work.

C. Notify employees that violations will result in termination and possible criminal penalties.

D. Require that all subcontractors comply with this certification.

16- ANTI-LOBBYING CERTIFICATION

1 The prospective participant certifies, by signing and submitting this bid or proposal, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:

A. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member

2-6 of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.

B. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a

Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of

Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," in conformance with its instructions. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section

1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

The prospective participant also agrees by submitting his or her bid or proposal that he or she shall require that the language of this certification be included in all lower tier subcontracts, which exceed $100,000 and that all such subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

Notes: Providing false information may result in criminal prosecution or administrative sanctions. The above certification is part of the Proposal. Signing this Proposal on the signature portion thereof shall also constitute signature of this Certification.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, OWNER and CONTRACTOR have signed this Agreement in triplicate. One counterpoint each has been delivered to Owner, Contractor, and Engineer. All portions of the Contract Documents have been signed or identified by Owner and Contractor.

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WITNESS: WATER COMPANY

_______________________________ By: ________________________________

Title

WITNESS: CONTRACTOR

_______________________________ By: ________________________________

Title

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Attorney

Water Company

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PERFORMANCE BOND

BOND NO. ________________________

AMOUNT: $______________________

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that____________________________________ of __________________________________________________________________________ herein after called the Contractor (Principal), and _____________________________________ a corporation duly organized and existing under and by virtue…