Addendum_1_11A4077.pdf

“Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability”

STATE OF CALIFORNIA------- CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY Gavin Newsom, Governor

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

ADMINISTRATION

DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS

1727 30th STREET, MS-65

SACRAMENTO, CA 95816

PHONE (916) 227-6000

TTY 711

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/

Making Conservation a California Way of Life.

May 21, 2025

Addendum No. 1 Invitation for Bid (IFB) #11A4077

Weed and Brush Abatement Services in San Diego County

NOTICE TO ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS:

Addendum No. 1 is being issued for the above-referenced IFB. Bids for this work shall be with the full understanding of this Addendum.

The following represents questions submitted for this IFB and Caltrans responses:

Question 1: Is the unit hourly rate pricing for one person or the whole crew?

Answer 1: Cost per person based on an 8-hour day. See Attachment 1, Bid Proposal.

Question 2: Will the prevailing wage rate be for Southern California Landscape laborer rate?

Answer 2: Please contact Prevailing Wage Unit at (415) 703-4774.

Question 3: Is subcontracting allowed?

Answer 3: No. Please see IFB, Exhibit A, Section 2.

Question 4: Is this for an 8-member crew or a 10-member crew?

Answer 4: This is for a 10-member crew. Please see updated IFB, Section A and Attachment 1. ***Please note, only bids using the revised Bid Sheet will be accepted.***

The following changes have been made:

Please see the attached revised Attachment 1, Bid Sheet, revised IFB, Section A, 1 and revised Exhibit A, Section 8, A, 2.

***Please note, only bids using the revised Bid Sheet will be accepted.***

All other terms and conditions set forth in the IFB remain in full force and effect.

“Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability”

Sincerely, Tim Murphy Contract Analyst

Invitation for Bid IFB Number 11A4077

A) Purpose and Description of Services

1. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, safety equipment and an 10 member crew on an on-call, per Service Request basis, to provide weed and brush abatement services to Caltrans.

2. Refer to the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit A, which is attached to this IFB, for a more complete description of services.

B) Bidder’s Minimum Qualifications

1. Bidder shall possess at the time of bid submittal and for the duration of the Agreement, a valid and current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Caltrans will verify bidder’s DIR registration; it is not necessary to provide a copy.

2. By submitting its bid, Bidder certifies, under penalty of perjury, that its Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license is in a classification appropriate to the work to be undertaken as identified in the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit A. This requirement has also been added in the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit E. Refer to Section C, Bid Requirements and Information, Contractor’s License, for submittal requirements. Caltrans will verify bidder’s Contractor License, and any Subcontractor Licenses, so it is not necessary to provide a copy.

3. Failure of Bidder to sufficiently meet any or all the minimum qualifications, in the opinion of Caltrans, will result in the Bidder’s bid deemed non-responsive.

C) Bid Requirements and Information

1. Time Schedule

It is recognized that time is of the essence. All bidders are hereby advised of the following schedule and will be expected to adhere to the required dates and times.

Event Date Time (Pacific Time)

IFB available to prospective bidders 05/15/2025 Written Question Submittal 05/22/2025 Final Date and Time for Bid Submission 06/03/2025 2:00 p.m.

Bid Opening 06/03/2025 2:30 p.m.

Proposed Award Date (estimate) 06/10/2025

2. Questions and Answers A. Questions regarding this IFB must be submitted by May 22, 2025. Bidders must submit their questions via e-mail to timothy.murphy@dot.ca.gov.

B. Written questions must include: the individual's name, firm name, e-mail address and must reference IFB No. 11A4077.

C. Written responses to all questions will be collectively compiled and posted, as an Addendum, to the Cal eProcure website (https://caleprocure.com/pages/index.aspx). It is the responsibility of the bidder to access the Cal eProcure website for any changes or addenda that may be posted. Refer to this Section C, Time Schedule for the schedule of events and dates/times.

Bidder can contact the Contract Analyst named above.

3. Costs Included in Bid Rates Bid prices/rates shall include the cost of employer payments to or on behalf of employees, subsistence, travel, compensation insurance premiums, unemployment contributions, social security taxes, contract bond premiums, and any other taxes or assessments, including but not mailto:timothy.murphy@dot.ca.gov https://caleprocure.com/pages/index.aspx

STATE OF CALIFORNIA ∙ DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Agreement Number 11A4077 BID PROPOSAL Page 1 of 1 ADM-1412 (REV. 10/2024) Attachment 1

Contractor’s Name (Please Print):

Item No. Estimated Quantity Unit of Measure Item Unit Price

(Price Per Unit of Measure)

Total (Estimated Quantity

X Unit Price)

1 60,000 Per Hour

All labor, materials, tools, safety equipment and an 10 member crew on an on-call, per Service Request basis, to provide weed and brush abatement (Cost per hour / per person based on an 8 hours each per work day) per STD 213, Exhibit A, Scope of Work

1) The above quantities are estimates only and are given as a basis for comparison of bids. No guarantee is made or implied as to the exact quantity that will be needed.

2) In case of discrepancy between the unit price and the total set forth for a unit basis item, the unit price shall prevail.

3) Do not alter, modify, or change this bid proposal sheet. Any alterations, modifications, or changes to this bid proposal sheet will be grounds to reject the bid.

4) Each line item must be bid. Do not leave any unit price column blank or this bid proposal sheet will be deemed non-responsive.

Total Proposal $

***Revised Bid Sheet***

Contractor’s Name TBD Agreement Number 11A4077

Exhibit A

Commercial Services–State

8. Detailed description of work to be performed and duties of all parties:

A. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, safety equipment and a 10-member crew on an on-call, per Service Request (See Attachment 2, Service Request) basis to provide weed and brush abatement.

1) Weed and brush abatement services shall include, but not be limited to:

a) Manual removal of weeds, brush, debris, and trash

b) Pulling

c) Mowing

d) Pruning

e) Raking

f) Bagging of all collected weeds/grass/trash/debris

g) Plant establishment

2) Contractor shall provide the necessary tools to satisfactorily perform the services under this Agreement and of each Service Request. Hand tools and power tools shall include, but are not limited to the following:

a) Hoes

b) Rakes

c) Shovels

d) Pitchforks

e) Pruners

f) Loppers

g) Saws

h) Weed whips

i) Pickers

B. Caltrans Contract Manager will determine the days, hours and locations where services are to be performed. Each work location shall be assigned through a Service Request, signed by Caltrans Contract Manager. Payment for the services shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Exhibit B and Attachment 1.

C. Contractor shall provide all basic safety equipment for each crew members as required which include the following:

1) Hard hats

2) Vests

3) Safety glasses

4) Gloves