Addendum_No._2.pdf

This is Addendum No. 2 issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for IFB No. 04A4832 regarding Multiple-Provider On-Call Erosion Control and Water Pollution Control (ECWPC) Services for North Counties. The addendum, dated May 4, 2016, provides clarifications on licensing requirements, confirming that prime contractors must have either a Class A (General Engineering) or C-27 (Landscaping) license. The scope includes erosion control, water pollution control, vegetation maintenance, and irrigation system work. Prime contractors must perform 30% of the original contract total bid value with their own employees and equipment. The work includes maintenance of 250 1-gallon plants/willow stakes and 150 5-gallon sized plants, with specific requirements for vegetation control, mulch application, and watering schedules.

The project requires a bid bond for bids $291,000 and greater, with no performance bond requirement. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal is set at 12.5%. Labor costs are to be based on current CA DIR rates as of June 27, 2016, with subsequent increases paid by the state. The contract includes liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for delays and $5,000 for administrative costs if work is not commenced within specified timeframes. Additional technical specifications include detailed mobilization requirements and traffic control parameters based on half-mile stationary closures.