Housing Authority of the County of Merced

QUOTE FOR SMALL PURCHASE (QSP):

AS-NEEDED PLUMBING SERVICES

Multi-Sites, Housing Authority of the County of Merced

QSP #2026-22

Quote Due Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 by 4:00 P.M.

405 U Street, Merced, CA. 95341

Telephone: (209) 722-3501 Ext. 147 Email: evelync@merced-pha.com

As-Needed Plumbing Services:

Section I: Introduction: The Housing Authority of the County of Merced (Authority) is soliciting Quotes for Plumbing as-needed services. The Authority is seeking quotes from contractors in good standing and whom are appropriately licensed with the

California State Licensing Board (CSLB). Qualified contractors will hold a C-36 Plumbing License and shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the required work as detailed within the Scope of Work (SOW). It is the sole responsibility of the contractor to understand prevailing wages and current regulations in order to provide a complete and accurate proposal. The purpose of this

QSP is to enter into a Master Agreement with one or more contractors as supports the Authority’s needs.

It is the intention of the Authority to execute a one (1) year contract(s), with up to two (2) two-year (2-year) options for renewal.

Due to the estimated cost of this procurement falling under the HUD Small

Purchase Threshold of $350,000.00 Annually. The Authority is procuring these services using a non-formal solicitation “Quote for Small Purchase (QSP)” process.

This informal QSP process means formal Request for Proposals (RFP) requirements and formal protest procedures do not apply (i.e., bid bonds, public bid opening, etc.). The Authority reserves the right to issue modifications to this QSP at any time, reject all proposals, and/or ask for any clarifications or verifications from submitters at any time.

This QSP is being issued, as well any addenda, by the Authority. The Authority intends to receive Quote submittals now, through and up to Thursday, July 30, 2026, by 4:00 P.M. contact person for the Authority is:

Evelyn Chavira, Director of Procurement

405 U Street, Merced, CA. 95341 Telephone: (209) 386-4147

Email: evelync@merced-pha.com

Submittals may be mailed or hand-delivered to the main office at:

405 U Street, Merced, CA. 95341, sent via Fax to (209) 722-0106 or emailed to evelync@merced-pha.com

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to see that his/her quote is received to the Authority by the date and time set forth for the receiving of the quotes.

Quotes received after the time stated will not be considered. Incomplete submittals are received as non-responsive and will not be considered. All submittals will become the property of the Authority and must be submitted in accordance with the conditions and instructions provided herein.

SECTION II: Walkthrough/Request for Interpretations:

The Authority will NOT hold an in-person pre-submittal meeting or walkthrough.

NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT VISIT ANY PROPERTY WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FROM AUTHORITY

STAFF. Request for interpretations must be received no later than Wednesday, July 26, 2026 by 4:00pm. Email all questions to: evelync@merced-pha.com

SECTION III: Scope of Work (Sow)/Technical Specifications:

1. REFER TO SCOPE OF WORK, Attachment 1: As-Needed Plumbing Services-

Housing Authority of the County of Merced

2. Services will be provided/performed during normal business hours from 7:30 A.M.

to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Thursday and alternating Friday from 7:30 A.M. to

4:00 P.M. After hours calls will be emergency service based.

3. Typical Definition of Emergencies: There are instances when it is not reasonable to wait for service, meaning service is required from the Contractor immediately, and the Contractor is needed to drive to the site quickly possibly even after business hours and on the weekend. Such cases will occur when

Authority maintenance staff is not available afterhours or the project is beyond the scope of Authority maintenance staff.

4. All work shall be inspected and signed off by the Authority Authorized

Representative (such as “Housing Program Director”, “Asset Manager”, or “Maintenance Manager”) before the work is deemed complete. An Authority work order must be attached to each invoice. No payment will be made until all work is completed to the satisfaction of the Authority’s Authorized Representative and is deemed complete

SECTION IV: Non-Collusion Affidavit with Notarization:

Contractor shall complete, including notarization, a “Form of Non-Collusive Affidavit” (Attachment 4) as proof that they have not entered into any collusion with any person in respect to this solicitation or any other solicitation effecting the outcome of this award, and/or the submitting of quotes for the contract for which this quote is submitted.

SECTION V: Business Preference in Contracting, “Section 3 Certification”:

The work to be performed under this contract is on projects assisted under a program receiving direct Federal financial assistance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and is subject to the requirement of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 which requires that, to the greatest extent feasible, opportunities for training and employment will be given to residents of the area of the Section 3 covered project (Attachment 5– Section 3 Business Preference

Form and Explanation).

SECTION VI: Performance Specifications:

1) Company Standards: Contractor shall possess the appropriate C36-Plumbing

Contractor License for all work performed. All work performed pursuant to this QSP must conform and comply with all applicable local, state and federal codes, statutes, laws and regulations as well as those provided as Attachments below. If such compliance is impossible for reasons beyond its control, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Authority of that fact and the reasons therefore.

2) Personnel Standards:

1. Services shall be performed by personnel who are trained and otherwise qualified to perform tasks assigned.

2. Contractor’s employees shall wear clearly visible identification while performing duties.

3. All personnel shall be neat in appearance and shall conduct their work in a professional manner with minimal disturbance to the contracting party. If any of the Contractor’s personnel are not satisfactory to the Authority or its managers, the Contractor shall replace such personnel with those who are satisfactory.

4. Contractor shall use all reasonable care, consistent with his/her right to manage and control his/her operation, not to employ any persons or use any labor, or use or have any equipment or permit any condition to exist which shall or may cause or be conductive to any labor complaints, troubles, safety issues, disputes or controversies at the Authority’s place of business or which interfere or are likely to interfere with the operations of the Authority’s business.

5. Contractor shall immediately give such notice to the Authority, to be followed by written reports, as shall be reasonably necessary to advise the manager of any and all impending or existing labor complaints, troubles, disputes, or controversies and the progress thereof that Contractor, in his/her opinion, believes may interfere with the operation of the business. Contractor shall use his/her best efforts to resolve any such complaints, troubles, disputes, or controversies.

3) Supervision: Contractor shall furnish the necessary qualified supervision to oversee all operations.

4) Equipment:

A. Contractor shall furnish all equipment necessary to perform the services in accordance with these specifications and warrants that all equipment will be of such type as to cause no hazard or danger.

B. Contractor shall install all safety signage measures, according to safety standards, throughout the work site in order to aid in stopping unauthorized individuals from entering construction areas that may pose unseen hazards.

These prevention measures shall be installed for the duration of the project.

5) Property Damages: Contractor shall be responsible for repair and/or replacement for any damages to Authority property, damaged as a result of the actions of the Contractor, his/her employees and/or equipment. All repairs of damages shall be at the Contractor’s expense. Damaged areas include but are not limited to, existing, adjacent and/or adjoining structures, walls, roofs, ceilings, floors, fences, and/or landscape. All repairs and/or patches must match existing materials and must meet industry standards. All repairs and/or patches must be compatible with design and quality of the existing, adjacent and/or adjoining materials.

6) Industry Standards and Compliance: All work shall be performed according to industry standards, procedures and methods normally accepted in the industry and in compliance with all federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

SECTION VII: Award of Contract:

The Authority retains the right to contract with any contractor as a result of this QSP.

Respondents will be notified of results at earliest practical date, no later than 30 days after due date.

1) Subject to Other Documents: The contract is subject to the terms and conditions of the State of California as they exist at the time the agreement is signed.

2) Conflict of Interest: The Contractor warrants that it presently has no interest and will not acquire any interest direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services under this contract.

3) Rejection of Submittals: The Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Submittals which are determined to be non-responsive.

SECTION VIII: Guaranteed Contract Minimum Amount and Not-to-exceed

Maximum Amount:

The ensuing contract will be an Indefinite Quantities Contract (IQC), in that the Authority shall retain the right to form a pool of potential Contractors that the

Authority may also make awards to, on a task-order basis, any amount of services the Authority requires. Pursuant to HUD regulation, this allows the Authority to award to each responsive and responsible Contractor a Guaranteed Contract Minimum Amount (GCMA) and a Not-to-exceed Maximum Contract Amount (NMCA) of work, those required minimum and maximum contract levels are:

• GCMA: $250.00

• NMCA: $350,000.00

Exceptions Pertaining to the GCMA:

The noted GCMA (but not the entire Contract, only the restrictions pertaining to the set GCMA) will be null and void for any firm that chooses to reject a total of three (3) requests from the Authority to be available for work during the contract period or at the discretion of the Authority’s Authorized Representative

SECTION IX: Contract Form:

1) THE AUTHORITY WILL NOT EXECUTE A CONTRACT ON THE CONTRACTOR’S FORM. Contract will only be executed on an Authority form and by submitting a proposal, the Contractor agrees to do so (please note that Authority reserves the right to amend this form as Authority deems necessary). However, the Authority may consider any contract clauses that the Contractor wishes to include therein and requests in writing for the Authority to do so; but the failure of Authority to include such clauses does not give the Contractor the right to refuse to execute the Authority’s contract form.

2) Prior to submitting a proposal, it is the responsibility of each prospective Contractor to notify the Authority in writing of any contract clause that he/she is not willing to include in the final executed contract and abide by. The Authority will consider and respond to such written correspondence, and if the prospective Contractor is not willing to abide by the Authority's response (decision), then that prospective Contractor shall be deemed ineligible to submit a proposal.

3) Contract Conditions: The following provisions are considered mandatory conditions of any contract award made by the Authority pursuant to this QSP:

A. Assignment of Personnel: The Authority shall retain the right to demand and receive a change in personnel assigned to the work if the Authority believes that such change is in the best interest of the Authority and the completion of the contracted work. Contractor shall select and employ the replacement personnel.

B. Required Clauses: At a minimum, the attached "Purchase Order Terms &

Conditions" (Attachment 6) will be applicable to any Purchase Order and/or Contract issued by the Authority.

C. Labor Costs: Quotes will be inclusive billing rates for California State prevailing wage rates, Davis-Bacon and Related Acts wage rates and non-prevailing wage rates

D. Unauthorized Sub-Contracting Prohibited: The Contractor shall not assign any right, nor delegate any duty for the work proposed pursuant to this QSP (including, but not limited to, selling or transferring the contract) without the prior written consent of the Authority. Any purported assignment of interest or delegation of duty, without the prior written consent of the Authority, shall be void and may result in the cancellation of the contract with Authority, or may result in the full or partial forfeiture of funds paid to the Contractor as a result of the proposed contract; either as determined by the Authority.

E. Right to Negotiate Final Fees: The Authority shall retain the right to negotiate the amount of fees that are paid to the Contractor, meaning the fees proposed by the top-rated Contractor may, at Authority's options, be the basis for the beginning of negotiations. Such negotiations shall begin after the Authority has chosen a top-rated Contractor. If, in the opinion of the Authority, such negotiations are not successfully concluded within five (5) business days, the Authority shall retain the right to end such negotiations and begin negotiations with the next-highest-rated Contractor. The Authority shall also retain the right to negotiate with and make an award to more than one Authority Contractor, as long as such negotiation(s) and/or award(s) are addressed in the above manner (i.e. top-rated first, then next-rated following until a successful negotiation is reached).

F. Licensing and Insurance Requirements: Prior to award (but not prior to submission of the proposal) the Contractor will be required to provide proof of:

I. Licensing: COST OF ALL LICENSES NEEDED ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE

CONTRACTOR AND SHOULD NOT BE BILLED TO THE AUTHORITY. Contractor must hold a valid California Contractor’s License for the appropriate trade listed in this QSP with all appropriate insurance required by the State of

California and have the ability to obtain all required permitting either through local, state and/or federal agencies and be in good standing with all governing agencies. The Contractor shall provide to the Authority copies of these and any other required current City, State and/or Federal licenses. Failure to maintain these licenses in a current status during the term(s) of this contract shall constitute a material breach thereof.

II. Permits: Some but not all projects will require a permit to be “pulled” for the contract. The Contractor is required and solely responsible to confirm if permits are required for their work performed for the contracted project awarded to them. If needed the contractor will pull the permit and the Housing Authority will reimburse the contractor for the associated fee after completion of the project and with the submittal of the original receipt. A copy of the final approved permit will be submitted to the Authority or reimbursement fees will be forfeited.

III. Insurance: Contractor shall procure and maintain throughout the duration of any Contract, resulting from this QSP, insurance against claims for injuries to person or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of or failure to perform the work hereunder by the Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors, at a minimum, insurance coverage shown on the attached “Authority’s Insurance Requirements for Contractors”

(Attachment 10). Proof of such coverage must be presented to the Authority prior to or at the time of contract execution.

SECTION X: General Contract Requirements:

1) The Authority periodically requires Plumbing contractor to provide the necessary personnel and equipment to provide services including but not limited to diagnostics/detection, repair, maintenance and installation of materials to address plumbing related issues that arise at the units located throughout the properties maintained by the Housing Authority of the County of Merced. This can range from a simple plugged sink to the need to cut into concrete or drywall to fix a broken pipe.

2) When the Authority has need of work, the Authority staff will contact the 1st ranked Contractor to ascertain as to whether or not that Contractor is available to do the work within the reasonable timeframe the Authority has established for that work (typically, “reasonable” shall be interpreted as meeting at the site within one (1) day and beginning work within one (1) day thereafter). If the 1st ranked Contractor is not available, the Authority may then proceed to the next highest-ranked Contractor, and so forth, until the Authority has located an available Contractor. The Authority reserves the right to remove any Contractor who fails to respond to calls when requested or within the agreed-upon response times, and may in such cases proceed to contact the next Contractor from the pool.

3) Price Escalation: At the discretion of the Authority, at the end of the first one-year contract period (and at the end of any ensuing extended contract period), there may be an escalation of labor costs allowed in the same amount of any escalation that occurs pertaining to the corresponding or most similar (a) State of

California Prevailing Wage Rates; (b) Davis-Bacon and Related Actus Prevailing Wage Rates; or (c) HUD-Determined Wage Rates for the Authority (either used at the Authority’s discretion). For example, if, at the end of the first contract period the listed prevailing wage rates increase 5% as compared with the listed rates on the date of contract execution, then the Contractor will be entitled to a 5% increase in the labor rates that he/she submitted in response to this QSP. Similarly, for ensuing years, the end-date of the previous contract period shall be the base-line date to determine the previous listed wage rate,

4) Notification of Escalation: The Contractor must notify the Authority, in writing, of such desired escalation at least 60 days prior to the end of the noted contract period(s). Such escalations may occur no more than once in any 12-month period without the express written consent of the Authority.

5) Contractor must maintain records of reports, including Certified Payroll forms, for no less than 5 years. Copies of reports shall be submitted to the Authority and easily accessed for no less than 5 years.

SECTION XI: Warranty/Guarantee:

All work provided by any Contractor pursuant to any contract that ensues from this QSP shall be guaranteed by that Contractor for a period of time of not less than 365 days.

SECTION XII: Prevailing Wage Rates:

As may apply by statute, regulation or law, if, at any time during the ensuing contract period(s), the Authority needs the successful Contractor to provide services that require the successful Contractor to pay Davis-Bacon and Related Acts or

California State Prevailing Wage Rates for a specific task order pertaining to the ensuing contract, then to compensate the successful Contractor for any amount when the applicable Davis-Bacon and Related Actus or California State Prevailing Wage

Rates are greater than the portion of the applicable hourly fees listed within that the Contractor actually pays to each such person performing the work, as verified by certified payroll records Authority shall pay the difference through the agreed upon contract amount. Applicable wage rates can be found at:

• Department of Industrial Relations:

https://www.dir.ca.gov/oprl/dprewagedetermination.htm ;

https://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/2026-1/PWD/Scope/204-X-3-Sco.PDF

• Davis-Bacon and Related Acts:

https://sam.gov/wage-determinations (Davis-Bacon Wage ID #CA20260018;

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SECTION XIII: Build America, Buy America Requirements:

The Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act was enacted on November 15, 2021, as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Pub. L. No. 117-58) also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. BABA establishes a domestic content procurement preference known as the “Buy America Preference” (BAP) for Federal infrastructure spending. The BAP requires that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in infrastructure projects funded with Federal financial assistance must be produced in the United States, Per the Community and

Development Notice: CPD-2023-12. In accordance with these guidelines, the

Authority must comply with the requirements of the Build America, Buy America

(BABA) Act, 41 USC 8301 note, and all applicable rules and notices, as may be amended, and as applicable to this project. Pursuant to Title 2, CFR Chapter 1, Part

184, materials used are subject to BABA requirements, unless exempted by a waiver.

Contractor must make every effort to ensure any applicable material used for this project is produced in the United States according to the BABA guidelines.

SECTION XIV: Attachments:

All respondents shall return required documents noted with (*) along with the “Housing Authority of the County of Merced Signature Page” (page 10)

Attachment 1: Scope of Work

Attachment 2: Housing Data Sheet Attachment 3: Addendum/Addenda Acknowledgement and Cost Item Form*

Attachment 4: Form of Non-Collusive Affidavit* (Must be Notarized)

Attachment 5: Authority Section 3 Business Preference Form and Explanation (Return pages 1-3 for submittal) *

Attachment 6: Housing Authority Purchase Order Terms and Conditions Attachment 7: Profile of Firm Form*

Attachment 8: Authority Contractor/Sub-Contractor Information Form* Attachment 9: Form HUD-5370-EZ: General Contract Conditions for Small

Construction/Development Contracts Attachment 10: Insurance Requirements for Contractors

SECTION XV: Quote Submittal Instructions:

The Authority is requesting the following page (10) along with above noted (*) attachments be submitted by the due date as stated within this QSP. By submitting a quote response, the Contractor agrees to abide by all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF MERCED SIGNATURE PAGE

Quote: The Authority is requesting that this signature page and any additional documents referenced therein be submitted by the due date as indicated in this QSP. By submitting a quote response, the Contractor agrees to abide by all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.

I, the undersigned, acknowledge completion and receipt of this signatory page, and fully understand my responsibility as an Authorized signatory on this document and all subsequent forms thereof requiring signature. In particular I understand rules regarding the referencing, checking and verification as necessary for disclosure to award this solicitation as requested and defined within this document. These documents as submitted herein have not been altered knowing all information must be filled out correctly for consideration. It is hereby understood that the Authority reserves the right to reject any and all submittals, to waive any defects, information and minor irregularities; to accept exceptions to these specifications; to award contracts or to cancel this request, if it is in the Authority’s best interest to do so.

If written notice of the acceptance of this quote is mailed, faxed, or delivered to the undersigned within sixty (60) days after the opening thereof, or at any time thereafter before this quote is withdrawn, the undersigned agrees to execute and deliver a contract in the prescribed form within ten (10) days after the contract is presented for signature.

Quote Submitted By:

Company: ___________________________________ Date: ____________

Address: _____________________________________________________

(Street, City, State, Zip)

Phone #: ____________ Fax: _____________Email: __________________

Authorized Principal or Officer (Print Name): _________________________

Authorized Principal or Officer Title: _________________________________

Signature: ____________________________________________________ (Authorized Principal or Officer)

Attachment 1

Scope of Work: As-Needed Plumbing Services

The Housing Authority of the County of Merced (Authority) is soliciting qualified plumbing contractors to provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools and supervision necessary for the service, repair, maintenance, replacement, installation, and/or upgrade of plumbing equipment and fixtures for Authority units on an as-needed/on-call basis as well as responding to emergency situations. Contractors will be appropriately licensed with the California State Licensing Board (CSLB), Active “C-36 Plumbing Contractor” License will be valid throughout contract. In addition, the contractor will adhere to general industry accepted practices, and comply with all federal, state and local building codes, laws, regulations and ordinances, this will include pulling permits for work as required by State, County or local City codes.

It is the intention of the Authority to execute a one (1) year contract(s), with up to two (2) two-year (2-year) options for renewal.

The Authority periodically requires Plumbing Contractors to provide personnel, equipment, diagnostics, repair, maintenance and installation for the units maintained by the Authority throughout the County of Merced. All work is to be performed in compliance with Title 24, Part 5, California Plumbing Code

(CPC) and local County and City regulations, including permitting requirements and safety standards per Occupational Safety and Health

Administration OSHA. The contractor will perform as-needed Plumbing Services at offices owned by the Authority, and residential and multi-family units in Merced. The Authority may require the contractor to evaluate and provide best professional recommendation for any upgrades needed to meet code. The Authority offers no guarantee of the number of residential units that will be serviced within a given time.

The SOW is not all-inclusive, the contractor must be equipped to handle a wide range of plumbing services that may be requested for.

I. Description of Properties:

The Authority owns 421 residential, Public Housing multi-family units.

Located throughout the cities of Merced, Atwater, Livingston, Winton, Los

Banos, Dos Palos, South Dos Palos, 73 Senior units in Dos Palos and Atwater, and 4 Migrant Centers in Merced, Atwater, Los Banos, and Planada total of 278 Units (Attachment 2). Services will also be provided to the main office complex at 405 U Street, Merced and 1 commercial office complex at 401 Lesher Drive, Merced.

II. Scope of Work:

The successful awarded contractor will be responsible for providing general plumbing services, which include, but are not limited to the following:

1) The Contractor will be solely responsible to obtain and pay for all necessary permits, licenses, tests and/or certifications required and as-needed for different projects performed. Failure to obtain required, valid, approved Licenses and/or Permits as needed during the term(s) of any resulting contract shall constitute a material breach thereof.

2) Install, maintain, and repair plumbing equipment and fixtures, including hot and cold-water lines, hot water heaters, tanks, constant pressure systems, shower/baths, toilets, and sinks.

3) Open and clear clogged drains, clear water lines, and repair water mains belonging to the Authority.

4) Break up and dig pavements, streets, walls or ceilings to access and repair hot and cold-water lines including soil, vent, and rain leaders

(downspouts) as related to plumbing issues. Contractor will call 811 before performing removal of utility lines, trees and other potential obstructions and constraints that require digging into the ground

5) Install, maintain, and repair backflow preventers, yard drains, rain leaders (downspouts) as related to plumbing issues

6) Repair or replace valves, flush lines to toilets, leaking pipes, hot and cold-water spigots, and broken pipes.

7) Locate and mark underground plumbing lines as needed to troubleshoot and repair plumbing components.

8) Estimate, order and transport necessary materials to complete work as requested. Cost estimates must be submitted in a timely manner, not to exceed five (5) business days from time of notification.

9) Provide emergency service for emergency and after hour calls, typical definition of emergencies: There are instances when it is not reasonable to wait for service, meaning service is required from the Contractor immediately, and the Contractor is needed to drive to the site quickly possibly even after business hours and on the weekend.

Contractor must be able to respond to emergencies by phone within one

(1) hour of contact and work must be started within four (4) hours or as agreed upon with Authority Asset Manager.

1. After hour calls will require the successful awarded contractor to call in to the asset manager assigning the project prior to beginning work and call the asset manager when the work has been completed.

III. General Qualifications

A. Contractor will be a registered State licensed contractor and a prevailing wage contractor.

B. Contractor will have licensed staff and follow all regulations when an apprentice is utilized.

C. Contractor must be able to adhere to established safety procedures and all applicable plumbing codes for the State of California, County of Merced and

Cities of Atwater, Dos Palos, Livingston, Los Banos, Merced and Winton.

D. Contractor must be professional and presentable when on any Authority properties.

E. Contractor will provide and pay for all equipment, materials and supplies needed to fulfill the obligations, unless specifically stated otherwise within these specifications.

F. Any removal of material not approved by the Authority will be at the Contractor’s sole cost for its lawful disposal, replacement, labor to install, as well as any designs costs, fees and charges related to its approval G. Contractor will supply all safety or warning signs, equipment, plastic covers, barricades and any other specialty items that may be required.

H. Contractor will minimize dust from any construction activities and conform to the requirements of San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District.

Contractor shall follow all guidelines for air quality as recommended the

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District may be contacted in person at 4800 Enterprise Way, Modesto, CA. 95356, called at

209-559-6400, or Faxed at 209-557-6475 I. Contractor will continuously maintain adequate protection for all of their items from damage and will protect the owner’s property from damage, injury or loss arising in connection with the contract.

J. Contractor will have proper safety devices maintained at all times while in use. Proper safety devices will be utilized to provide traffic control and limit impacts on city streets and private parking when needed.

IV. Build America, Buy America Requirements:

The Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act was enacted on November 15, 2021, as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Pub. L.

No. 117-58) also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. BABA establishes a domestic content procurement preference known as the “Buy

America Preference” (BAP) for Federal infrastructure spending. The BAP requires that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in infrastructure projects funded with Federal financial assistance must be produced in the United States, Per the Community and

Development Notice: CPD-2023-12. In accordance with these guidelines, the Authority must comply with the requirements of the Build America, Buy

America (BABA) Act, 41 USC 8301 note, and all applicable rules and notices, as may be amended, and as applicable to this project. Pursuant to Title 2, CFR Chapter 1, Part 184, materials used are subject to BABA requirements, unless exempted by a waiver. Contractor shall make every effort to ensure any applicable material used for this project is produced in the United States according to the BABA guidelines and requirements.

V. Joinder Language:

Purchases by other Public Agencies (“Piggy-Back”): Contractor acknowledges that other Public Agencies may seek to “Piggy-Back” under the same terms and conditions, during the effective period of the

Contract/s. The services and/or purchases being offered in the Contract Documents, the submitted Cost Form and/or Best and Final Offer and for the same prices and/or terms proposed therein. Contractor has the option to agree or disagree to allow contract Piggy-Backs on a case-by-case basis.

Before the Authority permits another Public Agency to Piggy-Back any contract, the Authority shall first obtain the awarded Contractor’s approval.

Without the Contractors’ approval, the Authority cannot permit the requesting Public Agency the right to Piggy-Back. In the event the awarded contactor allows another Public Agency to join the Authority Contract, it is expressly understood that the Authority shall in no way, or in any manner whatsoever, be liable for the joining Public Agency’s obligations to the awarded contractor

VI. Drug-Free Workplace:

The Authority maintains a drug-free workplace which applies to contracted work on all Authority properties. Contractors, Subcontractors and/or their employees shall not engage in the use of illegal drugs. This Includes the illegal use of prescription drugs, and/or alcoholic beverages on the job, at the workplace, on Authority properties or reporting to work for Authority under the influence of any of the above.

A. Medical Marijuana: The use and/or possession of medical marijuana is strictly prohibited on Authority property and will result in termination of the contract. Federal law supersedes State laws that legalize medical marijuana related conduct.

VII. Smoke-Free Workplace:

Authority maintains a smoke-free workplace which applies to contracted work on all Authority properties. Contractors, Subcontractors and/or their employees shall not smoke on any Authority property. Smoking is prohibited within twenty-five feet (25’) of buildings and outdoor areas, including but not limited to, residential buildings, entry ways, walkways, grassed areas, play areas, parking lots and private vehicles parked on Authority property. Smoking materials (i.e. cigarette butts, matches, etc.)

shall not be disposed of in gutters, on walkways, in streets, on driveways, in common areas or any other areas on Authority property. Smoking materials include, but are not limited to, inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or other lighted smoking device for burning tobacco or any other plant or vapor cigarettes, vapor pens or similar devices.

VIII. Prevailing Wage Determination:

1) Davis-Bacon & Related Acts (DBRA): The Authority is regulated by

HUD guidelines, as such any project or individual work performed for the Public Housing units at an amount of $2,000.00 or more is subject to and requires compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act and Related Acts and the payment of not less than the prevailing wages, as determined by the DOL, shall be paid to all employed throughout this contract period.

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(...Merced...). Contractor may obtain a current wage determination by visiting:

https://sam.gov/wage-determination/CA20260018/5 or by contacting the Authority. Wage determination #CA20260018, Modification 5, as Last Revised Date May 18, 2026 will be utilized for this project. Wage shall be locked in upon award of contract. Attention is called to the Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to ensure Equal Employment Opportunity (Executive Order #13658) and payment of not less than prevailing salaries and wages, as set forth in the specifications, pursuant to Section 16(2) of the United States Housing Act, as amended.

2) California State Department of Industrial Regulations (DIR): The

Authority maintains four Migrant Centers which are regulated by the State, as such any project or individual work performed for the Migrant

Centers at an amount of $2,000.00 or more is subject to and requires compliance with the General prevailing wage determinations of the

State. Index 2026-1 general prevailing wage journeyman determinations General prevailing wage determinations made by the director of industrial relations Pursuant to California Labor Code part 7, chapter 1, article 2, sections 1770, 1773, and 1773.1 The effective date of each determination is ten (10) days after the issue date. (8 CCR § 16000). The general determinations are issued twice a year (February

22nd and August 22nd) and go into effect ten days thereafter (March

3rd in a leap year and March 4th in a non-leap year for determinations issued on February 22nd, and September 1st for determinations issued on August 22nd). County Determinations: Merced: Craft Classification:

Plumber, Pipe Tradesman, Locality: Merced, ID 204-X-3 https://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/2026-1/PWD/Scope/204-X-3-Sco.PDF

Attention is called to the Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to ensure Equal Employment Opportunity (Executive Order #13658) and payment of not less than prevailing salaries and wages, as set forth in the specifications, pursuant to Section 16(2) of the United States

Housing Act, as amended. On-Site Interviews: Inform all workers of prevailing wage rates, position title, and job duties

Attachment I

Attachment 3

QUOTE FOR SMALL PURCHASE ADDENDUM/ADDENDA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND

COST ITEM FORM

QSP 2026-22: As-Needed Plumbing Services, Multi-sites Housing Authority of the County of Merced

The undersigned, having familiarized themselves with the project conditions and scope affecting the cost of work as issued by the Housing Authority of the County of Merced (Authority), hereby

Acknowledges Addenda/Addendum and/or proposes cost items listed below to satisfactorily complete all work as required and as stated within the solicitation documents for QSP 2026-22:

As-Needed Plumbing Services, Multi-sites Housing Authority of the County of

Merced

Addendum/Addenda Acknowledgement:

By my signature below, I hereby acknowledge that I have received the following addenda/addendum:

Number ___________ Date______________ Number ___________ Date______________

Number ___________ Date______________ Number ___________ Date______________

Hourly Rate pricing for regular, Davis-Bacon and California State Prevailing wages:

ITEM PRICE ITEM PRICE ITEM PRICE

Hourly Regular Rate:

Master Plumber

Hourly Rate

Davis-Bacon:

Master Plumber

Hourly Rate

CA State wage:

Hourly Regular Rate:

Journeyman

Plumber

Davis-Bacon:

CA State wage:

Hourly Regular Rate:

Apprentice

Overtime (OT) Pricing for regular, Davis-Bacon and California State Prevailing wages:

ITEM PRICE ITEM PRICE ITEM PRICE

Hourly OT Regular

Rate:

Hourly OT Rate

Hourly OT Regular

Rate: Journeyman

Davis-Bacon:

CA State wage:

Hourly OT Regular

Rate: Apprentice

Attachment 3

Additional Item Pricing:

ITEM PRICE

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Name of Company: ___________________________________________

____________________________________ Date: _____________________, 20______

Print Name of Authorized Principal or Officer

Signature of Authorized Principal or Officer Title

Attachment 4

FORM OF NON-COLLUSIVE AFFIDAVIT

________________________________, being first duly sworn, deposes and says:

(name of signer)

That he/she, is the ______________________________________ (a/an owner, partner, officer of the firm, etc.) 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 collusive or sham; that the bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a false or sham bid, and 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 bide 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 organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid.

That I have examined and carefully prepared this proposal from specifications, and have checked the same in detail before submitting this proposal; that the undersigned is duly authorized to make this affidavit.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the forgoing is true and correct.

SIGNATURE OF RESPONDENT:

if submitter is an individual

SIGNATURE OF PARTNER:

if submitter is a partnership;

SIGNATURE OF OFFICER:

if submitter is a corporation;

State of California

County of ____________

On ____________________ before me ______________________________, A Notary Public, Date Name of Notary

Personally appeared, __________________________________________________, who proved

Name(s) of Signer(s)

A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of that document.

Attachment 4 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 the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS, my hand and official seal.

(Official Seal)

Signature ___________________________________ (Signature of Notary Public)

Written Name: _______________________________

Attachment 5

SECTION 3 CERTIFICATION FOR BUSINESS CONCERNS SEEKING SECTION 3 BUSINESS PREFERENCE

IN CONTRACTING AND DEMONSTRATION OF CAPABILITY

NAME OF BUSINESS:

ADDRESS OF BUSINESS:

TYPE OF BUSINESS: Corporation Partnership Sole Proprietorship Joint Venture

Attached is the following documentation as evidence of status:

For business claiming status as a Section 3 resident-owned Enterprise:

Copy of resident lease Other evidence Copy of evidence of participation in a public assistance program

For the business entity as applicable:

Copy of Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing

Assumed Business Name Certificate Partnership Agreement

List of owners/stockholder and % of each Corporation Annual Report

Latest Board minutes appointing officers Additional documentation

Organization chart with names and titles and brief functional statement

For business claiming Section 3 status by subcontracting 25% of the dollar awarded to qualified Section 3 business:

List of subcontracted Section 3 business and subcontract amount

For business claiming Section 3 status, claiming at least 30% of their workforce are currently Section 3 residents or were Section 3 eligible residents within 3 years of date of first employment with the business:

List of all current full-time employees List of all employees claiming Section 3 status

PHA Residential lease (less than 3 years Other evidence of Section 3 status (less than3 years from date of employment) from date of employment)

Evidence of ability to perform successfully under the terms and conditions of the proposed contract:

Current financial statement List of owned equipment

Statement of ability to comply List of all contracts for the past 2 years with public policy

Corporate Seal

AUTHORIZING NAME AND SIGNATURE:

Title Date

Signature Printed Name

SUGGESTED AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN FOR UTILIZATION OF PROJECT AREA BUSINESSES

Number of All Contracts Proposed:

Name of Company:

Dollar Value of All Contracts Proposed:

Project:

To the Greatest Extent Feasible, Contracts Will Be Awarded Through Negotiation or Bid to Qualified Project Area Businesses.

Goal of These Contracts for Project Area Businesses:

PROPOSED TYPE OF CONTRACT APPROX. COST PROPOSED TYPE OF CONTRACT APPROX. COST

Outline the Program to Achieve These Goals for Economically and Socially Disadvantaged:

NOTE: To Complete the Affirmative Action Plan, Follow Steps Outlines in Attached Exhibit.

SUGGESTED SECTION 3 PRELIMINARY WORKFORCE STATEMENT UTILIZATION OF LOWER INCOME PROJECT AREA RESIDENTS AS

REGULAR, PERMANENT EMPLOYEES, TRAINEES, APPRENTICES.

COMPANY NAME:

ADDRESS:

PROJECT:

PRESENT PERMANENT

EMPLOYEES

(At Time of Contract

Signing)

SECTION 3

WORKFORCE

PROJECTION

(Residents)

TOTAL

PROJECTED

WORKFORCE

INCREASE

TRAINEES

APPRENTICES

JOURNEYPERSONS

LABORERS

SUPERVISORY

SUPERINTENDENT

PROFESSIONAL

CLERICAL

NOTE: RESIDENTS ARE THOSE LOWER INCOME PROJECT AREA RESIDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN QUALIFIED AS ELIGIBLE.

SECTION 3 BUSINESS PREFERENCE CLAUSE

This contract is subject to the following conditions under Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701u (Section 3).

A. The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the

Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701u (Section 3). The purpose of Section 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD-assisted projects covered by Section 3, shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low and very low-income persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing.

B. The parties to this contract agree to comply with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR Part 135, which implement Section 3. As evidenced by their execution of this contract, the parties to this contract certify that they are under no contractual or other impediment that would prevent them from complying with the Part 135 regulations.

C. The contractor agrees to send to each labor organization or representative of workers with which the contractor has a collective bargaining agreement or other understanding, if any, a notice advising the labor or organization or workers' representative of the contractor's commitments under this Section 3 clause, and will post copies of the notice in conspicuous places at the work site where both employees and applicants for training and employment positions can see the notice. The notice shall describe the Section 3 preference, shall set forth minimum number and job titles subject to hire, availability of apprenticeship and training positions, the qualifications for each; and the name and location of the person(s) taking applications for each of the positions; and the anticipated date the work shall begin.

D. The contractor agrees to include this Section 3 clause in every subcontract subject to compliance with regulations in 24 CFR Part 135, and agrees to take appropriate action, as provided in an applicable provision of the subcontract or in this Section 3 clause, upon finding that the subcontractor is in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR Part 135. The contractor will not subcontract with any subcontractor where the contractor has notice or knowledge that the subcontractor has been found in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR Part 135.

E. The contractor will certify that any vacant employment positions, including training positions that are filled (1) after the contractor is selected but before the contract is executed, and (2) with persons other than those to whom the regulations of 24 CFR Part 135 require employment opportunities to be directed, were not filled to circumvent the contractor's obligations under 24 CFR Part 135.

F. Noncompliance with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR Part 135 may result in sanctions, termination of this contract for default, and debarment or suspension from future HUD assisted contracts.

G. With respect to work performed in connection with Section 3 covered Indian housing assistance, Section 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450e) also applies to the work to be performed under this contract. Section 7(b) requires that to the greatest extent feasible (preference and opportunities for training and employment shall be given to Indians, and (ii) preference in the award of contracts and subcontracts shall be given to Indian organizations and Indian-owned Economic Enterprise. Parties to this contract that are subject to the provisions of Section 3 and Section 7(b) agree to comply with Section 3 to the maximum extent feasible, but not in derogation of compliance with Section 7(b).

PREFERENCE FOR SECTION 3 BUSINESS CONCERNS IN CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES

The HA has established the following priority for preference when providing contracting opportunities to Section 3 Businesses:

Priority I

Category 1a Business

Business concerns that are 51 percent or more owned by residents of the housing development or developments for which the Section 3-covered assistance is expended.

Priority II

Category 1b Business

Business concerns whose workforce includes 30 percent of residents of the housing development for which the Section 3-covered assistance is expended, or within three (3)…