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SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

ILLINOIS FORCEMAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT

REPLACEMENT AND REHABILITATION OF SANITARY SEWER

FORCEMAIN AND/OR SEWER MAIN PIPES IN

THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO

FOR BID (NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION)

SEPTEMBER 2026

WBSD PROJECT NO. 1769.0

Prepared by:

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West Bay Sanitary District ILLINOIS FORCEMAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT i Table of Contents

WEST BAY SANITARY DISTRICT

Illinois Forcemain Replacement Project

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART A - LEGAL AND PROCEDURAL DOCUMENTS

SECTION A1 NOTICE REQUESTING BIDS A1-1

1.01 Notice Requesting Bids A1-1

SECTION A2 INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS A2-1

2.01 Inspection of Site of Work A2-1

2.02 Examination of Contract Documents A2-1

2.03 Interpretation of Contract Documents A2-1

2.04 Subsurface Soil Data A2-1

2.05 Proposal A2-1

2.06 Addenda A2-2

2.07 Bid Price A2-2

2.08 Taxes A2-2

2.09 Variations A2-2

2.10 Qualification of Bidders A2-2

2.11 List of Subcontractors A2-3

2.12 Proposal Guaranty A2-3

2.13 Modification of Proposal A2-4

2.14 Postponement of Opening A2-4

2.15 Disqualification of Bidder A2-4

2.16 Rejection of Proposals A2-4

2.17 Award of Contract A2-4

2.18 Return of Proposal Guaranties A2-4

2.19 Execution of Contract A2-5

2.20 Nondiscrimination in Employment A2-5

2.21 Wage Determination A2-5

2.22 Compliance with Labor Standards A2-5

2.23 Apprenticeship A2-5

2.24 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction A2-6

2.25 Substitution of Equals A2-6

2.26 Pre-Bid Conference A2-6

2.27 Documents A2-6

2.28 Traffic Control Plan A2-7

SECTION A3 PROPOSAL A3-1

3.01 Proposal A3-1

3.02 Bidding Schedule A3-2

3.03 License Statement A3-4

3.04 Non-Collusion Affidavit A3-5

3.05 Statement of Inspection of Site A3-6

3.06 Bidder's Experience Statement A3-7

3.07 Personnel Experience Statement A3-8

3.08 Proposed Subcontractors A3-9

3.09 Receipt of Addenda A3-10

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3.10 Experience Modification Rate A3-11

SECTION A4 PROPOSAL GUARANTY BOND A4-1

SECTION A5 AGREEMENT A5-1

SECTION A6 BOND OF FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE A6-1

SECTION A7 LABOR AND MATERIAL BOND A7-1

PART B - GENERAL CONDITIONS

SECTION B1 DEFINITIONS B1-1

1.01 Act of God B1-1

1.02 Addenda B1-1

1.03 Bidder B1-1

1.04 Bonds B1-1

1.05 Change Order B1-1

1.06 Contract B1-1

1.07 Contract Documents B1-1

1.08 Contract Drawings B1-1

1.09 Contract Price B1-1

1.10 Contract Time B1-2

1.11 Contractor B1-2

1.12 Contractor's Plant and Equipment B1-2

1.13 Day B1-2

1.14 Department B1-2

1.15 Directed B1-2

1.16 Director B1-2

1.17 Drawings B1-2

1.18 Engineer B1-2

1.19 Field Order B1-2

1.20 Herein B1-3

1.21 Install B1-3

1.22 Masculine Gender B1-3

1.23 May B1-3

1.24 Notice of Award B1-3

1.25 Notice to Proceed B1-3

1.26 Owner or District B1-3

1.27 Person B1-3

1.28 Proposal B1-3

1.29 Provide B1-3

1.30 Resident Engineer B1-3

1.31 Shall or Will B1-4

1.32 Shop Drawings B1-4

1.33 Shown B1-4

1.34 Singular B1-4

1.35 Specifications B1-4

1.36 Specified B1-4

1.37 Subcontractor B1-4

1.38 Submitted B1-4

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1.39 Substantial Completion B1-4

1.40 Sufficient B1-4

1.41 Supplier B1-5

1.42 The Work B1-5

SECTION B2 DISTRICT-ENGINEER-CONTRACTOR RELATIONS B2-1

2.01 Authority of District B2-1

2.02 Authority of the Engineer B2-1

2.03 Observation of Work B2-1

2.04 Right to Issue Change Orders B2-1

2.05 Headings B2-2

2.06 Successor's Obligation B2-2

2.07 Contractor's Plant and Equipment B2-2

2.08 Cooperation B2-2

2.09 Assignment of Contract B2-3

2.10 Subcontracts B2-3

2.11 Contractor's Employees and Subcontractors B2-3

2.12 Attention to Work B2-3

2.13 Service of Notices B2-3

2.14 Deviation from Contract B2-3

2.15 Suggestions to Contractor B2-3

2.16 Joint Venture Contractor B2-4

2.17 Waiver of Rights by District B2-4

SECTION B3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS B3-1

3.01 General B3-1

3.02 Interpretation of Specifications and Drawings B3-1

3.03 Precedence of Contract Documents B3-1

3.04 Errors and Omissions B3-1

3.05 Standard Specifications B3-2

3.06 Shop Drawing and Sample Submittals B3-2

3.07 Review of Contractor's Submittals B3-2

3.08 Effect of Acceptance of Contractor's Submittals B3-3

3.09 Record Drawings B3-3

SECTION B4 MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT AND WORKMANSHIP B4-1

4.01 General Quality B4-1

4.02 Quality in Absence of Detailed Specifications B4-1

4.03 Material and Equipment Specified By Name B4-1

4.04 Samples and Tests of Materials B4-2

4.05 Proof of Compliance with Contract B4-2

4.06 Storage of Materials and Equipment B4-2

4.07 Manufacturer's Directions B4-2

4.08 Defective Material, Equipment and Workmanship B4-3

4.09 Retention of Defective Work B4-3

4.10 Guaranty B4-3

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SECTION B5 LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY, SAFETY AND INSURANCE B5-1

5.01 Responsibility of Contractor B5-1

5.02 Liability of Contractor B5-1

5.03 Laws, Regulations and Permits B5-1

5.04 Patents and Royalties B5-2

5.05 Public Safety and Convenience B5-2

5.06 General Safety B5-2

5.07 Labor, Material and Performance Bonds B5-3

5.08 Public Liability Insurance B5-3

5.09 Worker's Compensation Insurance B5-4

5.10 Builder's Risk Insurance B5-4

5.11 Evidence and Cancellation of Insurance, and Insurer Qualifications B5-5

5.12 Observing Ordinances and Codes B5-5

SECTION B6 PROGRESS AND COMPLETION B6-1

6.01 Notice to Proceed B6-1

6.02 Contract Time B6-1

6.03 Construction Schedule B6-1

6.04 Unfavorable Weather and Other Conditions B6-1

6.05 Unusual Materials in Excavations B6-1

6.06 Suspension of Work by District B6-2

6.07 Termination of Contract by District B6-2

6.08 Termination of Contract by Contractor B6-3

6.09 Dismissal of Contractor B6-3

6.10 Use of Completed Portions of the Work B6-3

6.11 Delays in Completion of Work B6-3

6.12 Extension of Time B6-4

6.13 Damages for Delay B6-5

6.14 Hours of Labor B6-5

6.15 Overtime Work B6-5

6.16 Payroll Records; Retention; Inspection; Noncompliance B6-5

Penalties; Rules and Regulations

6.17 Working Hours B6-7

SECTION B7 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT B7-1

7.01 Payment for Labor and Materials B7-1

7.02 Charges to Contractor B7-1

7.03 Change Orders B7-1

7.04 Compensation to the District for Extension of Time B7-2

7.05 Detailed Breakdown of Contract Prices B7-2

7.06 Progress Payments B7-2

7.07 Prompt Payment and Retention B7-3

7.08 Final Inspection and Acceptance of the Work B7-3

7.09 Final Payment B7-4

SECTION B8 SPECIAL PROVISIONS B8-1

8.01 License Requirement B8-1

8.02 Standard Specifications B8-1

8.03 Retained Percentage B8-1

8.04 Time of Completion B8-2

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8.05 Amount of Damages for Delay B8-2

8.06 Amount of Builder's Risk Insurance B8-2

8.07 Nondiscrimination in Employment B8-2

8.08 Number of Copies of Contractor's Submittals B8-2

8.09 Number of Copies of Contract Documents B8-2

8.10 Daily Report B8-2

8.11 Traffic Control Plan B8-2

8.12 Work Plan B8-3

8.13 Project Location B8-3

8.14 Television Inspection Reports B8-4

8.15 Estimated Wastewater Flows B8-4

8.16 Project Work Hours B8-4

8.17 Removing Existing Asbestos Cement Pipe B8-4

8.18 Archaeological Materials B8-5

8.19 Discovery of Protected Animal and Plant Life B8-5

8.20 Project Schedule B8-5

PART C - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION CI GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS C1-1

1.01 Arrangement of Specifications C1-1

1.02 Project Location C1-1

1.03 Scope of Work C1-1

1.04 Summary C1-2

1.05 References C1-2

1.06 Referenced Sections C1-2

1.07 Submittal Procedures C1-3

1.08 Construction Schedule C1-7

1.09 Temporary Equipment C1-7

1.10 Contractor Coordination C1-8

1.11 Sequence of Construction C1-8

1.12 Existing Alignments of Sewage Pipelines C1-9

1.13 Surveys C1-9

1.14 Restoration of Structures and Surfaces C1-9

1.15 Protection of Existing Installations C1-10

1.16 Public Convenience and Maintenance of Traffic C1-10

1.17 “No Parking” Notice C1-12

1.18 Construction Dust Control C1-12

1.19 Construction Noise Control C1-12

1.20 Cleaning Up C1-12

1.21 Record Drawings C1-13

1.22 Safety and Health Regulation for Construction C1-13

1.23 Contractor’s Plant and Equipment C1-13

1.24 Bypassing During Construction C1-13

1.25 Construction Utilities C1-14

1.26 Existing Utilities C1-14

1.27 Trench Dewatering C1-15

1.28 Interruption of Water Service C1-16

1.29 Permits and Fees C1-16

1.30 Sub-Surface Soil Data C1-17

1.31 Pre-Bid Conference C1-17

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1.32 Pre-Construction Conference C1-17

1.33 Property Owner Notification C1-18

1.34 Utility Line Crossing C1-18

1.35 Storage of Material and Equipment C1-18

1.36 Safe Manhole Entry C1-18

1.37 Tree Protection C1-19

1.38 Work Within Easements C1-19

1.39 Minimum Cover C1-20

1.40 Temporary Resurfacing C1-20

1.41 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program C1-20

1.42 Work Within Railroad and Highway Right-Of-Ways C1-22

1.43 Operation of Existing Facilities C1-22

1.44 Site Drainage C1-22

SECTION C2 EARTHWORK AND PIPELINES BY OPEN TRENCH C2-1

2.01 Earthwork C2-1

2.02 Demolition, Abandonment, and Removal C2-15

2.03 Pipelines C2-21

2.04 Geotextile Fabric C2-27

2.05 Miscellaneous Metal Work C2-33

2.06 Protective Coating and Painting C2-36

2.07 Valves C2-42

SECTION C3 PIPELINE INSTALLATION BY OPEN TRENCH CONSTRUCTION C3-1

3.01 Pipelines and Site Piping C3-1

3.02 Banded Couplings C3-3

3.03 Control of Line and Grade C3-4

3.04 Excavation and Trenching C3-6

3.05 Sewage Bypassing C3-17

3.06 Laterals C3-24

3.07 Restoration C3-26

3.08 Tracer Wire C3-35

3.09 Traffic Loops C3-35

3.10 Manhole Cleaning C3-38

3.11 Adjust Incidental Structures to Grade C3-40

SECTION C4 CONCRETE WORK C4-1

4.01 Scope C4-1

4.02 General Requirements C4-1

4.03 Materials C4-1

4.04 Construction C4-2

4.05 Sampling and Testing C4-2

4.06 Mortar and Non-Shrink Grout C4-3

4.07 Concrete Finishes C4-4

4.08 Precast Concrete Boxes and Vaults C4-8

4.09 Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks and Driveways C4-9

SECTION C5 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT C5-1

5.01 General C5-1

5.02 Lump Sum Price Breakdown C5-1

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5.03 Unbalanced Bids C5-1

5.04 Measurement C5-1

5.05 Methods of Measurements C5-2

5.06 Bid Items C5-2

5.07 Payment C5-3

5.08 Measurement and Payment C5-3

SECTION C6 CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) INSPECTION

OF SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM C6-1

6.01 General C6-1

6.02 Pre-Construction C6-1

6.03 Post-Construction C6-1

6.04 Submittals C6-2

6.05 Safety C6-2

6.06 Experience C6-2

6.07 When CCTV Inspected C6-2

6.08 Flow Control C6-4

6.09 CCTV Camera C6-4

6.10 Inspection Procedures C6-5

6.11 Payment for Additional Inspection C6-6

SECTION C7 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROCEDURE C7-1

7.01 Hazardous Materials Procedure C7-1

7.02 Hazardous Waste and Materials Management C7-2

7.03 Vehicle and Equipment Services C7-4

7.04 Secondary Containment C7-5

7.05 Paint Management C7-6

SECTION C8 ABANDONMENT OF EXISTING SEWER FORCE MAIN C8-1

PART D - APPENDIX

Geotechnical Report Comprehensive Fee Schedule East Palo Alto Encroachment Permit Application Standard Encroachment Permit Conditions viii Table of Contents

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Part A Legal and Procedural Documents

A1-1 PART A

A1-

WEST BAY SANITARY DISTRICT PROJECT

ILLINOIS FORCEMAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT NO. 1769.0

SECTION A1.01 - NOTICE REQUESTING BIDS

Sealed proposals for the ILLINOIS FORCEMAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT will be received at the

West Bay Sanitary District, 500 Laurel Street, Menlo Park, California 94025 until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Bids shall be labeled "West Bay Sanitary

District, Proposal for “Illinois Forcemain Replacement Project".

The Work will include the furnishing of all labor, materials and equipment, and other appurtenances for rehabilitation and replacement of sanitary forcemain and/or sewer main pipes by Open Trench Construction as indicated on the project plans.

The contract documents may be inspected at the office of the West Bay Sanitary District, 500 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California 94025; San Francisco Builders Exchange, Attn: Deanna Johnson, 850 So. Van Ness

Avenue, San Francisco, California 94110; Peninsula Builders Exchange, Attn: Andrea Nettles, 282 Harbor

Blvd, Belmont, California 94002; Santa Clara Builders Exchange, Attn: Kanani Fonseca, 400 Reed Street, Santa Clara, California 95050; Bay Area Builders Exchange Attn: Jeannie Kwan, 3055 Alvarado Street, San

Leandro, California 94577; Construction Bidboard Incorporated, Attn: Plan Room, 11622 El Camino Real, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92130.

Questions shall be directed in writing to Fariborz Heydari, District Engineer and Mark Robert Robles, Associate Engineer. See contact information below:

Fariborz Heydari, P.E.

District Engineer

Email: fheydari@westbaysanitary.org

Mark Robert Robles, E.I.T.

Associate Engineer

Email: mrobles@westbaysanitary.org

Questions shall be received no later than 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Plans, specifications, and additional information may be obtained at no cost but must register with the

California Purchasing Group. West Bay Sanitary District invites vendors to register online at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/california/westbaysanitarydistrict. Vendors looking for assistance registering on the California Purchasing Group can visit:

https://www.bidnetdirect.com/california/westbaysanitarydistrict or may contact Bidnet Direct’s vendor support team at 800-835-4603 option 2.

The contractor shall be responsible for any addendums that may be posted on the https://www.bidnetdirect.com/california/westbaysanitarydistrict website. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 via Zoom. Any contractors interested in submitting bids for the project are encouraged to attend.

West Bay is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Non-Mandatory Pre-bid Meeting for Illinois Forcemain Replacement

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The Bids opening will be held via Zoom, and in person at the office of the West Bay Sanitary District, 500

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Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier's check or a proposal guaranty bond payable to the order of the West Bay Sanitary District in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid as a guaranty that the bidder will execute the contract if it be awarded to him/her in conformity with the proposal. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond in an amount not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price and a labor and material bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price.

The District ("Owner") reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to determine which proposal is, in the judgment of the District, the lowest responsible bid of a responsible bidder or group of bidders and which proposal should be accepted in the best interest of the District. The District also reserves the right to waive any informalities in any proposal or bid.

Bid proposals received after the time announced for the opening will not be considered. No bidder may withdraw his proposal after the time announced for the opening, or before award and execution of the contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding forty-five (45) days.

Pursuant to the provisions of Public Contract Code Section 22300, and upon the request and at the expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld by the District to ensure performance under the Contract may be deposited with the District, or with a state or federally chartered bank as escrow agent who shall deliver such securities to the Contractor upon satisfactory completion of the contract. Only those securities listed in Government Code Section 16430 or other securities approved by the District are eligible for deposit. The deposit of securities with an escrow agent or the District shall be made in the form and on such terms and conditions as the District may require to protect the interest of the District in the event of the Contractor's default. The Contractor shall be the beneficial owner of any securities that are deposited and shall receive any interest thereon.

Pertaining to Sections 1770, 1773, and 1773.1 of the California Labor Code the successful bidder shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California

Department of Industrial Relations. Copies of such prevailing rates are on file at the District office of the

West Bay Sanitary District and which copies shall be made available to any interested party on request. The successful bidder shall post a copy of such determinations at each job site.

In accordance with the provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the District has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid Class A License or a combination of Class C-12

"Earthwork and Paving", C-34 "Pipeline" and C-42 "Sanitation System" licenses at the time this contract is awarded. Failure to possess the specified license(s) shall render the bid as non-responsive and shall act as a bar to award of the contract to any bidder not possessing said license(s) at the time of award.

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A1-4 PART A

West Bay Sanitary District

Board of Directors

San Mateo County, California

/s/ Sergio Ramirez

General Manager

Dated:

09 / 15 / 2026

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A2-1 PART A

SECTION A2 - INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS

A2.01 INSPECTION OF SITE OF WORK

Bidders are required to inspect the site of the work in order to satisfy themselves by personal examination or by such means as they may prefer, of the location of the proposed work and of the actual conditions of the site of work. If, during the course of his examination, a bidder finds facts or conditions that appear confusing to him, he may apply to the District for additional information and explanation before submitting his bid.

However, no such supplemental information requested or furnished shall vary the terms of the specifications or the Contractor's sole responsibility to satisfy himself as to the conditions of the work to be performed.

The submission of a proposal by the bidder shall constitute the acknowledgment that, if awarded the contract, he has relied and is relying on his own examination of (a) the site of the work, (b) the access to the site, and

(c) all other data, matters, and things requisite to the fulfillment of the work and on his own knowledge of existing services and utilities on and in the vicinity of the site of the work to be constructed under the contract, and not on any representation or warranty of the District. No claim for additional compensation will be allowed which is based upon a lack of knowledge of the above items.

A2.02 EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

Each bidder shall thoroughly examine and be familiar with legal and procedural documents, general conditions, specifications, drawings and addenda (if any). The submission of a proposal shall constitute an acknowledgment upon which the District may rely that the bidder has thoroughly examined and is familiar with the contract documents. The failure or neglect of a bidder to receive or examine any of the contract documents shall in no way relieve him from any obligation with respect to his proposal or to the contract. No claim for additional compensation will be allowed which is based upon a lack of knowledge of any contract documents.

A2.03 INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

No oral representation or interpretations will be made to any bidder as to the meaning of the contract documents. Requests for an interpretation shall be made in writing and delivered to the District at least 10 days before the time announced for opening of the proposals. Interpretations by the District will be in the form of an addendum to the contract documents and, when issued, will be sent as promptly as is practical to all parties to whom the bid documents have been issued. All such addenda shall become part of the contract.

A2.04 SUBSURFACE SOIL DATA

Sub-surface soil investigations were completed by Cornerstone Earth Group for this project. The associated geotechnical report is included as an attachment to these specifications.

A2.05 PROPOSAL

Proposals shall be made on the blank forms prepared by the District without removal from the bound contract documents. All proposals shall give the total price proposed, both in writing and in figures, shall give all other information requested herein, and shall be signed by the bidder or his authorized representative, with his address. If the proposal is made by an individual, his name, signature and post office address must be shown; if made by a firm or partnership, the name and post office address of the firm or partnership and the signature of at least one of the general partners must be shown; if made by a corporation, the proposal shall show the name of the state under the laws of which the corporation is chartered, the name and post office address of the corporation, and the title of the person who signs on behalf of the corporation. If the proposal is made by the corporation, a copy of the bylaws or resolution of the board of directors of the corporation shall

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be furnished showing the authority of the office signing the proposal to execute contracts on behalf of the corporation.

Each proposal shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope, labeled as specified in the Advertisement. Bidders are warned against making erasures or alterations of any kind, and proposals which contain omissions, erasures or irregularities of any kind may be rejected. No oral, telegraphic or telephonic proposals or modifications will be considered.

A2.06 ADDENDA

Each proposal shall include specific acknowledgement in the space provided of receipt of all addenda issued during the bidding period. Failure to so acknowledge may result in the proposal being rejected as non-responsive.

A2.07 BID PRICE

The bid price for work as described in Article A3.02 - Bidding Schedule and/or other parts of the Contract

Documents shall include all work described in any part of the Contract Documents that apply unless otherwise specifically provided for.

The bid price in Article A3.02 - Bidding Schedule and for other parts of the Contract Documents shall include everything necessary for the completion of construction and fulfillment of the contract including but not limited to furnishing all materials, equipment, tools, plant and other facilities and all management superintendence, labor and services for that option, except as specifically provided otherwise in the contract documents. Any work or material not specifically described on the bidding schedule and associated with the bidding option shall be performed or supplied as incidental work.

In the event of a difference between a price quoted in words and a price quoted in figures for the same quotation, the words shall be the amount bid. In the event that a product of a unit price and an estimated quantity does not equal the extended amount quoted, the unit price shall govern and the corrected product of the unit price and the estimated quantity shall be deemed to be the amount bid. If the sum of two or more items in a bidding schedule does not equal the total amounts quoted, the individual item amounts shall govern and the corrected total shall be deemed to the amount bid.

A2.08 TAXES

Bid prices shall include allowance for all federal, state and local taxes.

A2.09 VARIATIONS

By the submission of the bid proposal, it will be assumed by the District that the bidder has accepted without reservation or amendment the whole of the contract documents. However, a bidder may submit a proposal which is conditional upon such qualifications of or amendments to the contract documents as do not, in the sole discretion of the District materially alter the terms of the contract documents. The qualifications or amendments shall be fully described on the proposal. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any such entire bid containing the same or to consider price variations therefore (if any) in determining the lowest responsible bid.

A2.10 QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS

Each bidder shall be skilled and regularly engaged in the general class type of work called for under the contract. A statement setting forth his experience shall be submitted by each bidder on the form provided herewith. The General Contractor, or sub-contractor performing the work shall be competent in performing

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such type of work and shall demonstrate his competency and ability to perform such work by submitting sufficient documentation of prior similar projects and experiences and/or other information and data that, in the opinion of the District, constitutes sufficient evidence of the ability of the contractor or sub-contractor to perform and complete the same nature and magnitude of work by the method requested by the District for this project. In addition, a statement setting forth the experience, knowledge, and ability of the personnel available for employment in responsible charge of the work shall be submitted by each bidder on the form provided herewith. Failure to submit satisfactory evidence of competency to perform the work is sufficient cause for the District to determine the submitted bid unresponsive, which prevents award of the contract to the

Contractor.

Each bidder shall possess either a Class A license or a combination of the Class C licenses as indicated in

Article B8.0l - License Requirement. A copy of the Contractor's license(s) shall be submitted with the bid.

It is the intention of the District to award a contract to the bidder who furnishes satisfactory evidence that he has the requisite experience and ability and that he has sufficient capital, facilities and plant to enable him to prosecute the work successfully and properly, and to complete it within the time named in the contract.

To determine the degree of responsibility to be credited to the bidder, the District will consider previous work relationships and cooperation with the District and will also weigh any evidence that the bidder or personnel available for employment in responsible charge of the work has performed satisfactorily other contracts of like nature, magnitude and comparable difficulty and comparable rates of progress.

All contractors and subcontractors must register with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) prior to bidding on or performing any work for this project. Registration is valid for one fiscal year. Contractors who are debarred from performing state or federal public works are not eligible for registration; thus not eligible for bidding on this project. Contractors and subcontractors who fail to register prior to submitting a bid or performing any public work are subject to a penalty registration per DIR regulations. Each company or entity only needs to be registered once even if the company holds multiple licenses.

A2.11 LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS

Each proposal shall have listed on the form provided herewith the name and address of each subcontractor to whom the bidder proposes to sublet portions of the work in excess of one-half of one percent of the total amount of his bid. For the purpose of this paragraph, a subcontractor is defined as one who contracts with the contractor to furnish materials and labor, or labor only for the performance of work at the site of the work.

Contractor shall use only those subcontractors on the list, unless he receives prior written approval by District to substitute a subcontractor. As noted in Section 2.10, subcontractors must be registered with the DIR.

A2.12 PROPOSAL GUARANTY

The proposal shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty bond duly completed on the form found in Section

A-4 of these contract specifications, by a corporation which is listed in the latest form 356 of the United

States treasury Department as being acceptable as surety on Federal bonds and is duly licensed and admitted by the State of California to be a surety insurer in the State, in the sum of at least 10 percent of the total bid amount as described in the bidding schedule and/or other parts of the Contract Documents; or alternatively there is attached a certified or cashier's check, payable to the District in the sum of at least 10 percent of the total bid amount.

The amount payable to the District under the proposal guaranty bond, or the certified or the cashier's check and the amount thereof, as the case may be, shall be forfeited to the District as liquidated damages in case of a failure or neglect of the bidder to furnish, execute and deliver to the District the required performance bond, labor and material bond, evidences of insurance, and to enter into, execute and deliver to the District the

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agreement on the form provided herewith, within 10 days after being notified in writing by the District that the award has been made and the agreement is ready for execution.

A2.13 MODIFICATION OF PROPOSAL

A modification of a proposal already received will be considered only if the modification is received prior to the time announced for the opening of bid proposals. All modifications shall be made in writing, executed and submitted in the same form and manner as the original proposal.

A2.14 POSTPONEMENT OF OPENING

The District reserves the right to postpone the date and time for opening of proposals at any time prior to the date and time announced in the advertisement.

A2.15 DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDER

If there is reason to believe that collusion exists among the bidders, none of the bids of the participants in such collusion will be considered and the District may likewise elect to reject all bids received. All bidders are required to execute a non-collusion affidavit pursuant to Public Contract Code 7106 in the form shown in

Section A3.04 – Non-collusion Affidavit and submit it with his/her bid. Bidders may be disqualified also if, in the opinion of the District, the bidder and/or subcontractor is not qualified to perform the work specified in these contract documents.

A2.16 REJECTION OF PROPOSALS

The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, including any which are incomplete, obscure or irregular; any proposals which omit a bid on any one or more items on which the bids are required; any proposals which omit unit prices; any bid accompanied by a proposal guaranty bond from a surety not meeting the surety qualification requirements of Article A2.12 or from a surety the District has cause to believe is likely to be incapable of fulfilling its obligations under the bond; and any proposals from bidders who have previously failed to perform properly or to complete on time contracts of any nature.

The District reserves the right to waive informalities in any proposal or bid.

A2.17 AWARD OF CONTRACT

Within 45 days after the time of opening bid proposals, the District will act either to accept a proposal from the lowest responsible bidder or to reject all proposals. The acceptance of a proposal will be evidenced by a notice of award of contract in writing, delivered in person or by certified mail to the bidder whose proposal is accepted. No other act of the District shall constitute acceptance of a proposal. The award of contract shall obligate the bidder whose proposal is accepted to furnish a performance bond, labor and material bond and evidences of insurance and execute the agreement set forth in the contract documents.

A2.18 RETURN OF PROPOSAL GUARANTIES

Within 10 days after the bids are opened, the District will return the proposal guaranties accompanying the proposals which are not to be considered in making award. Proposal guaranties of the lowest 3 bidders will be held until the contract has been fully executed with the lowest responsive bidder after which they will be returned to the respective bidders.

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A2.19 EXECUTION OF CONTRACT

The contract agreement shall be executed in quadruplicate by the successful bidder and returned, together with the contract bonds and evidences of insurance, within 10 days after receiving written notice of the award of the contract. After execution by the District, one copy shall be returned to the Contractor.

A2.20 NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT

The Contractor shall comply with all laws, state and federal, prohibiting employment discrimination.

A2.21 WAGE DETERMINATION

Included as part of specifications and special requirements is the schedule of Wage Determinations of the

U.S. Secretary of Labor and it shall be incumbent upon the successful bidder to pay minimum hourly wage required to be paid to the various workmen employed directly upon the site of the work, and in case of conflict with any local prevailing rates, the higher rate shall prevail

A2.22 COMPLIANCE WITH LABOR STANDARDS

The Contractor shall comply with the Labor Standards set forth in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relative to the payment of prevailing wages (Wage Determination) as described by the Secretary of Labor and certain other labor standards and procedures as set forth therein.

Contractor will pay and will require all subcontractors to pay all employees on said Project a salary or wage at least equal to the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act for each craft or type of worker needed to perform the Contract. A copy of the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act to be complied with are incorporated herein as a part of this Contract and referred to by reference. District has ascertained from the State of California Director of Industrial Relations, the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for legal holiday and overtime work in the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft or type of work needed to execute this

Contract, and copies of the same are on file in the District Office. The Contractor agrees that not less than said prevailing rates shall be paid to workers employed on this public works contract as required by Labor Code

Section 1774 of the State of California. Contractor shall, as a penalty to the District, forfeit up to Fifty Dollars

($50.00) for each calendar day or portion thereof for each worker paid (either by it or any subcontractor under it), less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as set by the Director of Industrial Relations, in accordance with Section 1770 of the Labor Code for the work provided for in this Contract, all in accordance with

Section 1775 of the Labor Code of the State of California. Section 1773.8 of the Labor Code of the State of

California, regarding the payment of travel and subsistence payments, is applicable to this Contract and

Contractor shall comply therewith.

Contractor shall submit payroll certification forms verifying compliance with the prevailing wage provisions of this Article.

A2.23 APPRENTICESHIP

The Contractor and any subcontractor under him shall comply with the requirements of Sections 1777.5,

1777.6 and 1777.7 (as amended) of the Labor Code concerning employment of apprentices.

Section 1777.5 as amended, requires the Contractor or subcontractor employing tradesmen in any apprentice able occupation to apply to the joint apprenticeship committee nearest the site of the public works project and which administers the apprenticeship program in that trade for a certificate of approval. The certificates will

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also fix the ratio of apprentices to journeymen that will be used in the performance of the contract. The ratio of apprentices to journeymen in such cases shall not be less than one hour of apprentice work for every five hours of labor performed by a journeyman, except:

1. In the event unemployment for the previous three-month period in such area exceeds an average of

15 percent; or

2. In the event the number of apprentices in training in such area exceeds a ratio of 1 to 5; or

3. If there is a showing that the apprentice able craft or trade is replacing at least one-thirtieth of its journeymen annually through apprenticeship training, either (a) on a statewide basis, or (b) on a local basis.

4. If assignment of an apprentice to any work performed under a public works contract would create a condition which would jeopardize his life or the life, safety or property of fellow employees or the public at large or if the specific task to which the apprentice is to be assigned is of such a nature that training cannot be provided by a journeyman.

The Contractor is required to make contributions to funds established for the administration of apprenticeship programs if he employs registered apprentices or journeymen in any apprentice able trade on such contracts and if other contractors on the public works site are making such contributions.

Information relative to apprenticeship standards, wage schedules and other requirements, may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, the Official Administrator of Apprenticeship, San Francisco, California, or from the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices

A2.24 SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION

The Contractor shall comply with all relevant provisions of the Safety and Health Regulations for

Construction, promulgated by the Secretary of Labor under Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and

Safety Standards Act, as set forth in Title 29, C.P.R. Copies of these regulations may be obtained from Labor

Building, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20013. The Contractor shall also comply with all provisions of the California Occupational Safety and Health Act of

1973.

A2.25 SUBSTITUTION OF EQUALS

The material which has been specified shall be provided. No substitutions will be allowed except as provided for in California Public Contract Code Section 3400(a) when materials called for in the contract are designated by specific brand or trade name.

A2.26 PRE-BID CONFERENCE

All plan holders are urged to attend a pre-bid conference to be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 via Zoom.

A2.27 DOCUMENTS

Bidder's attention is directed to complete and sign the following documents and submit them with the bid:

1. Proposal.

2. License Statement and copy of license.

3. Non-collusion Affidavit.

4. Statement of Inspection of Site.

5. Bidder's Experience Statement.

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6. Personnel Experience Statement.

7. Proposed Subcontractors Form.

8. Receipt of Addenda.

9. Proposal Guaranty Bond.

The Agreement Form, Insurance Endorsement Forms, Labor and Material Bond Forms and Performance

Bond Form will be required to be completed by the selected lower bidder before award of contract.

A2.28 TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

The Contractor shall comply with all relevant provisions of federal, state and local codes and regulations in regard to the traffic control. The successful bidder shall submit Traffic Control Plans to be approved by the District and all jurisdictional Agencies, Towns and Cities. The Traffic Control Plan shall incorporate

Caltrans Standard Details. The successful bidder shall submit the Traffic Control Plan to the District 10 days prior to the Pre-Construction Conference scheduled by the District. For more detail in regard to the Traffic

Control Plan, refer to Article B8.11 of these specifications and the requirements of each jurisdiction in the

Appendix section of these Project Specifications.

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West Bay Sanitary District ILLINOIS FM REPLACEMENT

A3-1 PART A

SECTION A3 - PROPOSAL

A3.01 PROPOSAL

Date:

West Bay Sanitary District

500 Laurel Street Menlo Park, California 94025

The undersigned, as bidder, declares that we have examined all of the contract documents herein contained and that we will contract with the District on the form of agreement provided herewith to do everything necessary for the fulfillment of this contract at the prices and on the terms and conditions herein contained.

We agree that the following shall form a part of this proposal: Advertisement for Bids; Information to

Bidders; Bid Schedule; Proposed Qualifications and Amendments; Experience Statement; Personnel Roster;

Proposed Subcontractors; Proposal Guaranty Bonds; Proposed form of "Agreement;" Performance Bond;

Labor and Material Bond; Non-Collusion Affidavit; as well as all General Conditions, specifications and detailed plans and drawings. We acknowledge that addenda numbers have been delivered to us and have been examined as part of the contract documents.

Attached is the proposal guaranty bond form found in Section A of these contract specifications, duly completed by a corporation which meets the surety qualification requirements of Article A2.12 of these contract specifications, in the amount of at least ten percent of the total amount of our proposal; or alternatively there is attached a certified or cashier's check payable to the District in the amount of at least ten percent of the total amount of our proposal. If we choose to attach a proposal bond, we understand and agree that the District may reject our proposal if the surety does not meet the requirements of Article A2.12, or if the District has cause to believe the surety is likely to be incapable of fulfilling its obligations under the bond.

If our proposal is accepted, we agree to sign the agreement form and to furnish the performance bond, labor and material bond, and the required insurance endorsement forms within 10 calendar days after receiving written “Notice of the Award” of the contract.

We further agree, if our proposal is accepted and a contract for performance of work is entered into with the

District, to so plan the work and to prosecute it with such diligence that all of the work shall be completed within the time stipulated in Article B8.04, Time of Completion, from the date set forth in the Notice To

Proceed.

In accordance with Section 4552 of the California Government Code, the bidder agrees that if the bid is accepted, it will assign to the District all rights, title and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 15) or under the Cartwright Act [Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the California Business and Professions Code], arising from purchase of goods, materials, or services by the bidder for sale to the District pursuant to the bid. Such assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the District tenders final payment to the bidder.

West Bay Sanitary District Illinois FM Replacement

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A3.02 BIDDING SCHEDULE

Item numbers contained in this schedule are intended for cross reference to Section C5.08 “Measurement and Payment” of the project specifications. The unit price for an individual item may vary depending upon the project under which it is included.

WEST BAY SANITARY DISTRICT

ILLINOIS FORCEMAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT

BID SCHEDULE

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION

UNIT

QUANTITY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

1.

Mobilization/Demobilization (Not to exceed more than 5% of the total bid)

LS 1 $ ____________ $ ____________

2.

Traffic Control (Not to exceed more than 5% of the total bid)

LS 1 $ ____________ $ ____________

3.

Dust Control (Not to exceed more than 5% of the total bid)

LS 1 $ $

4. Utility Crossings EA 6 $ $

5.

Pavement Restoration – Caltrans Right of Way

SF 1,500 $ $

6.

Pavement Restoration – East Palo Alto Right of Way

SF 6,800 $ $

7.

Easement/Landscape Restoration

LS 1 $ $

8.

Slurry Seal – East Palo Alto Right of Way

SF 60,000 $ $

9. Sheeting/Shoring/Bracing LS 1 $ $

10. Potholing Existing Utilities EA 11 $ $

11.

Replacing Existing Manhole/New Concrete Manholes for Bypass Valves

EA 5 $ ____________ $ ____________

12.

New 6” DIP by Open Trench Method

LF 2,135 $ ____________ $ ____________

13.

Abandonment of Existing Forcemain with Flowable Fill, Manholes, and Appurtenances

LS 1 $ ____________ $ ____________

14. Concrete Replacement LS 1 $ $

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15. Project Signage EA 2 $ $

16. Sewer Bypass LS 1 $ $

17.

Restoration of Striping and Damaged Traffic Loops

LS 1 $ $

TOTAL BASE BID AMOUNT IN NUMBERS $

TOTAL BASE BID AMOUNT IN WORDS

In case of discrepancy between words and figures of the total amount, the words shall prevail. If erasures or other changes appear on this proposal, each such erasure must be initialed by the person signing the bid.

Respectfully submitted:

Signature of Bidder Title Date

Name of Bidder (Please Print)

Address

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A3.03 LICENSE STATEMENT

Contractor:

Address:

Telephone No:

License No:

Classification:

License Expiration Date:

Department of Industrial Relations Registration Number:

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

Executed this day of 20 , at

, California.

Signature of Contractor

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A3.04 NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT TO BE EXECUTED BY BIDDER AND

SUBMITTED WITH BID

State of California )

County of )

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

, 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 nor indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder 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 to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid.

Signature of Contractor

Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of ,20 .

Notary Public

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A3.05 STATEMENT OF INSPECTION OF SITE

The undersigned, as bidder, states that he has inspected the site of the proposed work in order to satisfy himself, by personal examination, or by such other means as he prefers, of the location of the proposed work and as to the actual conditions of and at the site of the work. The bidder is also advised that his certification of site inspection herein includes inspection of the site by any and all of the sub-contractors listed for this project for any and all portions of the work performed by any and all such sub-contractors.

Print Name of Bidder

Signature of Bidder

Address

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A3.06 BIDDER'S EXPERIENCE STATEMENT

The following outline is a record of the Bidder's experience in construction of a type similar in magnitude and character to that contemplated under this contract. Additional numbered pages outlining this portion of the proposal may be attached to this page.

General Contractor

Sub-contractor

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A3.07 PERSONNEL EXPERIENCE STATEMENT

The following is a list of personnel, including a record of each person's experience, knowledge and ability, who, if the Bidder is awarded the Contract, will be available to actively supervise the work; it is understood the work will be directed by one of these persons. Additional numbered pages outlining this portion of the proposal may be attached to this page.

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A3.08 PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS

The General Contractor shall submit the following information for each sub-contractor that will be used in performing certain portions of the project. At a minimum, such information shall consist of the name and business address of each subcontractor, in addition to a brief description of the work to be performed by each subcontractor proposed for this project. The General Contractor shall not employ any other subcontractors to do work in excess of one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the total amount of the bid without prior written approval by the District, except as may be submitted herein in this proposal. The Contractor will not be allowed to substitute an approved subcontractor without prior written approval by the District. Additional numbered pages outlining this portion of the proposal may be attached to this page. Each page shall be headed

Proposed Subcontractors, and shall be signed by the General Contractor.

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