PLUMAS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

SPECIFICATIONS FOR

ROGERS FIELD

CHESTER, CALIFORNIA

EXPAND EXISTING FUEL STORAGE TANKS

AIP NO. 3-06-0040-0XX-2026

JULY 2026

PREPARED BY:

BRANDLEY ENGINEERING, INC.

LOOMIS, CALIFORNIA

7/8/26

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR

ROGERS FIELD

CHESTER, CALIFORNIA

EXPAND EXISTING FUEL STORAGE TANKS

AIP NO. 3-06-0040-0XX-2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page

DIVISION I ORGANIZATION OF SPECIFICATIONS ........................................... I-1

DIVISION II BIDDING AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

Part A Invitation for Bids ....................................................................................... A-1 Part B Instructions to Bidders ................................................................................ B-1 Part C Bid Form ..................................................................................................... C-1 Bid Schedule ............................................................................................... C-6 Bidder's Bond ............................................................................................. C-8 Designation of Subcontractors ................................................................... C-10 Certification of Bidder’s Experience and Qualifications ........................... C-11 Public Contract Code Section 10162 Questionnaire .................................. C-14 Public Contract Section 10232 Statement .................................................. C-14 Title 23, United States Code, Section 112, Non-Collusion Affidavit .......................................................................... C-14 Bidders List Collection Form ..................................................................... C-15 Fostering Small Business Participation ...................................................... C-17 Non-Certified Small Business Verification Form ...................................... C-18 Certificates Regarding Debarment ............................................................. C-19 Trade Restriction Certification ................................................................... C-20 Certification Regarding Lobbying ............................................................. C-22 Certification of Compliance with FAA Buy American Preference ........... C-23 Certification Regarding Domestic Preferences for Procurements ............. C-26 Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment ............................................................................ C-27 Certification of Offeror/Bidder Regarding Tax Delinquency and Felony Convictions ................................................................................. C-28 Iran Contracting Act Certification .............................................................. C-29 Fleet Compliance Certification .................................................................. C-30 Certification of Bidder for Bid Form ......................................................... C-31

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DIVISION II BIDDING AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS (Continued) Part D Construction Agreement with Contract Provisions for Obligated

Sponsors and Airport Improvement Program Projects .............................. D-1 Part E Faithful Performance Bond ........................................................................ E-1 Part F Labor and Material Bond ........................................................................... F-1

DIVISION III FEDERAL PROVISIONS

Part A FAA General Provisions – AC 150/5370-10H:

10 Definition of Terms ......................................................................................... GP-1 20 Proposal Requirements and Conditions .......................................................... GP-8 30 Award and Execution of Contract .................................................................. GP-11 40 Scope of Work ................................................................................................. GP-13 50 Control of Work ............................................................................................... GP-16 60 Control of Materials ......................................................................................... GP-21 70 Legal Relations and Responsibility to Public ................................................. GP-24 80 Execution and Progress ................................................................................... GP-29 90 Measurement and Payment ............................................................................. GP-35 Part B FAA General Construction Items – AC 150/5370-10H

C-102 Temporary Air and Water Pollution, Soil Erosion, and Siltation Control .............................................................................. GC-1 C-105 Mobilization ........................................................................................ GC-4 C-106 Marking and Lighting of Closed Airport Facilities ........................... GC-6

Part C Department of Labor Wage Determination .................................................... WD-1

DIVISION IV SPECIAL CONDITIONS

(1) Location ............................................................................................................. SC-1

(2) Work To Be Done ............................................................................................. SC-1

(3) Plans and Specifications .................................................................................... SC-1

(4) Laws To Be Observed ....................................................................................... SC-2

(5) California Air Resources board (“CARB”) Regulations .................................. SC-3

(6) Laws Affecting Public Works ........................................................................... SC-4

(7) Limits of Construction ....................................................................................... SC-4

(8) Progress of Work and Time of Completion ...................................................... SC-4

(9) Liquidated Damages ......................................................................................... SC-5

(10) Construction Schedule ....................................................................................... SC-5

(11) Closures of Runways, Taxiways and Aprons ................................................... SC-5

(12) Construction Phasing ......................................................................................... SC-6

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(13) Hauling Routes on Airport Property ................................................................. SC-6

(14) Contractor’s Storage Area ................................................................................. SC-6

(15) Watering ............................................................................................................ SC-7

(16) Marking of Construction Equipment ................................................................ SC-7

(17) Aircraft Right of Way and Access .................................................................... SC-7

(18) Protection of Cables, Controls, NAVAIDs and Weather Bureau Facilities ................................................................................ SC-7

(19) Airport Security ................................................................................................. SC-9

(20) Aviation Safety Requirements During Construction ........................................ SC-9

(21) Submittals and/or Shop Drawings ..................................................................... SC-16

(22) Submittal and Shop Drawing Approvals........................................................... SC-17

(23) Videotaping ....................................................................................................... SC-18

(24) Construction Management Plan ........................................................................ SC-18

(25) Contractor's Record Drawings .......................................................................... SC-18

(26) Operation and Maintenance Manuals ................................................................ SC-19

(27) Anti-Trust Assignment ...................................................................................... SC-19

(28) Contractor Not Agent, Nor Employee .............................................................. SC-20

(29) Contractor's Guarantee ...................................................................................... SC-20

(30) Coordination Meeting ........................................................................................ SC-20

(31) Existing Conditions ........................................................................................... SC-20

(32) Determination of In-Place Density .................................................................... SC-21

DIVISION V TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

FS-101 Commissiong of Fuel Tank Systems.............................................................FS-101-1 P-151 Clearing and Grubbing .................................................................................... P-151-1 P-152 Excavation, Subgrade, and Embankment ....................................................... P-152-1 P-208 Aggregate Base Course ................................................................................... P-208-1 P-605 Joint Sealants for Pavements ........................................................................... P-605-1 P-610 Concrete for Miscellaneous Structures ........................................................... P-610-1 D-701 Pipe for Storm Drains and Culverts ............................................................... D-701-1 L-108 Underground Power Cable for Airports .......................................................... L-108-1 L-110 Airport Underground Electrical Duct Banks and Conduit .............................. L-110-1

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A– Construction Safety and Phasing Plan (CSPP) APPENDIX B - Required Submittals List

DIVISION I

ORGANIZATION OF SPECIFICATIONS

Organization of Specifications Division I – Page I-1

DIVISION I

ORGANIZATION OF SPECIFICATIONS

These specifications include the required FAA General Provisions and FAA General Construction Items in Division III, which are taken from Advisory Circular 150/5370-10H, “Standards for Specifying Construction of Airports.” Also included are Bidding and Contract Documents (Division II), Special Conditions (Division IV).

The FAA Technical Provisions of this specification are based on Advisory Circular 150/5370-10H, "Standards for Specifying Construction of Airports." This standard specification has been modified to contain sections specifically applicable to this Project and to include requirements specifically related to the Project site.

A Construction Safety and Phasing Plan (CSPP) has been prepared to outline all safety issues related to the proposed construction. The CSPP is included in these specifications as Appendix A. The Contractor will be required to submit all reports designated in the CSPP and implement all safety measures set forth in this plan.

There will be no official Quality Control (QC) plan required of the Contractor during the construction of this project, but the Contractor will be required to perform Quality Control testing as called for in the specifications. The Owner is responsible for Quality Assurance (QA) to confirm that all work has been performed in accordance with the plans and specifications. The Contractor is encouraged to provide quality control on all materials and construction operations to assure quality materials and conformance with specifications. A Required Submittals List has been included in these specifications in Appendix B.

DIVISION II

BIDDING AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

Invitation for Bids Division II, Part A – Page A1

PART A

INVITATION FOR BIDS

SEALED PROPOSALS must be delivered to Plumas County Facility Services and Airports, 198 Andy’s Way, Quincy, California 95971, clearly marked:

SEALED BID

PLUMAS COUNTY

ROGERS FIELD – EXPAND EXISTING FUEL STORAGE TANKS

until 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday August 6, 2026, at which time and place they will be opened and publicly read aloud. These proposals shall be for furnishing all labor, material, tax, transportation, equipment, and services necessary for the construction of all work covered by:

Obtaining or Inspecting Contract Documents. Bid documents (plans/specifications) may be obtained beginning Thursday July 9, 2026, online at https://www.plumascounty.us/Bids.aspx

All addenda will be posted on the County Website used for obtaining the bid documents.

Contract Time. This work shall be constructed in accordance with details as shown on the plans and described in the specifications for this project. All procurement and site work to be performed shall be completed within two hundred eighty (280) calendar days with twenty five (25) working days allowed for on-site work.

Bidder’s Bond. Bids must be sealed and accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier's check, equivalent to ten percent (10%) of the proposal, payable to the order of Plumas County, to guarantee that if a proposal is accepted, a contract will be entered into and its performance secured. A Bidder's Bond to like effect and amount with a corporate surety will be acceptable for this project. Bids must be in writing and signed by or on behalf of the bidder. Contractor must have appropriate license during all times construction work is underway.

Award of Contract. The contract will be awarded on the basis of UNIT BID price and will provide for progressive payments and liquidated damages as fixed in the specifications. All proposals must be made on the forms as contained in the specifications for the previously described project and shall in all respects comply with the Instructions to Bidders and Contract Documents. Bids must be in writing and signed by or on behalf of the bidder. Each bidder must supply all the information required by the bid documents and specifications.

The award of this project is contingent upon a grant offer from the Federal Aviation Administration and acceptance of the grant offer by Plumas County.

Invitation for Bids Division II, Part A – Page A2

Plumas County reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids or to utilize any alternate procedures as authorized by California Public Contracts Code Sections 20166 and 20167, and accept such bids as are to the best interest of the County. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid for a period of ninety (90) days after the date bids are opened. By submitting a bid, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the attached Plumas County standard contract template should you be awarded the bid.

Bonding Requirements. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond for 100 percent of the contract price to secure fulfillment of all the bidder's obligations under such contract. The successful bidder will further be required to furnish a Labor and Material Bond for 100 percent of the contract price to assure payment as required by law of all persons supplying labor and material in the execution of the work provided for in the contract.

Federal Provisions. The work to be done is being financed in whole or in part by means of a grant made by the United States acting through the Federal Aviation Administration of the Department of Transportation. This project is subject to the Federal provisions, statutes and regulations as set forth in the project specifications.

This project is under and subject to the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act and Wage Rate Decision contained in the contract documents.

The requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 apply to this contract. It is the policy of the Sponsor to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin in the award or performance of this contract. The Sponsor encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership.

Title IV – Civil Rights Act – As a condition of a grant award, the Sponsor shall demonstrate that it complies with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d et seq) and implementing regulations (49 CFR part 21) including amendments thereto, the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 (49 U.S.C. § 47123), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq.), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.), U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Assurances, and other relevant civil rights statutes, regulations, or authorities, including any amendments or updates thereto. This may include, as applicable, providing a current Title VI Program Plan to the FAA for approval, in the format and according to the timeline required by the FAA, and other information about the communities that will be benefited and impacted by the project. A completed FAA Title VI Pre-Grant Award Checklist is required for every grant application, unless excused by the FAA. The Sponsor shall affirmatively ensure that when carrying out any project supported by this grant that it complies with all federal nondiscrimination and civil rights laws based on race, color, national origin, sex, creed, age, disability, genetic information, in consideration for federal financial assistance. The Department’s and FAA’s Office of Civil Rights may provide resources and technical assistance to recipients to ensure full and sustainable compliance with Federal civil rights requirements. Failure to comply with civil rights requirements will be considered a violation of the agreement or contract and be subject to any enforcement action as authorized by law.

Invitation for Bids Division II, Part A – Page A3

Small Business Participation The Sponsor has established a Small Business Element in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26 to facilitate competition by small business concerns, taking all reasonable steps to eliminate obstacles to their participation and to create a level playing field on which small businesses can compete fairly. While there is no specific numerical goal assigned to small business participation the prime contractor should make every effort to solicit small business concerns (as defined in 13 CFR Part

121) to participate as subcontractors, service providers, suppliers, etc.

The Bidder must submit the Small Business Participation information with its proposal on the forms provided herein (Fostering Small Business Participation & Non-Certified Small Business Verification Form).

Socially/Economically Disadvantaged Financial Institutions The Sponsor encourages Contractors and Subcontractors to utilize the services of financial institutions owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in the community. You can find a link to Minority-Owned Financial Institutions and their branches on the FDIC website: https://www.fdic.gov/regulations/resources/minority/mdi.html or the U. S.

Department of Treasury – Bureau of the Fiscal Service https://fiscal.treasury.gov/mbdp/.

CARB Contracting Requirements:

The California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) implemented amendments to the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulations (“Regulation”) which are effective on January 1, 2024 and apply broadly to all self-propelled off road diesel vehicles 25 horsepower or greater and other forms of equipment used in California. A copy of the Regulation is available at https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/regact/2022/off-roaddiesel/appa-1.pdf. Bidders are required to comply with all CARB and Regulation requirements, including, without limitation, all applicable sections of the Regulation, as codified in Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations section 2449 et seq. throughout the duration of the Project. Bidders must provide, with their Bid, copies of Bidder’s and all listed subcontractors’ most recent, valid Certificate of Reported Compliance (“CRC”) issued by CARB. Failure to provide valid CRCs as required herein may render the Bid non-responsive.

Virtual Pre-Bid Conference. The County will hold a virtual pre-bid conference on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 9:30am (Pacific Time) for the project.

Link for Virtual Pre-Bid Conference Information https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85356684658?pwd=MIaLJLDhae93sjK2uiX4eFltSkMVsb.1 Meeting ID: 853 5668 4658 Passcode: 843160 One tap mobile +16694449171,,85356684658#,,,,*843160# US

Job-Walk All interested bidders are invited for an optional site visit that may be set by appointment only by emailing Nick Collin at nickcollin@countyofplumas.com

Invitation for Bids Division II, Part A – Page A4

Contractor’s License Classification. A contractor will not be required to be licensed to prepare a bid for the project but must be licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the Business and Professions Code, before performing any work on the project. A license of the classification required for the work proposed under this contract is mandatory.

DIR Registration: In accordance with Senate Bill 854 (SB 854), all contractors submitting a bid for this project must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). All contractors and subcontractors who bid and work on any County-awarded public works project must be registered.

Securities: Monthly progress payments shall be made to the Contractor for the value of the work completed during the preceding month, less a five percent (5%) security withhold. At the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with the City or with a state or federally chartered bank as the escrow agent, who shall pay such monies to the Contractor upon satisfactory completion of the contract. Securities eligible for investment under this section shall include those listed in Government Code Section 16430 or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit. The Contractor shall be the beneficial owner of any securities substituted for monies withheld and shall receive any interest thereon.

PLUMAS COUNTY

Date:

Instructions to Bidders Division II, Part B – Page B1

PART B

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by Plumas County Facility Services and Airports, 198 Andy’s Way, Quincy, California 95971, at the time set forth in the Invitation for Bids for the furnishing of all required tax, labor, material, transportation, and equipment necessary for the construction of all work covered by all in accordance with the plans and specifications on file with Plumas County Facility Services Department, Quincy, California 95971, to which bidders are particularly referred.

Immediately after the time set for opening of bids, the proposals will be publicly opened and read at the Plumas County Facility Services and Airports, 198 Andy’s Way, Quincy, California 95971, and will be referred to and considered by the Board of Supervisors at its regular meeting. Any bid received after the time specified will be returned to the bidder unopened.

1. SCOPE OF PROJECT

The work to be done under this contract consists of furnishing all materials, plant and equipment, and performing all necessary labor in accordance with the Contract Documents as directed by the County or its authorized representative, as follows:

• Install new 12,000 gallon Jet A AST with enclosed pumping skid equipment enclosure.

• Install new fuel transfer containment pad and drainage connections.

• Install electrical service from existing airfield electrical vault.

Perform all work and furnish all materials incidental to the above and in accordance with the prepared plans, specifications, and special provisions and/or as directed by Plumas County or its authorized representative.

2. PREPARATION OF BID

All bids must complete utilizing the forms provided by the County in the Contract Documents, including, without limitation, completing all certifications on the forms provided in the Bid Form.

All blank spaces for bid prices must be filled in, in ink or typewritten.

Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing on the outside the name of the bidder, his/her address, and the name of the project for which the bid is submitted. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed as specified in the bid form.

Instructions to Bidders Division II, Part B – Page B2

3. LOCAL CONDITIONS

Bidders are notified that they must carefully examine the Plans and Specifications, annexed forms of Proposal, General Conditions, and Contract and thoroughly familiarize themselves with all State and other laws pertaining to this improvement. They must also examine and judge for themselves as to the location and character of the proposed work, the amounts and quality of the materials required, the work to be done, the probable soil classification, and other features to be encountered. No allowance will be made to any bidder because of lack of such examination or knowledge. Bidders will be permitted to make such tests and examinations as they deem necessary to determine the character of the material which will be encountered in excavation. Such tests and examinations shall not interfere with airport operations and shall have prior approval of the Owner.

If any bidder is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the drawings, specifications, or other Contract Documents, or finds discrepancies in, or omissions from, the drawings or specifications, he/she may submit to the Design Engineer a written request for a clarification or correction thereof not later than seven (7) days before the date bids will be opened. The person submitting the request will be responsible for its prompt delivery. Any clarification or correction will be made by written addendum, which shall be mailed or delivered to each person receiving a set of such documents. The County will not be responsible for any other explanation or interpretation of the Contract Documents prior to the submittal of bids.

Any addenda issued before the time in which to submit bids expires shall form a part of the Contract Documents and shall be covered in the bid. Each bidder shall confirm receipt of any and all addenda in the space provided in Paragraph 1 of the bid form.

No person, firm, or corporation shall be allowed to make or file or be interested in more than one bid for the same work, unless alternate bids are called for.

4. EXISTING FACILITIES

The Contractor's attention is directed to the fact that the existing airport facilities must be kept in operation with an absolute minimum of interference, except as specified in the Special Conditions section of these specifications, in order that no delays or hazards affect the using of this airport facility.

The Contractor shall be required to plan and coordinate his/her work with the Engineer in such a manner as to ensure safety and a minimum of hindrance to the public using the facilities. All construction and access to the construction must be confined to the limits designated by the Engineer.

The airport will be remain open during construction of the project.

Instructions to Bidders Division II, Part B – Page B3

5. BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS

It is not required that bidders hold a valid contractor’s license at the time of bidding. It is, however, required that prior to award of a contract a Contractor hold a valid contractor's license of a class corresponding with the work to be done in accordance with the State Contractor's License Law (Chapter 791, Business & Professions Code, 1929, as amended.

The validity of the license of the three apparent low bidders will be checked before the Notice of Award is issued. The prime Contractor for this project shall have the license classification required for the work proposed on this contract by the Contractors State License Board, which shall be maintained in force during the work.

All subcontractors or lower-tier contractors will be required to have a valid California Contractor’s License before they may do any work on the project, which shall be maintained in force during the work. Material suppliers are not required to have a contractor’s license.

6. SUBLETTING OF CONTRACT

The Contractor shall not sublet, sell, transfer, assign or otherwise dispose of the contract or contracts or any portion thereof, or of his/her right, title, or interest therein, without written consent of the Owner. In case such consent is given, the Contractor will be permitted to sublet a portion thereof, but shall perform with his/her own organization not less than 30 percent of the total contract cost, except that any items designated by the Contractor and approved by the Owner as "specialty items" may be performed by subcontract and the cost of any such specialty items so performed by subcontract may be deducted from the total cost before computing the amount of work to be performed by the Contractor with his/her own organization. No subcontracts or transfer of contract shall release the Contractor of his/her liability under contracts and bonds.

7. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBCONTRACTOR BY BIDDERS

The Bidder shall include in his/her proposal for the work the name and the location of the place of business of each subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render service to the general contractor in or about the construction of the work or improvement in an amount in excess of one-half (1/2) of one percent (1%) of the general contractor's total bid, and the portion of the work which will be done by each subcontractor.

8. FORM OF PROPOSAL

All proposals must be submitted on the form furnished herewith and bound herein, and in addition to the necessary unit price items to make a complete bid, all blanks giving general information must be filled in and the bid signed by the Contractor or his/her duly authorized agent.

Proposals for the project described in Paragraph 1 of this section must be enclosed in a sealed envelope plainly addressed and marked as set forth in the Invitation for Bids and must be on file prior to the time of opening of bids.

Instructions to Bidders Division II, Part B – Page B4

Each bid must be accompanied by cash, a certified check or cashier's check upon a bank in good standing, payable to Plumas County, or an acceptable Bid Bond to Plumas County, in the amount of at least ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid for construction cost. Such check or bond shall be forfeited and become the property of Plumas County if the bidder fails or refuses to enter into a contract and furnish satisfactory bonds within fifteen (15) calendar days after due notification that his/her bid has been accepted. The check or bond accompanying the accepted bid will be retained until the contract documents have been signed by the successful bidder and approved by Plumas County and the Federal Aviation Administration.

All bidders must submit with their bids a list of their proposed subcontractors in compliance with Sections 4100-4113 of the Government Code of the State of California. Forms for this designation are furnished in the Contract Documents.

The proposals may be rejected if they show any alteration of forms, additions not called for, conditional or alternative bids, incomplete bids, erasures or irregularities of any kind.

Plumas County reserves the right to retain the checks or bonds of the three lowest bidders until an approved contract has been signed. All other bidders' checks will be returned by Plumas County.

9. CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (“CARB”) REGULATIONS

The County is a Public Works Awarding Body, as defined under Title 13 California Code of Regulations section 2449(c)(46). Accordingly, Bidders must submit, with their Bids, valid Certificates of Reported Compliance (“CRC”) for the Bidder’s fleet and for the fleet(s) of its listed subcontractors (including any applicable leased equipment or vehicles). Bidder must additionally complete and submit the Fleet Compliance Certification, included in the Bid Documents. Failure to provide a CRC for the Bidder, and for all listed subcontractors, or failure to complete the Fleet Compliance Certification, may render the Bid non-responsive.

10. BASIS OF AWARD

In making the award of the contract the County will consider the balanced character of the bids, the experience and ability of the bidders, as well as the extension of the estimate of quantities at the unit prices bid. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest cost for the work subject to the conditions for the basis of award of a contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities not affecting substantial rights, and to delay the award pending approval of the Federal Aviation Administration. The Owner reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, cancel this project if it determines that that Federal Aviation Administration will not approve the project or otherwise approve funding.

In case of conflict in the proposal between unit price bid and the extended total, the unit price bid shall govern. In case of conflict between words and numerals the words, unless obviously incorrect, shall govern.

The basis of the award is subject to all conditions as contained in the Contract Documents. It is understood and agreed that all equipment and material items shall be under immediate control of the Contractor prior to the time they will be needed to complete the work at the Airport.

Instructions to Bidders Division II, Part B – Page B5

The contract will be awarded to the lowest bid by a responsive and responsible contractor.

The contract award will be made within ninety (90) calendar days after the date set for the opening of the bids and bids shall remain open for that time. The Contractor shall commence work within ten (10) calendar days after the date set by Plumas County in the written Notice to Proceed to the Contractor.

11. CONTRACT BONDS

Upon receipt of written notice of award of the contract and not more than fifteen (15) days thereafter, the Contractor shall furnish the following bonds with power of attorney issued by a surety licensed to do business in the State of California. The form of the bonds shall be acceptable to the Owner:

a. Faithful Performance Bond in a sum equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the amount of the contract awarded. This bond shall be made payable to Plumas County to guarantee the faithful performance of the contract.

b. Labor and Material Bond in a sum equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the amount of the contract awarded. This bond shall be made payable to Plumas County to guarantee the payment of all labor, materials, rentals, etc. This bond shall have specific provisions to assure payment of all unemployment contributions which become due and payable.

12. WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE

The Contractor shall provide worker's compensation insurance, as required under the laws of the State of California, protecting the employees on the work, and shall pay all premiums due thereunder.

13. PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE

The Contractor shall not commence any work or permit any subcontractor to commence any work until he/she obtains at his/her expense all required insurance. Such insurance must have the approval of the Owner as to limit, form and amount.

Any insurance bearing on adequacy of performance shall be maintained after completion of the project for the full guarantee period.

For insurance requirements see Article 23 of the Construction Agreement included in these specifications.

Instructions to Bidders Division II, Part B – Page B6

14. CONTRACT TIME

The Contractor shall begin work within ten (10) calendar days after the date set in the written Notice to Proceed by the Owner and shall diligently prosecute same to completion for all of the proposed construction.

This work shall be constructed in accordance with details as shown on the plans and described in the specifications for this project. All procurement and site work to be performed shall be completed within two hundred eighty (280) calendar days with twenty five (25) working days allowed for on-site work.

15. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

If the Contractor refuses or fails to complete the work within the time specified, including authorized extensions, there shall be deducted from monies due the Contractor, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages the sum of _Three Thousand Dollars ($ 3,000.00) for each calendar day subsequent to the time specified for each project and the time the work is actually completed and accepted. Delays caused by adverse weather conditions or conditions for which the Owner is clearly responsible will be added to the contract time.

16. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS

The work done under this contract is being financed in part by a grant from the U.S.

Government under the Airport Improvement Program. The Federal Requirements included in Division II, Part D, Exhibit C, Contract Provisions for Obligated Sponsors and Airport Improvement Program Projects must be adhered to by the Contractor:

17. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR POSTERS

U.S. Department of Labor Posters, Form SOL-155 (10-54), together with the applicable minimum wage rates, as determined by the Secretary of Labor for this project, shall be posted in a prominent place at the site of the work. The name of the FAA District Airport Engineer whom workers may contact in the event they have reason for complaint shall be placed in the box in the middle of the poster. Copies of this poster can be obtained from local Labor Department offices.

18. PAYMENTS

Progress payments shall be made at least once each month as the work progresses. These progress payments shall be based on work accomplished during the previous working month, based on the various contract bid items and the unit bid prices included in the Bid Schedule submitted by the Contractor with his/her bid. In applying for payments, the Contractor shall submit a statement based on this schedule. Payment will be made only for material and work actually incorporated in the work, except as allowed in Article 90-07, Payment for Materials on Hand, of the F.A.A. General Contract Provisions.

Instructions to Bidders Division II, Part B – Page B7

19. INVOICING AND PAYMENT MONITORING

Progress payments are made in accordance with Section 18 of this document and are proactively monitored to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal Prompt Payment requirements. Each payment application will include a list of all subcontractors and the amount to be paid to the subcontractors from the pay application. With the exception of the initial payment application each subsequent payment application must be submitted with prime contractor prompt payment certification to be deemed complete, accurate, and acceptable. A suggested form for the Payment Application and Prime Contractor Prompt Payment Certification follows

Instructions to Bidders Division II, Part B – Page B8

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20. WITHHOLDING

Owner shall withhold from each payment due the Contractor five percent (5%) of the amount claimed. This 5% of the payment shall be withheld until final acceptance of the total project is given by the Owner, by the Engineer, and by the FAA. After final acceptance of the project is given and the Contractor has submitted acceptable release of all liens and furnished the Engineer acceptable red-lined drawings showing the "as-built" condition of the completed project, and all other applicable documents listed in Article 90-11, Contractor Final Documentation then the Owner shall release for payment the 5% retention. Owner will make such final payment of retention within thirty-five (35) days of final acceptance of the project and submittal of all Contractor Final Project Documentation.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 4590, at the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with the County or with a state or federally chartered bank as the escrow agent, who shall pay such monies to the Contractor upon satisfactory completion of the contract.

Securities eligible for investment under this section shall include those listed in Government Code Section 16430 or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit.

The Contractor shall be the beneficial owner of any securities substituted for monies withheld and shall receive any interest thereon.

1. DEFINITIONS

Whenever in the specifications or on the drawings the word directed, required, permitted, designated, ordered, or words of like import are used, it shall be understood that the direction, requirement, permission, designation or order of Plumas County is intended; and, similarly, the words approved, satisfactory, suitable, acceptable, or words of like import, shall mean approved by the representative of Plumas County authorized to express such approval.

2. WAGE RATES

All labor on the project shall be paid no less than the minimum wage rates as established by the U.S. Secretary of Labor. Further, pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1770, the California Director of Industrial Relations has specified the general prevailing wage rates for all public projects in California. The wages to be paid to all workers on such projects shall not be less than those specified in such wage rate determination.

The higher of the two rates shall be paid. The prevailing wages that apply to this contract shall be those that are in effect the day of the bid.

The wage rates specified by the U.S. Secretary of Labor are included in Part C of Division III – Federal Provisions and are available online at SAM.gov.

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3. TAXES

Bidders shall have included in their bids any and all Federal, State and local taxes of whatever nature in connection with material to be furnished to the County. Absolutely no extras shall be allowed for such by the County.

4. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The form of agreement which the successful bidder, as Contractor, will be required to execute and the form of bonds which he/she will be required to furnish are included in the Contract Documents and should be carefully examined by each bidder. By submitting a bid, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the attached Plumas County standard contract template should you be awarded the bid. The agreement and bonds will be executed in three (3) original counterparts. The complete contract consists of the Contract Documents as defined in the agreement, and are intended to cooperate and be complementary so that any work called for in one and not mentioned in the other, or vice versa, is to be executed the same as if mentioned in all said documents. The intention of the documents is to include all labor, materials, equipment, transportation and services necessary for the proper execution of the work.

5. DECLARATION FOR FINAL PAYMENT

After the completion of the work of this contract, the Contractor shall file with the County his/her declaration under penalty of perjury stating that all workers and persons employed, all firms supplying the materials and all subcontractors on the project, have been paid in full and that there are no bills outstanding against the project for either labor or materials except certain items, if any, to be set forth in detail in the declaration. The filing of such declaration by the Contractor and the submittals referred to in the General Contract Provisions shall be a condition precedent to Contractor's receipt of the final payment on this contract.

6. ADMONITION

All bidders hereby are advised that Plumas County has adopted General Contract Provisions for this work which differ substantially from the general provisions provided for private projects or projects undertaken by other governmental agencies. Contractors are admonished to carefully read the General Contract Provisions, as well as the special conditions and technical provisions, and are advised that the General Contract Provisions shall be enforced strictly.

7. SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

The Sponsor has established a Small Business Element in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26 to facilitate competition by small business concerns, taking all reasonable steps to eliminate obstacles to their participation and to create a level playing field on which small businesses can compete fairly. While there is no specific numerical goal assigned to small business participation the prime contractor should make every effort to solicit small business concerns (as defined in 13 CFR Part 121) to participate as subcontractors, service providers, suppliers, etc.

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The Sponsor has identified work categories conducive to small business participation on the form entitled Fostering Small Business Participation – List Defining Work Categories Conducive to Small Business Participation. Prime contractors are encouraged to solicit small business participation for the work items referenced.

The Bidder must submit the Small Business Participation information with its proposal on the forms provided herein (Fostering Small Business Participation & Non-Certified Small Business Verification Form).

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FOSTERING SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION - LIST DEFINING WORK CATEGORIES CONDUCIVE TO SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

Project #:

Signature: Company Name:

Print Name: Date:

Title:

Signature: Company Name:

Print Name: Date:

Title:

Identified Work Categories Conducive to Small Business

Background 49 CFR §23.26 and §26.39

The Sponsor has established a Small Business Element in accordance with 49 CFR Part 23 and 26 to facilitate competition by small business concerns, taking all reasonable steps to eliminate obstacles to their participation and to create a level playing field on which small businesses can compete fairly. While there is no specific numerical goal assigned to small business participation the prime contractor/concessionaire should make every effort to solicit small business concerns (as defined in 13 CFR Part 121 or 49 CFR Part 23.33).

The Sponsor has identified the below work categories that are conducive to small business participation for the referenced project. As per the agreement, prime contractors are encouraged to solicit small business participation for the work items referenced below.

Project Information

Project Name/Description: Rogers Field - Expand Existing Fuel Storage Tanks

Work Category/Bid Line Item NAICS Code timated Total Cost of Wo Electrical Conduit, Wire, and Panels 238210 100,000.00$

Damon Brandley, P.E.

Project Manager/Principal Engineer

Signature of Sponsor's Representative

Signature of Consulting Engineer (if applicable)

Brandley Engineering, Inc.

SUBMIT THIS SHEET AS PART OF YOUR BID.

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SECTION C

BID FORM

Bid Opening Date: Thursday August 6, 2026 Pre-Bid Conference: Tuesday July 21, 2026 9:30am Hour of Bid Opening: 2:00 p.m.

Place of Bid Opening:

Plumas County Facility Services and Airports 198 Andy’s Way Quincy, California 95971

TO: Plumas County, State of California:

The undersigned bidder declares that bidder has carefully examined the Plans and Specifications, Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions, Contract Form and Bond Forms including Addenda No.(s) to the project described as follows:

The undersigned bidder further declares that he/she has made an examination of the site of the proposed work and has made such investigations as are necessary to determine the character of the materials to be handled, the probable interference due to airport operations and other conditions to be encountered, independently of the indications of the Plans, that he/she has examined the Schedule of Labor and the general prevailing wage rates for all public projects of the State of California and hereby accepts the same and certifies that the higher of the two rates shall be paid for labor connected with this project. That if this proposal is accepted, he/she will contract with Plumas County, in the form of Contract hereto annexed; will, to the extent of his/her bid, provide any and all necessary machinery, tools, and apparatus, and other means of construction; and will furnish all material and labor as specified or called for by the plans as is necessary to complete the work in the manner specified and in accordance with the requirements of Plumas County.

In the performance of this project, the undersigned agrees to abide by all of the Contract requirements contained in the Specifications and all documents. It is further certified that the Schedule of Wages contained in the project specifications have been examined and the prices bid in this proposal are based on the higher of the two above-mentioned schedules.

The undersigned agrees that he/she will order all materials under this contract and will commence work within ten (10) days after receiving written notice to proceed and that he/she will procure equipment and complete all work on the project within two hundred eighty (280) calendar days with twenty five (25) working days allowed for on-site work.

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The undersigned further agrees that should he fail to complete any segment of work in the time specified, he will pay liquidated damages to the County in the amount of $3,000 per calendar day as prescribed in these specifications.

Bidder further agrees that it has specifically reviewed the contractual provisions in the

Contract Documents concerning insurance, indemnity, and claims resolution and agrees to be bound thereto.

Bidder agrees that the County of Plumas reserves the right to reject this bid and that the bid shall remain open to acceptance and is irrevocable for a period of ninety (90) days.

Bidder has attached to this Bid Form the completed certifications and bid bond.

Bidder expressly acknowledges that it is aware that if a false claim is knowingly submitted

(as the terms “claim” and “knowingly” are defined in the California False Claims Act, Cal.