Bid Notice-Milton Road over Hoods Creek Bridge Replacement.pdf

Bid Opening Time and Date: 10:00 A.M. on August 26, 2026 For Technical Questions email Vickey Dion at dionv@stancounty.com

COUNTY OF STANISLAUS

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

SPECIFICATIONS ( Book 1 of 2)

FOR

Milton Road over Hoods Creek Bridge Replacement

Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262)

Contract No. 200011

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Buck Condit District No. 1 Vito Chiesa, Chairman District No. 2 Terrance Withrow, Vice Chairman District No. 3 Mani Grewal District No. 4 Channce Condit District No. 5

Jody Hayes, Chief Executive Officer David A. Leamon, Public Works Director

Approved By: _________________________________ Andrew Malizia, P.E.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Contractor’s attention is directed to Section 8-1.04C of the Special Provisions which states the following:

Start activities related to swallow exclusion and tree removal within 15 days after receiving notice that the Contract has been approved by the Attorney General or the attorney appointed and authorized to represent the Department. Prepare Swallow Exclusion Plan for submittal to engineer for written approval by December 1, 2026. Tree removal and swallow exclusion must be completed prior to February 1st. Tree removal and preparation and implementation of swallow management work will not be counted against working days.

Do not start remaining job site activities until the Department authorizes or accepts your submittal for:

1. Contractor-supplied biologist

2. CPM baseline schedule

3. SWPPP

4. Swallow Exclusion Plan

5. Creek Diversion Plan

You may enter the job site only to measure controlling field dimensions and locate utilities.

You may start remaining job site activities before April 1, 2027, if you:

1. Obtain specified authorization or acceptance for each submittal before March 1, 2027

2. Receive authorization to start

3. Obtain approval of the temporary roadway and diversion overtopping contingency plan

Contractor’s attention is also directed to Section 8-1.10C of the Special Provisions which states the following:

Damages for untimely completion of work by the specified date is your responsibility. No additional compensation will be made for work suspension to the next work season.

All work in conflict, with PG&E Overhead Distribution’s electric line, as identified in section 49-1.03, that would be de-energized must be completed between June 1, 2027 and June 15, 2027. In addition to the liquidated damages specified in Section 8-1.10A of the Specifications, failure to meet these dates will result in damages of $15,000 per calendar day until the work is complete. Coordination with PG&E for time extension or additional work windows is the responsibility of the Contractor.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262) TC-1 August 2026 Table of Contents

SPECIFICATION BOOK 1 OF 2

PART I – NOTICE TO BIDDERS .............................................................................. I-1

PART II – INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS .............................................................. II-1

1. Date and Place for Proposal Submission and Opening.................................. II-1

2. Electronic Form of Proposals ......................................................................... II-1

3. Omissions and Discrepancies ........................................................................ II-1

4. Acceptance or Rejection of Proposals............................................................ II-1

5. Cash, Certified Check, Cashier’s Check or Bidder’s Bond ............................. II-2

6. Acceptance of Proposals and Its Effect .......................................................... II-2

7. Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting and Site Visit ...................................................... II-2

8. Bid Protest ...................................................................................................... II-2

9. Withdrawal of Bids.......................................................................................... II-3

10. Time for Executing Contract and Damages for Failure to Execute ................. II-3

11. Determination of Low Bidder .......................................................................... II-4

12. Time for Beginning and Completing the Work ................................................ II-4

13. Interpretation of Addenda ............................................................................... II-4

14. Right to Make Corrections .............................................................................. II-4

15. Substitutions of Securities for Withheld Payments ......................................... II-4

16. Construction Payment Bond and Construction Labor and Materials Bond Surety ................................................................................................... II-4

17. Conformed Construction Documents ............................................................. II-4

PART III – PROPOSAL ............................................................................................ III-1 Project Quantity Sheet ......................................................................................... III-3 Bid Submittal Requirements ................................................................................ III-7 Exhibit B – Insurance Requirements for Construction Contracts ........................ III-8 Insurance Requirements Acknowledgement ....................................................... III-14 Equal Employment Opportunity Certification Prime Contractor (Bidders) ............ III-15 Equal Employment Opportunity Certification Subcontractor ................................ III-16 Non-Discrimination of Individuals with Disabilities ............................................... III-17 Non-Collusion Affidavit ........................................................................................ III-18 Public Contract Code ........................................................................................... III-19 Debarment and Suspension Certification ............................................................ III-20 Nonlobbying Certification for Federal-Aid Contracts ............................................ III-21 Exhibit 10-Q Disclosure of Lobbying Activities ..................................................... III-22 W-9 Form ............................................................................................................. III-24 Proposal Signature Sheet .................................................................................... III-30

Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262) TC-2 August 2026 Table of Contents

Campaign Contribution/Levine Act Disclosure Statement ................................... III-31 Exhibit 12-B Bidder’s List of Subcontractors (Non-DBE) ..................................... III-33 Bidder’s Bond ...................................................................................................... III-35 Relations with Railroad ........................................................................................ III-36 State Prevailing Wage Rates ............................................................................... III-36 Federal Minimum Wage Rates ............................................................................ III-36 Exhibit 9-P: Prompt Payment Certification ........................................................... III-38

PART IV – SAMPLE AGREEMENT, BONDS, AND GUARANTEE ......................... IV-1

Sample Agreement .............................................................................................. IV-1 Sample Performance Bond .................................................................................. IV-8 Sample Construction Labor and Material Payment Bond .................................... IV-15 Sample Guarantee .............................................................................................. IV-18 Appendix E of the Title VI Assurances (US DOT Order 1050.2A) ....................... IV-20 FHWA-1273 Required Contract Provisions ........................................................ IV-22

PART V – SPECIAL CONDITIONS .......................................................................... V-1 SC-01 Definition and Terms ................................................................................. V-1 SC-02 Proposal Requirements and Conditions .................................................... V-2 SC-03 Blank ......................................................................................................... V-3 SC-04 Blank ......................................................................................................... V-3 SC-05 Excavation Safety Plans ........................................................................... V-3 SC-06 Control of Materials ................................................................................... V-3 SC-07 Legal Relations and Responsibility ........................................................... V-3 SC-08 Prosecution and Progress ......................................................................... V-10 SC-09 Measurement and Payment ...................................................................... V-11 SC-10 Geotechnical Data and Existing Conditions .............................................. V-12 SC-11 Site Data ................................................................................................... V-12 SC-12 Federal Aid Construction Contracts .......................................................... V-13 SC-13 Blank ......................................................................................................... V-36 SC-14 Bonds ........................................................................................................ V-36 SC-15 Insurance .................................................................................................. V-36 SC-16 Work Disputes........................................................................................... V-36 SC-17 Alterations and Modifications .................................................................... V-36 SC-18 Discovery of Conflicts, Errors, Omissions, or Discrepancies .................... V-36 SC-19 Differing Site Conditions ........................................................................... V-36 SC-20 Blank ......................................................................................................... V-37 SC-21 Time Adjustments and Entitlements for Delays ........................................ V-37 SC-22 Emergencies ............................................................................................. V-37

Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262) TC-3 August 2026 Table of Contents

SC-23 Working Days and Legal Holidays ............................................................ V-37 SC-24 Submittals ................................................................................................. V-38

PART VI – SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................... VI-1 Table of Contents ................................................................................................ VI-1 Standard Plans List ............................................................................................. VI-2 Organization ........................................................................................................ VI-4 Special Notice ...................................................................................................... VI-4 Division 1 General Provisions .............................................................................. VI-4 1 General ............................................................................................................. VI-4 2 Bidding .............................................................................................................. VI-5 5 Control of Work ................................................................................................. VI-6 6 Control of Materials........................................................................................... VI-10 7 Legal Relations and Responsibilities to The Public .......................................... VI-13 8 Prosecution and Progress ................................................................................ VI-14 Division II General Construction .......................................................................... VI-16 12 Temporary Traffic Control ............................................................................... VI-16 13 Water Pollution Control ................................................................................... VI-20 14 Environmental Stewardship ............................................................................ VI-26 15 Existing Facilities ............................................................................................ VI-33 Division III Earthwork and Landscape ................................................................. VI-33 17 General ........................................................................................................... VI-33 19 Earthwork ....................................................................................................... VI-35 21 Erosion Control ............................................................................................... VI-36 Division V Surfacings and Pavements ................................................................. VI-37 39 Asphalt Concrete ............................................................................................ VI-37 Division VI Structures .......................................................................................... VI-38 49 Piling ............................................................................................................... VI-38 51 Concrete Structures ........................................................................................ VI-40 60 Existing Structures .......................................................................................... VI-40 Division VIII Miscellaneous Construction ............................................................. VI-41 73 Concrete Curbs and Sidewalks ...................................................................... VI-41 80 Fences ............................................................................................................ VI-41 Division IX Traffic Control Devices ...................................................................... VI-42 83 Railings and Barriers ...................................................................................... VI-42 84 Markings ......................................................................................................... VI-48 Division X Electrical Work .................................................................................... VI-48 87 Electrical Systems .......................................................................................... VI-48

Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262) TC-4 August 2026 Table of Contents

SPECIFICATION BOOK 2 OF 2

PART VII – DRAWINGS & PERMITS ...................................................................... VII-1

401 Permit 404 Permit 1602 Permit Incidental Take Permit

Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262) I-1 August 2026 Notice to Bidders

PART I - NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Contractors are invited to submit electronic, formal bids for the Milton Road over Hoods Creek Bridge Replacement Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262) project. Estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $5,765,000. The work to be accomplished includes:

1. Vegetation removal, installing a temporary water diversion and crossing, excavation, bridge removal and construction, rock slope protection placement and roadway reconstruction

2. Other such items and details not mentioned herein that are required by the Plans, Standard Specifications or Special Provisions shall be performed, placed, constructed, or detailed.

Bidders are required to submit proposals electronically (excluding Bidder’s Bond) via PlanetBids at the following website:

https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=14599.

Prior to Bid Opening, Bidders shall submit Bidder’s Bond in a sealed envelope to Stanislaus County Public Works:

Attn: Jennifer Akin 1716 Morgan Road Modesto, California, 95358

Bid forms must be submitted prior to 10:00 AM, August 26, 2026. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to ensure that bids are uploaded to PlanetBids prior to Bid Opening. The bids will be publicly read after Bid Opening at Stanislaus County Public Works, 1716 Morgan Road, Modesto, California, 95358.

EVENT DESCRIPTION ANTICIPATED DATE

Project Advertisement July 8, 2026 Last Day Contractors Clarification Requests August 19, 2026 Issuance of Addendum (if required) August 21, 2026 Bid Opening August 26, 2026 Award Contract by Board of Supervisors November 3, 2026* Conditional Notice to Proceed January 4, 2027 * Notice to Proceed March 15, 2027 *

*Subject to change at the County’s discretion

Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262) I-2 August 2026 Notice to Bidders

The award of the contract, if it be awarded, will be to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid proposal complies with all the requirements prescribed.

Determination of the Lowest Bid The lowest bid shall be the lowest bid price on the base contract without consideration of the prices on the additive or deductive items.

All bids will be compared on the basis of the Engineer’s Estimate of the quantities of work to be done.

Pre-Construction Meeting A pre-construction conference shall be required prior to the “Notice to Proceed”.

Contracting with Small and Minority Firms, Women’s Business Enterprise and Labor Surplus Area The Contractor shall be subject to 2 C.F.R. § 200.321 and will take affirmative steps to assure that minority firms, women’s business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used when possible and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religious creed, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.

Buy America This project is subject to the “Buy America” provisions of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982, as amended by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991.

Contractor’s Licensing and Bonds The Contractor must be properly licensed as a contractor from contract award through Contract acceptance (Pub Cont. Code § 10164).

The contractor must have a Class A, General Engineering Contractor’s License.

The successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond and a performance bond.

Department of Industrial Relations No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code § 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code § 1771.1(a)].

No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code §

1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

Pursuant to Sections 1770 and 1773 of the Labor Code, the Board of Supervisors has ascertained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages applicable to the work to be done for straight time, overtime, Saturday, Sunday, and holiday work. These wage rates are set forth by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations and are available at the agencies web site and are on file with the Department of Public Works and hereby made a part of the agreement.

Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262) I-3 August 2026 Notice to Bidders

Federal Minimum Wage Rates Attention is directed to the Federal minimum wage rate requirements in Part III, “Bid Proposal.” If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rate.

How to Report Bid Rigging Activities The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) provides a toll-free hotline to report bid rigging activities. Use the hotline to report bid rigging, bidder collusion, and other fraudulent activities.

The hotline number is (800) 424-9071. The service is available 24 hours 7 days a week and is confidential and anonymous. The hotline is part of the DOT’s effort to identify and investigate highway construction contract fraud and abuse and is operated under the direction of the DOT Inspector General.

Security Substitution The contractor may elect to substitute securities for retention monies withheld by the County or to request payment of retention monies earned to an escrow agent under Pub Cont. Code § 22300.

Federal Trainee Program For the Federal training program, the number of trainees or apprentices is 6.

Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262) II-1 August 2026 Information for Bidders

PART II - INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS

DATE AND PLACE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION AND OPENING

Pursuant to the “Notice to Bidders,” proposals submitted electronically using PlanetBids for performing the work will be received by Stanislaus County Public Works.

At the place and time set forth in said “Notice to Bidders,” they will be publicly read. The awarding of the agreement, if awarded, will be made by said Board of Supervisors as soon thereafter as practicable.

ELECTRONIC FORM OF PROPOSALS

Bidders are required to submit proposals electronically (excluding Bidder’s Bond) via PlanetBids at the following website:

https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=14599.

It is the Bidder’s responsibility to ensure that bids are uploaded to PlanetBids prior to Bid Opening. The bids will be publicly read after bid opening at Stanislaus County Public Works, 1716 Morgan Road, Modesto, CA 95358. No bid may be withdrawn within ninety (90) days after time of opening.

OMISSIONS AND DISCREPANCIES

Notify the Engineer in writing of apparent errors and patent ambiguities in the plans, specifications, and Bid Item List. Failure to do so may result in rejection of a bid or rescission of an award.

ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF PROPOSALS

The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any proposal that is incomplete, obscure, or irregular may be rejected.

Any proposal in which unit prices are obviously unbalanced may be rejected. Any proposal accompanied by an insufficient, or irregular bidder's bond may be rejected. Any proposal that does not include and have attached a list of all subcontractors, complete with names and addresses, may be rejected.

Also, the Board reserves the right to reject the proposal of any bidder who is not responsible.

The successful bidder shall be licensed by the State of California to perform the work required by the plans and specifications and shall endorse its license number on the proposal. The Board may require additional evidence of experience, financial responsibility, or corporate existence, at its option. Each bidder shall endorse its address to which notices hereunder may be directed on the proposal.

A bidder may be deemed not to be responsible, and its bid rejected if a listed subcontractor is not responsible. Responsibility of any bidder or of any listed subcontractor shall be determined at the sole discretion of the Board. Bidder must not be on Caltrans no bid list. Any proposal that does not comply with Pub Cont. Code § 4100 et. seq. may be rejected.

Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262) II-2 August 2026 Information for Bidders

CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK, CASHIER'S CHECK OR BIDDER'S BOND

All proposals shall be accompanied by cash, a certified check, certified to by some responsible bank or banker, a cashier's check on a bank, or a bidder's bond prepared and guaranteed by an admitted corporate surety made payable to the "County of Stanislaus" in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid, unless otherwise specified. This security must be submitted as required by Part I – Notice to Bidders. All such cash or checks will be returned to the respective bidder within ten (10) days after the proposals are opened, except those which the Board of Supervisors elects to hold until the successful bidder has executed the contract. Thereafter, all remaining cash or checks, including that of the successful bidder, will be returned within five (5) days after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSALS AND ITS EFFECT

Within ninety (90) days after the opening of the bid proposals, the Board of Supervisors will act upon them. The acceptance of a proposal will be notice in writing signed by a duly authorized representative of the Board of Supervisors and no other act of the Board of Supervisors shall constitute the acceptance of a bid proposal. The acceptance of a bid proposal shall bind the successful bidder to execute the contract and to be responsible for liquidated damages, as provided in Article SC-08. The rights and obligations provided for in the contract shall become effective and binding upon the parties only with its formal execution by the Board of Supervisors or its authorized designee.

MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING AND SITE VISIT (Not Applicable)

BID PROTEST

Any Bid protest must be submitted in writing to the County Department of Public Works office (Attention: Vickey Dion) before 5:00 p.m. of the tenth (10) day following posting on the official bulletin board of the Clerk of the Board of Notice of Intent to Award for Construction. Time will be determined by County staff using the official clock of the Clerk of the Board. County will use reasonable efforts to deliver by facsimile a copy of Notice of Intent to Award for Construction to all Bidders who submitted Bids no later than the Business Day after issuance, although any delay or failure to do so will not extend the Bid protest deadline described above.

The initial protest must contain a complete statement of the basis for the protest.

The protest must refer to the specific portion of the document that forms the basis for the protest.

The protest must include the name, address, and telephone number of the person representing the protesting party.

Only Bidders who the County otherwise determines are responsive and responsible are eligible to protest a Bid; protests from any other Bidder will not be considered.

The party filing the protest must concurrently transmit a copy of the initial protest document and any attached documentation to all other parties with a direct financial interest that may be adversely affected by the outcome of the protest. Such parties shall include all other Bidders who appear to have a reasonable prospect of receiving an award depending upon the outcome of the protest.

Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262) II-3 August 2026 Information for Bidders

The procedure and time limits set forth in this paragraph are mandatory and are Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy in the event of a Bid protest. Bidder’s failure to comply with these procedures shall constitute a waiver of any right to further pursue the Bid protest, including filing a Government Code Claim or legal proceedings. A Bidder may not rely on a protest submitted by another Bidder but must timely pursue its own protest.

Public Works Staff will determine the validity of any bid protest and make a recommendation to the County Board of Supervisors. The County Board of Supervisors will make the final decision on bid protests at the meeting scheduled for award of the contract. All decisions made by the County Board of Supervisors are considered final.

WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS

Bidders may withdraw their Bids at any time before the bid opening date and time. The submission of a Bid does not commit the County to award a contract for the Project, to pay costs incurred in the preparation of a Bid, or to procure or contract for any goods or services.

TIME FOR EXECUTING CONTRACT AND DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO EXECUTE

After Notice of Award, the successful Bidder must execute and submit the following documents as indicated below:

1. Submit the following documents to County by 2:00 p.m. of the tenth (10) Day following

Notice of Award. Execution of Contract by County depends upon approval of these documents, and any other document identified in County’s Notice of Award:

a. Agreement: To be executed by successful Bidder. Submit four originals, each bearing an original signature.

b. Construction Performance Bond: To be executed by successful Bidder and surety, in the amount set forth in Construction Performance Bond. Submit one original.

c. Construction Labor and Material Payment Bond: To be executed by successful Bidder and surety, in the amount set forth in Construction Labor and Materials Payment Bond. Submit one original.

d. Insurance certificates and endorsements required by Special Conditions Article

SC-15, INSURANCE. Submit one original set.

e. Any other item described in Notice of Award (if any).

2. County shall have the right to communicate directly with Apparent Low Bidder’s proposed performance bond surety, to confirm the performance bond. County may elect to extend the time to receive faithful performance and labor and material payment bonds.

3. The damages to the County for such breach will include loss from interference with its construction program and other items whose accurate amount will be difficult or impossible to compute. The amount of the cash, certified check, cashier's check, or bidder's bond accompanying the proposal of such bidder shall be forfeited and applied by the Board of Supervisors as liquidated damages for such breach. In the event any

Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262) II-4 August 2026 Information for Bidders bidder whose proposal shall be accepted shall fail or refuse to execute the contract as accepted as hereinbefore provided, the Board of Supervisors may, at its option, determine that such bidder has abandoned the contract and thereupon his proposal and the acceptance thereof shall be null and void and the County shall be entitled to liquidated damages as provided in the Special Conditions. In such event, the Board of Supervisors may award the contract to the next low responsible bidder or bidders.

DETERMINATION OF LOW BIDDER

Except where the Board of Supervisors exercises the right reserved herein to reject any or all proposals, the contract will be awarded by said Board to the responsible bidder who has submitted the lowest bid. Quantities are approximate, only being as a basis for the comparison of bids. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to increase, decrease or omit portions of the work as may be deemed necessary or advisable by the Engineer.

TIME FOR BEGINNING AND COMPLETING THE WORK

The Contractor shall commence work within five (5) calendar days after the date of the Notice to Proceed and shall complete the work within 165 working days. The date of the Notice to Proceed shall constitute the first working day.

INTERPRETATION OF ADDENDA

Oral interpretations shall not be made to any bidder as to the meaning of any of the contract documents or be effective to modify any of the provisions of the contract documents. Every request for an interpretation must be made in writing by 5:00 p.m. seven (7) days before bid opening. Email your questions to Vickey Dion at dionv@stancounty.com.

RIGHT TO MAKE CORRECTIONS

The Engineer/Architect shall have the right to make such corrections and interpretations as may be deemed necessary for the fulfillment of the intent of the specifications. The Contractor shall be responsible for calling apparent errors or omissions to the attention of the Engineer/Architect for his corrections and/or interpretation. The Contractor shall not take advantage of said apparent errors or omissions.

SUBSTITUTIONS OF SECURITIES FOR WITHHELD PAYMENTS

Except as otherwise prohibited by law, the Contractor may elect to receive all payments due under the contract pursuant to without any retention. If the Contractor so elects, he shall deposit with the County securities with a value equal to the monies that would otherwise be withheld by the County. Said securities shall be as provided in Pub Cont. Code § 22300 and shall be approved by the County as to both sufficiency and form.

CONSTRUCTION PAYMENT BOND & LABOR AND MATERIALS BOND SURETY

A surety insurer admitted in the State of California by the Department of Insurance shall execute the required Construction Performance Bond and Construction Labor and Materials Payment Bond.

CONFORMED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

Following Award of Contract, County may prepare a conformed set of Contract Documents reflecting Addenda issued during bidding, which shall, failing objection, constitute the approved set of Contract Documents.

Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262) III-1 August 2026 Proposal

PART III - PROPOSAL

STANISLAUS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF

Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262)

NAME OF BIDDER:

BUSINESS P.O. BOX:

CITY, STATE, ZIP:

BUSINESS STREET

ADDRESS:

(Please include even if P.O. Box used)

CITY, STATE, ZIP:

TELEPHONE NO: ( )

Area Code

FAX NO: ( )

Area Code

SIGNER’S EMAIL:

CONTRACTOR LICENSE NO.:

The work for which this proposal is submitted is for construction in conformance with the special provisions (including the payment of not less than the State general prevailing wage rates or Federal minimum wage rates), the project plans described below, including any addenda thereto, the contract annexed hereto, and also in conformance with the California Department of Transportation Standard Plans, dated 2025, the Standard Specifications, dated 2025, and the Labor Surcharge and Equipment Rental Rates in effect on the date the work is accomplished.

Bids are to be submitted for the entire work. The amount of the bid for comparison purposes will be the total of all items. The bidder shall set forth a unit price for each item of work.

The foregoing provisions for the resolution of specific irregularities cannot be so comprehensive as to cover every omission, inconsistency, error or other irregularity which may occur in a bid. Any situation not specifically provided for will be determined in the discretion of the COUNTY OF STANISLAUS, and that discretion will be exercised in the manner deemed by the COUNTY OF STANISLAUS to best protect the public interest in the prompt and economical completion of the work. The decision of the COUNTY OF STANISLAUS respecting the amount of a bid, or the existence or treatment of an irregularity in a bid, shall be final.

Note: 1) This sheet must be completed and submitted electronically via PlanetBids with your bid for your bid to be accepted as complete.

Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262) III-2 August 2026 Proposal

Accompanying this proposal shall be a bidder's bond issued by a California admitted surety, or certified or cashier's check, or cash in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the proposal as a form of bidder's security.

If this proposal shall be accepted and the undersigned shall fail to enter into the contract and furnish the 2 bonds in the sum required by Article SC-14, BONDS, with surety satisfactory to the COUNTY OF STANISLAUS, within ten (10) days, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, after the bidder has received notice from the COUNTY OF STANISLAUS that the contract has been awarded, the COUNTY OF STANISLAUS may, at its option, determine that the bidder has abandoned the contract, and thereupon this proposal and the acceptance thereof shall be null and void and the forfeiture of the security accompanying this proposal shall operate and the same shall be the property of the COUNTY OF

STANISLAUS.

The undersigned, as bidder, declares that the only persons or parties interested in this proposal as principals are those named herein; that this proposal is made without collusion with any other person, firm, or corporation; that he has carefully examined the location of the proposed work, the annexed proposed form of contract, and the plans therein referred to; and he proposes, and agrees if this proposal is accepted, that he will contract with the COUNTY OF STANISLAUS, in the form of the copy of the contract annexed hereto, to provide all necessary machinery, tools, apparatus and other means of construction, and to do all the work and furnish all the materials specified in the contract, in the manner and time therein prescribed, and according to the requirements of the Engineer as therein set forth, and that he will take in full payment in accordance with unit prices electronically submitted via PlanetBids.

Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262) III-3 August 2026 Proposal

PROJECT QUANTITY SHEET

Milton Road over Hoods Creek Bridge Replacement Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262)

ITEM

NO.

ITEM

CODE

FINAL PAY

ITEM (F) ITEM ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT OF

MEASURE

1 055555 CONSTRUCTION STAKING 1 LS

2 055600A MONUMENT PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION 1 LS

3 070030 LEAD COMPLIANCE PLAN 1 LS

4 080050 PROGRESS SCHEDULE (CRITICAL PATH METHOD) 1 LS

5 090105 TIME-RELATED OVERHEAD 1 LS

6 120090 CONSTRUCTION AREA SIGNS 1 LS

7 120100 TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM 1 LS

8 120120 TYPE III BARRICADE 6 EA

9 120159 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC STRIPE (PAINT) 793 LF

10 120195 TRAFFIC DRUM 49 EA

11 120320 TEMPORARY BARRIER SYSTEM 600 LF

12 129108 TEMPORARY CRASH CUSHION TL-3 6 EA

13 130100 JOB SITE MANAGEMENT 1 LS

14 130301 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN 1 LS

15 130310 RAIN EVENT ACTION PLAN 12 EA

16 130680 TEMPORARY SILT FENCE 76 LF

17 131103 WATER QUALITY SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS DAY 120 EA

18 131104 WATER QUALITY MONITORING REPORT 8 EA

19 131105 WATER QUALITY ANNUAL REPORT 1 EA

20 131201 TEMPORARY CREEK DIVERSION SYSTEMS 1 LS

21 141101 REMOVE YELLOW PAINTED TRAFFIC STRIPE

(HAZARDOUS WASTE) 1,554 LF

22 141120 TREATED WOOD WASTE 7,550 LB

23 146002 CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED BIOLOGIST (LS) 1 LS

24 146008A SWALLOW EXCLUSION PLAN 1 LS

25 153250A REMOVE CONCRETE (MISCELLANEOUS) (LOCATION A) 1 LS

Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262) III-4 August 2026 Proposal

ITEM

NO.

ITEM

CODE

FINAL PAY

ITEM (F) ITEM ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT OF

MEASURE

26 153251A REMOVE CONCRETE (MISCELLANEOUS) (LOCATION

B) 1 LS

27 160110 TEMPORARY HIGH-VISIBILITY FENCE 184 LF

28 170100A REMOVE TREE 1 EA

29 170103 CLEARING AND GRUBBING 1 LS

30 190101 ROADWAY EXCAVATION 289 CY

31 192003 F STRUCTURE EXCAVATION (BRIDGE) 804 CY

32 192020 F STRUCTURE EXCAVATION (TYPE D) 1,054 CY

33 193003 F STRUCTURE BACKFILL (BRIDGE) 481 CY

34 198010 IMPORTED BORROW 151 CY

35 198015A IMPORTED BORROW (TEMPORARY) 1,697 CY

36 210252 BONDED FIBER MATRIX 72,498 SQFT

37 210350 FIBER ROLLS 2,423 LF

38 210430 HYDROSEED 72,498 SQFT

39 260203 CLASS 2 AGGREGATE BASE 382 CY

40 390132 HOT MIX ASPHALT (TYPE A) 285 TON

41 390136 MINOR HOT MIX ASPHALT 285 TON

42 394077 PLACE HOT MIX ASPHALT DIKE (TYPE F) 73 LF

43 394090 PLACE HOT MIX ASPHALT (MISCELLANEOUS AREA) 2 SQYD

44 398200 COLD PLANE ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT 49 SQYD

45 398300 REMOVE BASE AND SURFACING 354 CY

46 490550 FURNISH 24” STEEL PIPE PILING 831 LF

47 490555 DRIVE 24” STEEL PIPE PILE 26 EA

48 495115 FURNISH 24” CAST-IN-STEEL SHELL CONCRETE

PILING 252 LF

49 495116 DRIVE 24” CAST-IN-STEEL SHELL CONCRETE PILE 7 EA

50 500001 PRESTRESSING CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE 1 LS

51 510051 F STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, BRIDGE FOOTING 94 CY

52 510053 F STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, BRIDGE 261 CY

53 510054 F STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, BRIDGE (POLYMER

FIBER) 289 CY

Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262) III-5 August 2026 Proposal

ITEM

NO.

ITEM

CODE

FINAL PAY

ITEM (F) ITEM ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT OF

MEASURE

54 510085 F STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, APPROACH SLAB (TYPE

EQ) 26 CY

55 519088 JOINT SEAL (MR 1”) 98 LF

56 520102 F BAR REINFORCING STEEL (BRIDGE) 141,601 LB

57 520106 F BAR REINFORCING STEEL (EPOXY COATED) 3,540 LB

58 600097 BRIDGE REMOVAL 1 LS

59 609999A REMOVE PIPE STRUCTURE 2 EA

60 723040 ROCK SLOPE PROTECTION ( 3/8 T, CLASS VI,

METHOD B) (CY) 454 CY

61 723060 ROCK SLOPE PROTECTION (300 LB, CLASS IV,

METHOD B) (CY) 406 CY

62 723070 ROCK SLOPE PROTECTION (150 LB, CLASS III,

METHOD B) (CY) 264 CY

63 723080 ROCK SLOPE PROTECTION (60 LB, CLASS II,

METHOD B) (CY) 2 CY

64 729011 ROCK SLOPE PROTECTION FABRIC (CLASS 8) 1,262 SQYD

65 731502 MINOR CONCRETE (MISC. CONSTRUCTION, CREEK

FENCE SUPPORT) 2 CY

66 800016 FENCE (TYPE BW, 7-STRAND, METAL POST) 694 LF

67 800101 TEMPORARY FENCE (TYPE BW, 7-STRAND) 1,155 LF

68 803020 REMOVE FENCE 754 LF

69 803171A CREEK FENCE SUPPORT 2 EA

70 803172A RECONSTRUCT FENCE (CABLE SUPPORTED

CREEK CROSSING) 146 LF

71 820134 OBJECT MARKER (TYPE P) 4 EA

72 820220 REMOVE MARKER 9 EA

73 820620 RELOCATE ROADSIDE SIGN (METAL POST) 2 EA

74 832018 MIDWEST GUARDRAIL SYSTEM (8’ STEEL POST) 50 LF

75 832070 VEGETATION CONTROL (MINOR CONCRETE) 69 SQYD

76 833094 F TUBULAR BICYCLE RAILING 317 LF

77 839521 F CABLE RAILING 39 LF

78 839544 TRANSITION RAILING (TYPE AGT) 4 EA

79 839584A ALTERNATIVE IN-LINE TERMINAL SYSTEM 4 EA

80 839752 REMOVE GUARDRAIL 280 LF

81 839820 CONCRETE BARRIER (TYPE 85) 317 LF

Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262) III-6 August 2026 Proposal

ITEM

NO.

ITEM

CODE

FINAL PAY

ITEM (F) ITEM ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT OF

MEASURE

82 846007 6” THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC STRIPE (ENHANCED

WET NIGHT VISIBILITY) 3,108 LF

83 846030 REMOVE THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC STRIPE 897 LF

84 999990 MOBILIZATION 10% 1 LS

F) denotes Final Pay Item

Note: Project Quantity Sheet is provided for reference only. Bidder to submit unit prices electronically via

PlanetBids.

Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262) III-7 August 2026 Proposal

BID SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Failure to fulfill the following requirements may result in an incomplete and rejected bid.

The following information shall be completed and submitted electronically via PlanetBids prior to Bid Opening:

- Line Item Unit Prices

The following documents must be downloaded from PlanetBids, completed, signed, and uploaded into PlanetBids prior to Bid Opening.

- Part III-Proposal, Sheet III-1

- Insurance Requirements Acknowledgement

- Equal Employment Opportunity Certification (for Prime Contractor (Bidder) and each

Subcontractor)

- Non-Discrimination of Individuals with Disabilities

- Non-Collusion Affidavit

- Public Contract Code

- Debarment and Suspension Certification

- Exhibit 10-Q-Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

- W-9 Form

- Proposal Signature Sheet

- California Levine Act Disclosure Statement

- 12-B Bidder’s List of Subcontractors (Non-DBE)

As stated in Part I – Notice to Bidders, Bidders shall submit the Bidder’s Bond directly to Stanislaus County Public Works:

Attn: Jennifer Akin 1716 Morgan Road Modesto, California, 95358

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Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262) III-14 August 2026 Proposal

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your insurance agent must thoroughly review the contract specifications before he issues the Certificate of Insurance. Insurance requirements are as specified in Article SC-15, INSURANCE.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of receipt of, and AGREEMENT to obtain/provide an insurance policy for the subject project as per the requirements set forth herein above by both the Contractor and Insurance Agent as listed in our project specifications, Section SC-15 Insurance.

Signature of Contractor Date

Contractor Federal ID No.

Street Address City, State, Zip Phone Number

Type of Business: Sole Proprietor Partnership Non-Profit 501 (c)(3)

Other, please explain:______________________________________

Signature of Insurance Agent Date

Insurance Agent / Firm Name

Street Address City, State, Zip Phone Number

Insurance Type Amount Policy Number

General Liability

Auto Liability

Umbrella Liability

Workers Comp/Employers Liability (per State of California)

All-Risk Course of Construction (if applicable)

Railroad Protective Liability (if applicable)

Notes: 1) Use copies of this form when more than one broker/agent is used.

2) This sheet must be completed and submitted electronically via PlanetBids with your bid for your bid to be accepted as

Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262) III-15 August 2026 Proposal

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CERTIFICATION

PRIME CONTRACTOR (BIDDERS)

The Bidder ____________________________________________________________________, hereby certifies that he has ______, has not ______, participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the equal opportunity clauses, as required by Executive Orders 10925, 11114, or 11246, and that, where required, he has filed with the Joint Reporting Committee, the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance, a Federal Government contracting or administering agency, or the former President's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity, all reports due under the applicable filling requirements.

Note: The above certification is required by the Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR 60-1.7(b) (1)) and must be submitted by bidders and proposed subcontractors only in connection with contracts and subcontracts which are subject to the equal opportunity clause. Contracts and subcontracts which are exempt from the equal opportunity clause are set forth in 41 CFR 60-1.5. (Generally only contracts or subcontracts of $10,000 or under are exempt.)

Currently, Standard Form 100 (EEO-1) is the only report required by the Executive Orders or their implementing regulations.

Proposed prime contractors and subcontractors who have participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Executive Orders and have not filed the required reports should note that 41 CFR 60-1.7(b) (1) prevents the award of contracts and subcontracts unless such contractor submits a report covering the delinquent period or such other period specified by the Federal Highway Administration or by the Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor.

Notes:

1) The bidder's execution on the signature portion of this proposal shall also constitute an endorsement and execution of those certifications which are a part of this proposal.

2) This sheet must be completed and submitted electronically via PlanetBids by bidder, and separately for each proposed subcontractor. Separate sheets for bidder and for each subcontractor must be submitted with your bid to be accepted as complete.

Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262) III-16 August 2026 Proposal

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CERTIFICATION

SUBCONTRACTOR

The proposed Subcontractor _______________________________________________hereby certifies that he has ______, has not ______, participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the equal opportunity clauses, as required by Executive Orders 10925, 11114, or 11246, and that, where required, he has filed with the Joint Reporting Committee, the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance, a Federal Government contracting or administering agency, or the former President's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity, all reports due under the applicable filling requirements.

Note: The above certification is required by the Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR 60-1.7(b) (1)) and must be submitted by bidders and proposed subcontractors only in connection with contracts and subcontracts which are subject to the equal opportunity clause. Contracts and subcontracts which are exempt from the equal opportunity clause are set forth in 41 CFR 60-1.5. (Generally only contracts or subcontracts of $10,000 or under are exempt.)

Currently, Standard Form 100 (EEO-1) is the only report required by the Executive Orders or their implementing regulations.

Proposed prime contractors and subcontractors who have participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Executive Orders and have not filed the required reports should note that 41 CFR 60-1.7(b) (1) prevents the award of contracts and subcontracts unless such contractor submits a report covering the delinquent period or such other period specified by the Federal Highway Administration or by the Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor.

1) The bidder's execution on the signature portion of this proposal shall also constitute an endorsement and execution of those certifications which are a part of this proposal.

2) This sheet must be completed and submitted electronically via PlanetBids by bidder, and separately for each proposed subcontractor. Separate sheets for bidder and for each subcontractor must be submitted with your bid to be accepted as complete.

Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5938(262) III-17 August 2026 Proposal

NON-DISCRIMINATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

POLICY STATEMENT

In compliance with 29 U.S.C. 794 and 42 U.S.C. 12132, it is the policy of the County of Stanislaus that it will not aid or perpetuate discrimination against a qualified individual with a disability by funding an agency, organization, or person that discriminates on the basis of handicap disability in providing any aid, benefit, or service to beneficiaries of the program or activity.

The County is committed to provide access to all County services, programs, and meetings open to the public to people with disabilities.

In this regard, County and all of its contractors and subcontractors will take all reasonable steps in accordance with 29 U.S.C. 794 and 42 U.S.C. 12132 to ensure that individuals with disabilities have the maximum opportunity for the same level of aid, benefit, or service as any other individual.

CERTIFICATION

Each agency, organization, or person seeking a bid, contract, or agreement with the County of Stanislaus shall sign a Certification of Compliance with 29 U.S.C. 794 and 42 U.S.C. 12132.

CERTIFICATION OF BIDDER REGARDING

NON-DISCRIMINATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

The Bidder hereby certifies that he/she/it is in compliance with 29 U.S.C. 794, 42 U.S.C.