REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

SACRAMENTO AREA SEWER DISTRICT

10060 Goethe Road

Sacramento, CA 95827

Issue Date October 6, 2026

RFP Number RFP#8519

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Return your Proposal in an envelope, sealed and clearly marked on t h e outside with the bid number and date shown below, to:

Sacramento Area Sewer District

8521 Laguna Station Road

Elk Grove, CA 95758

Attn: RFP #8519 The Proposal must be received and logged in before the date and time indicated. Proposals will not be accepted after 3:00 p.m. on:

November 17, 2026 For Additional Information, Contact

Buyer Tamblynn Stewart

Phone (916) 875-9014

FAILURE TO SIGN THIS SECTION MAY DISQUALIFY YOUR RESPONSE

The undersigned offers and agrees to furnish the articles and/or services listed in this document at the prices and terms stated, subject to the General Conditions of this Request for Proposal:

Firm Name Contractor’s License Number:

Signature Contractors License Expiration Date:

Printed Name

DIR Registration No.

Job Title

Date: Telephone:

Email: Fax:

COMMODITY TITLE:

ON-CALL LOW PRESSURE SEWER SYSTEM REPAIR SERVICES

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is to establish one or more annual contracts for ON-CALL

LOW PRESSURE SEWER SYSTEM REPAIR SERVICES as required by the Sacramento Area

Sewer District (SacSewer). All work furnished shall be provided in accordance with contract specifications and terms and conditions set forth herein. SacSewer reserves the right to extend the contract period for two (2) additional one-year periods. Such extension(s) will be at

SacSewer’s option, subject to the same specifications, terms, conditions, favorable prices, and agreement between the Contractor and SacSewer.

RFP#8519 On-Call Low Pressure Sewer System Repair Services

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Sacramento Area Sewer District invites sealed

Proposals for RFP#8519 to provide: ON-CALL LOW PRESSURE SEWER SYSTEM REPAIR

SERVICES

Proposals will be received by:

3:00 p.m. November 17, 2026

Any Contractor who wishes its Proposal to be considered is responsible for making certain that its Proposal is delivered to:

Sacramento Area Sewer District

8521 Laguna Station Road

Elk Grove, CA 95758

Attn: RFP#8519

Detailed proposal request document RFP#8519 can be obtained by clicking the following link:

Business Opportunities - Sacramento Area Sewer District

Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Compliance

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

B. 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 section 1725.5.

C. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of

Industrial Relations.

D. All contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement).

E. The County of Sacramento Labor Compliance Section will act as an agent of SacSewer

(EchoWater) and monitor this project for compliance. All questions regarding prevailing wage requirements should be directed to the Labor Compliance Section at (916) 875-

2711.

F. Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1720 and following, and Section 1770 and following, the successful bidder shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations.

Copies of the prevailing wage determinations are on file at the office of the County of https://www.sacsewer.com/business-opportunities/

Sacramento Labor Compliance Program, 9800 Goethe Road, Sacramento, CA 95827-

3561, and are also available on the internet at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD.

The Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is establishing a pre-qualified Contractor List for ON-CALL LOW PRESSURE SEWER SYSTEM REPAIR SERVICES to support timely diagnosis, repair, and replacement of Environment One Corporation (EOne) low-pressure grinder pump systems.

Over the next three (3) years, SacSewer anticipates needing contractor assistance for service calls involving electrical, control, and mechanical issues with E/One grinder pumps, alarm/control panels, and related components. The estimated annual cost is $25,000, though this is an estimate only - actual volume, scope, and total expenditures may vary.

Creating this On-Call Contractor List will streamline project assignments, reduce administrative time for both SacSewer and contractors (no repeated proposal submissions or reviews for each call), and ensure rapid response to customer issues.

Selected contractors will be contacted as needed to perform work, including, but not limited to:

• 24/7 response to service calls and on-site diagnosis of EOne systems

• Repair or replacement of EOne grinder pumps

• Repair or replacement of EOne alarm/control panels

• Repair or replacement of electrical components (e.g., circuit breakers, wiring)

• Repair or replacement of pressure piping and associated valves

• Pumping down and removal of sewage and debris from wet wells (basins)

Contractor proposals will be evaluated using the following scopes of work and ranked according to the criteria discussed further in the RFP. Selected contractors will be placed on the list(s) and will be solicited for work under the contract established under this RFP.

Contractors are hereby notified that pursuant to Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 1770, et seq., of the Labor Code of the State of California, the successful Contractor and its subcontractors shall pay their labor forces not less than the general prevailing rate of wages as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, and travel and subsistence pay as such are defined in applicable collective bargaining agreements filed in accordance with

Section 1773.8 of said Labor Code, for work needed and performed on this project. It shall, pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773.2 of said Labor Code, be a requirement of the work for the successful bidding contractor to post and maintain a copy of said wages’ determinations at the project site throughout the duration of the work.

SacSewer reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and waive any irregularity in Proposals received.

http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD

KEY ACTION DATES

RFP Issued: October 6, 2026

Question Deadline: October 22, 2026

Registration on DIR: October 20, 2026

Proposal Due Date: November 17, 2026 by 3:00 p.m.

Intent to Award November 24, 2026

Insurance Due: December 8, 2026

Contract Award: December 17, 2026

INTRODUCTION

1. INVITATION

The Sacramento Area Sewer District invites Responses that offer to provide the services identified on the Cover Sheet.

2. DEFINITIONS

We intend to express our expectations clearly, and they are to be legally interpreted in

Sacramento Area Sewer District's favor.

2.1 WE/US/OUR are terms which refer to the Sacramento Area Sewer District, a duly organized public entity. They may also be used as pronouns for various subsets of the District organization, including, as the context will indicate:

• District – Sacramento Area Sewer District

• SacSewer – Sacramento Area Sewer District

2.2 YOU/YOUR are terms that refer to businesses having some sort of relationship to or with us.

The term may apply differently, as the context will indicate. For instance, "you" as a

Contractor will have different obligations than "you" as a Proposer or Supplier will have:

• Supplier - A business entity engaged in the business of providing contract temporary personnel services.

• Proposer- A business entity submitting a Response to this RFP. Suppliers that may express interest in this RFP, but that do not submit a Response, have no obligations with respect to the requirements.

• Contractor- The Proposer(s) whose Response to this RFP is evaluated as meeting the needs of SacSewer. Contractor(s) will be selected for award and will enter into a contract(s) for the provision of the services described in the

RFP.

• Subcontractor- A company that enters into a business relationship with the

Contractor. The Contractor may seek to place subcontractor employees for the services described in the RFP.

• Contractor’s Employee- All persons who can be offered to provide the services described in the RFP. All employees of the Contractor and the

Subcontractor must be covered by the insurance programs usually provided to persons employed by a company (e.g., Worker's Comp, SDI, etc.).

2.3 RESPONSE

The written, signed, and sealed document submitted according to the RFP instructions.

Response does not include any verbal or documentary interaction you may have with us apart from the submittal of a formal response. Verbal interactions will not be binding on

SacSewer or Contractor with respect to requirements stated within this RFP or resulting contractual obligations.

3. RFP CLARIFICATION

Questions regarding this RFP should be directed to the Issuing Officer specified below. Answers citing the question, but not identifying the Contractor, will be distributed simultaneously to all known prospective proposers via email. Oral answers provided by SacSewer, or its agents, shall not be binding.

4. DEADLINE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL – November 17, 2026 by 3:00 p.m.

5. PROSPER RESPONSIBILITY

We expect you to be thoroughly familiar with all specifications and requirements of this

RFP. Your failure or omission to examine any relevant form, article, site, or document will not relieve you, as a contractor, from any obligation regarding this RFP. By submitting a

Response, you are presumed to concur with all terms, conditions, and specifications of this

RFP unless you have specifically, by Section number, raised an objection. Objections we consider excessive or affecting vital terms may reduce or eliminate your prospects for award.

6. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL

Proposals should be prepared in such a way as to provide a straightforward, concise delineation of capabilities to satisfy the requirements of the RFP. Extensive binding, colored displays, and promotional materials are not necessary or desired. Emphasis should be concentrated on conformance and clarity of content.

6.1 COMPLETENESS

Proposal shall be completed in all respects as indicated. A proposal may be rejected if it is conditional or incomplete, or contains irregularities of any kind.

6.2 FALSE/MISLEADING STATEMENTS

Proposals that contain false or misleading statements, or that provide references that do not support an attribute or capability of the proposed system, may be rejected. If, in the opinion of SacSewer, such information was intended to mislead SacSewer in its evaluation of the

Proposal and the attribute, condition, or capability as a requirement of the RFP, the Proposal shall be rejected.

6.3 PROPOSAL SIGNATURE

The Proposal must be signed by an individual who is authorized to bind the responding firm contractually. The signature should indicate the title or position held by the individual in the firm. Firms that sign their contracts with the name of the firm must provide the name of the corporate officer for signature validation by SacSewer. An unsigned proposal shall be rejected.

7. AWARD

SacSewer will award to the Contractor (s) who present the greatest value, in our view, to

SacSewer from the standpoint of suitability to purpose, quality, service, previous experience, price, ability to deliver, or for any other reason deemed by SacSewer to be in the best interest of SacSewer. Thus, the result will not be determined solely by price.

8. CONTRACT EXECUTION

This RFP and the Contractor's Response will be made part of any Contract(s) and will be incorporated in the Contract as set forth.

9. PRECEDENCE

In the event of contradictions or conflicts between the provisions of the documents comprising the Contract, they will be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

1) The provisions of the Contract (as it may be amended);

2) The provisions of the RFP (as it may be supplemented);

3) The provisions of the Contractor's Response (as it may be clarified);

10. ISSUING OFFICER

The issuing officer and mailing address to send the Proposal, questions, and all other correspondence concerning the RFP is:

Tamblynn Stewart

Senior Contract Services Officer

Sacramento Area Sewer District

8521 Laguna Station Road

Elk Grove, CA 95758

(916) 875-9014

11. INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS PROPOSAL

• Cover Page (page 1)

• Notice to Contractors

• Key Action Dates

• Introduction

• General Conditions

• Scope of Work

• Specifications

• Terms and Conditions

• Evaluation and Award Matrix

• SacSewer Insurance Requirements

• Vendor Questionnaire

• Contractor License Certification

• Proposer’s Statement Regarding Insurance Coverage

• Proposer’s Statement Regarding Payment Bond Coverage

• Vendor Price Proposal

• Exception Response Page

12. PROPOSAL RESPONSE

Interested proposers must complete and return the following pages/sections by the closing date and time shown on the cover page in order to be considered.

• Cover Page with authorized signature

• Vendor Questionnaire – be sure to include a copy of the requested documents, including but not limited to current business and contractor’s licenses.

• Contractor License Certification

• Proposer’s Statement Regarding Insurance Coverage

• Proposer’s Statement Regarding Payment Bond Coverage

• Vendor Price Proposal for each Scope of Work submitting on

• Exception / Response Page

• Two (2) copies of the proposal and mark the original as the “Original” or “Master

Copy.”

Note: SacSewer will not accept proposals by way of facsimile transmission or e-mail. Proposals must be signed and received in a sealed envelope. Refer to instructions on the cover page.

13. PROTEST

After receipt of SacSewer’s Intent to Award notice, any bidder who has questions or concerns should immediately contact the Issuing Officer for discussion. Any bidder who believes that they have grounds for a protest must submit a written protest on company letterhead within three (3) business days after the Intent to Award letter has been sent out.

Any protest letter must state the specific grounds for protest and the actions being requested of SacSewer. No protest received after 4 p.m. on the 3rd business day shall be accepted.

If any District holiday falls within the 3-business day protest response period, the protest acceptance period will be extended by the holiday(s). For example, if the Intent to Award notice is issued on a Friday, a protest must be received by Wednesday at 4 p.m. Should any of the 3 days be a SacSewer holiday, the deadline will be extended by the number of holidays occurring during the 3-business day protest response period.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. BID/QUOTE/PROPOSAL/GENERAL CONDITIONS

All the terms and conditions of the bid, quote, or proposal against which this purchase document is applied are hereby incorporated.

2. SALES TAX NOT INCLUDED

Unless otherwise definitely specified, the unit prices do not include California sales and use tax or Sacramento County sales and use tax.

3. HOLD HARMLESS

The vendor shall hold the Sacramento Area Sewer District, its officers, agents, servants and employees harmless from liability of any nature or kind because of use of any copyrighted, or uncopyrighted composition, secret process, patented or unpatented invention, articles or appliances furnished or used under this order, and agrees to defend, at his own expense, any and all actions brought against the Sacramento Area Sewer District or himself because of the unauthorized use of such articles.

4. DEFAULT BY VENDOR

In case of default by vendor, the Sacramento Area Sewer District may procure the articles or services from other sources and may deduct from any monies due, or that may thereafter become due to the vendor, the difference between the price named in the contract or purchase order and actual cost thereof to the Sacramento Area Sewer District. Prices paid by

SacSewer shall be considered the prevailing market price at the time such purchase is made.

Periods of performance may be extended if the facts as to the cause of delay justify such extension in the opinion of the SacSewer Purchasing Agent.

5. RIGHT TO AUDIT

The Sacramento Area Sewer District reserves the right to verify, by examination of vendor’s records, all invoiced amounts when firm prices are not set forth in the purchase agreement.

6. ASSIGNMENT

(a) This award is not assignable by contractor either in whole or in part, without the prior written approval of the SacSewer Purchasing Agent of the Sacramento Area Sewer

District.

(b) In submitting a quote to a public purchasing body, the quoter offers and agrees that if the quote is accepted, it will assign to the purchasing body all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Sec.

15) & the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 [commencing with Section 16700] of part 2 of

Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), arising from the purchases of goods, materials, or services by the quoter for sale to the purchasing body pursuant to the quote.

Such assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the purchasing body tenders final payment to the quoter.

7. APPLICABILITY TO HEIRS

Time is of the essence of each and all the provisions of this agreement, and, subject to the limitations of Paragraph 8, the provisions of this agreement shall extend to and be binding upon and inure to the benefits benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns of the respective parties hereto.

8. F.E.T. EXEMPTION

Sacramento Area Sewer District is exempted from payment of Federal Excise Tax. No federal tax shall be included in price.

9. CHARGES NOT INCLUDED ON FACE NOT ACCEPTABLE - No charge will be accepted for packing, boxing, or cartage, except as specified in the Notice of Award. Freight collect shipments will not be accepted. Merchandise will not be accepted if payment is to be made at the time of delivery.

10. TITLE

Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, title to and risk of loss on all items shipped by seller to buyer shall pass to the buyer upon buyer’s inspection and acceptance of such items at buyer’s building.

11. CHANGES WITHOUT NOTICE PROHIBITED

No changes in price, quantity, or merchandise will be recognized by the Sacramento Area

Sewer District without written notice of acceptance thereof prior to shipment.

12. ALL UNDERSTANDING IN WRITING

It is mutually understood and agreed that no alteration or variation of terms of this award shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto, and that no oral understandings or agreements not incorporated herein, and no alterations or variations of the terms hereof, unless made in writing between the parties hereto, shall be binding on any of the parties hereto.

13. FORCE MAJEURE

Neither CONTRACTOR nor SACSEWER shall be liable or responsible for delays or failures in performance resulting from events beyond the reasonable control of such party and without fault or negligence of such party. Such events shall include but not be limited to acts of God, strikes, lockouts, riots, acts of war, epidemics, acts of government, fire, power failures, nuclear accidents, earthquakes, unusually severe weather, acts of terrorism, or other disasters, whether or not similar to the foregoing, and acts or omissions or failure to cooperate of the other party or third parties (except as otherwise specifically provided herein).

14. INVOICING

Upon submission of itemized invoices, in duplicate, payment shall be made of the prices stipulated herein for supplies delivered and accepted or services rendered and accepted, less deductions, if any, as herein provided. Payment on partial deliveries may be made whenever amounts due so warrant or when requested by the vendor and approved by the Purchasing

Manager.

15. SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Buyer’s standard terms and conditions shall govern any contract awarded. If, after award of contract, vendor provides additional terms or conditions, they shall be considered void. To the extent not otherwise stated in the contract, the California Commercial Code shall apply.

16. SCERS POST RETIREMENT EMPLOYEMENT POLICY

16.1 Any employee of, or contractor retained by, CONTRACTOR who is retired from

Sacramento County or SACSEWER service is subject to SCERS Post Retirement

Employment Policy and must adhere to limitations on post-retirement service, including a

180-day waiting period before working for the County or SACSEWER and a 960-hour per calendar year cap when working for the County or SACSEWER.

16.2 Upon execution of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall report to SACSEWER in writing the names of current and future employees who will provide services under this Agreement, that are retired from Sacramento County employment.

16.3 CONTRACTOR must report to SACSEWER in writing on a semi-annual basis (January 5th and July 5th of each calendar year), the names of employees retired from Sacramento

County employment providing services under this Agreement, and hours those employees have worked during the applicable reporting period. CONTRACTOR shall submit reports to

SDASCERSReporting@sacsewer.com

16.4 CONTRACTOR shall not assign employees to provide services under this Agreement in violation of SCERS Post Retirement Employment Policy.

mailto:SDASCERSReporting@sacsewer.com

SCOPE OF WORK

1. INTRODUCTION

The Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is soliciting proposals for qualified contractors to perform On-Call Low Pressure Sewer System Repair Services, including but not limited to those in the communities of Freeport, Hood, Franklin, and Locke. Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, tools, and materials necessary to diagnose and remedy service issues related to EOne grinder pumps, control panels, and tank assemblies.

2. BACKGROUND

In addition to the thousands of miles of gravity trunks, main lines, and laterals, SacSewer's service area includes several communities served by pressurized sewer systems, such as

Freeport, Hood, Franklin, and Locke. SacSewer's mission is to serve our community by protecting public health and the environment through sewage collection, treatment, and resource recovery. To reduce spills and meet our mission, SacSewer intends to create a contractor list for ON-CALL LOW PRESSURE SEWER SYSTEM REPAIR SERVICES to supplement SacSewer Maintenance and Operations staff.

3. GENERAL SCOPE

All work must be done in accordance with the following general requirements:

• All work must be done in accordance with the latest version of the Sacramento Area

Sewer District Standards and Specifications.

• All work must be done in accordance with E/One’s recommended manufacturer's specifications.

• All work must comply with all local codes and requirements, including but not limited to the California Plumbing Code, CalOSHA safety requirements, and applicable electrical codes.

• All work within the right-of-way must be done in accordance with the local jurisdictional requirements.

• Work on private property must be coordinated with the resident prior to starting.

• The Contractor will be responsible for all fines, damages, liabilities, and claims resulting from sanitary sewer spills caused by their work.

• The Contractor must restore the job site and other areas affected by the work to their pre-construction condition, or as approved by SacSewer, including the replacement of all concrete and asphalt removed as a result of the work.

• The Contractor must, within 30 calendar days of award, provide proof of training required to be an E/One Authorized Repair Contractor. If proof of training is not received within the 30 days, SacSewer will terminate the contract.

4. PRIVATE PRESSURIZED SEWER REPAIR SERVICES

4.1 EMERGENCY and NON-EMERGENCY RESPONSE

• The Contractor must be able to provide 24/7 response to service calls during business hours and non-business hours, including holidays, for customer-reported issues.

Notifications of customer issues will come from SacSewer Dispatch or a SacSewer representative.

• The Contractor must arrive at the location and make contact with the customer within three hours of receiving notification from SacSewer Dispatch or its representative.

4.2 DIAGNOSIS

• On-site troubleshooting using E/One diagnostic tools, alarm panel testing, and pump performance curves.

• The Contractor must also be able to diagnose electrical issues. This would include circuit breakers, fuses, etc.

• The Contractor must inspect all piping, valves, and appurtenances to ensure there are no leaks or damaged pipes.

• As part of the diagnosis, the Contractor must ensure that the customer’s sewer service is restored within six hours of receiving notification from SacSewer

Dispatch or its representative. If the Contractor cannot restore service within six hours, notify the SacSewer representative with an updated timeline.

4.3 REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS

• Complete pump removal, repair, and reinstallation (including pump, grinder assembly, and check valve).

• Control Panel troubleshooting, repair, or replacement.

• Pressure sewer lateral repairs

• Excavation, shoring, and backfill as required to make necessary repairs.

• Contractor must replace, in kind, any landscaping or hardscaping damaged by its activities.

• Electrical troubleshooting and repairs.

4.4 CUSTOMER COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION

• Notify customers in advance when possible; provide a clear explanation of the work and an estimated timeline.

• Coordinate with District staff for warranty authorization, parts ordering, and escalation.

• Leave work area clean and restored to pre-service condition (or better).

• SacSewer prides itself on high customer satisfaction and expects the same level of customer satisfaction from its Contractors. Repeated negative customer interactions could lead to contract cancellation.

5. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

• All replacement parts must be new, genuine E/One components unless otherwise pre-approved in writing by the District.

• Contractors must maintain an adequate inventory of common E/One parts (pumps, panels, seals, cutters, capacitors, etc.) to support same-day repairs when possible.

6. DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING

• Provide digital service reports within 24 hours of completion (photos, diagnostic readings, parts used, labor hours, recommendations).

• Submit detailed invoices weekly or as directed, including labor rates, material costs

(with markup limits), equipment usage, and permit fees.

• Maintain accurate records of all warranty work for SacSewer audit purposes

(minimum 5-year retention).

SPECIFICATIONS

1. CONTRACT PERIOD

The initial term shall be for one year. To promote efficiency and economy, SacSewer reserves the right to extend the contract period by two (2) additional one-year periods. Such extension(s) will be at SacSewer’s option, subject to the same specifications, terms, conditions, favorable prices, and agreement between the Contractor and SacSewer.

2. CONTRACT AWARD

SacSewer plans to award a contract to the most responsible and responsive contractors using the Evaluation and Award Matrix in this document.

3. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

Quantities (or expenditures) shown are merely estimates for a typical project. SacSewer does not guarantee to purchase a minimum quantity, nor any remaining materials, tools, or equipment acquired by Contractor in support of this contract.

4. CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE

The Contractor shall possess a valid California Contractor’s License in the following classification: “Class C-36 Plumbing Contractor.” Sacsewer will consider another California

Contractor’s license if requested.

5. STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

Where applicable, the latest Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) Standards and

Specifications dated September 27, 2023, and the provisions contained herein shall govern all work done under the Contract.

6. LABOR

All workmanship shall be first class throughout, and only experienced, qualified journeymen shall be employed under proper, capable supervision.

Pursuant to California Labor Code Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Articles 1 and 3, eight hour's labor shall constitute a legal day's work, and no worker in the employment of

Contractor or any Subcontractor, doing or contracting to do any part of the work contemplated by this Agreement, shall be required or permitted to work more than eight hours in any one calendar day or forty hours during any one calendar week, except as provided in Section 1815 of the California Labor Code.

Reference:

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=1815&law

Code=LAB

7. PREVAILING WAGE

Contractor shall not pay less than the General Prevailing Wage Determination made by the

Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to California Labor Code Part 7, Chapter 1, Article

2, Sections 1770, 1773, and 1773.1. Refer to http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/pwd/ https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=1815&lawCode=LAB https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=1815&lawCode=LAB http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/pwd/

8. SUPERVISION

Contractor shall provide a competent foreman to oversee and monitor the contract work.

Such person shall have the authority and commitment to act in SacSewer's best interest.

9. RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTOR

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to furnish all labor, supervision, travel, equipment, power, light, materials, tools, and appliances necessary to perform and complete the work requested. This includes any change in conformity with the true meaning and intent of the contract drawings and specifications.

10. PAYMENT BOND (LABOR AND MATERIALS)

Pursuant to Civil Code 3247, for work involving an expenditure of greater than $35,000, the successful Proposer (s) shall furnish a Payment Bond for $75,000 before starting work.

Successful Proposer (s) shall furnish within 14 consecutive days after written Notice of

Award. Said bond shall be secured from a surety company acceptable to SacSewer and authorized or licensed by the State of California.

11. UNIT PRICES

Information identified in the Vendor Price Proposal is for the purpose of evaluating proposals. Selected contractors will be solicited for actual bids for specific work at a later date.

12. MINIMUM ORDER

Contractor shall not require a minimum order for this RFP/award.

13. SUBCONTRACTING

Contractor may subcontract portion(s) of the work, as long as Contractor retains the bulk of the work. Any subcontracting will be solely between Contractor and its subcontractor(s).

Contractor will remain responsible for all work performed under the contract, as though

Contractor performed all the work. Additionally, Contractor shall remain the sole agent dealing with SacSewer.

• If subcontracting is proposed, bidders shall provide the requested information about subcontracting in responding to the enclosed questionnaire. Subcontracting is subject to prior approval from SacSewer. Failure to provide the requested information may result in the disqualification of your proposal.

14. CONFORMANCE WITH CODES, LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS

All work and materials shall be in full accordance with all applicable codes, laws, regulations, and standards. These include, but are not limited to: National Electrical Code, State Fire Marshal, Title 24 of the California Administrative Code, Uniform Building Codes, and Uniform Plumbing Code published by the Eastern Plumbing Officials Association.

15. RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCURACY

The Contractor shall obtain all necessary measurements for and from the work, and shall check dimensions, elevations, and grades for all layout and construction work, and shall supervise such work, the accuracy for all of which the Contractor shall be responsible.

16. COST ESTIMATE

Contractor shall provide written cost estimates for any type of work when actual bids for specific work are solicited.

17. UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT CHECKS

It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to check with the Underground Service Alert people prior to doing any digging.

18. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DETECTED

If Contractor detects any structural material that may be hazardous as defined in the

California Health and Safety Code Section 25117, Contractor shall promptly notify the

County representative listed on the work order before the site is disturbed.

19. PUBLIC SAFETY

The Contractor shall erect such warning and directional signs as may be necessary for public safety.

20. PUBLIC CONVENIENCE

The Contractor shall conduct operations to offer the least possible obstruction and inconvenience to the public. The Contractor shall have under construction no greater amount of work than can be prosecuted properly with due regard to the rights of the public. The

Contractor shall provide temporary access to all business establishments and pedestrian walkways as required by the SacSewer.

The Contractor shall not close or obstruct any portion of any highway, road, or other property without proper permits.

21. BARRICADES

The Contractor shall furnish and set up barricades as required.

22. HAZARDS

Hazards such as standing water, ropes tied to tree limbs, excavations, and unsecured material (such as wood, metal, etc.) shall be immediately remedied by the Contractor.

23. PROTECTION OF PROPERTY AND ENVIRONMENT

Contractor shall take every precaution to protect all public and private property during the performance of this contract. Any damage to existing facility or property caused by

Contractor's personnel or equipment shall be promptly repaired to the condition existing before the damage or be replaced. All costs for such repairs or replacements shall be solely the responsibility of Contractor.

Contractor shall be environmentally responsible. Any spills or releases of hazardous waste occurring while under Contractor’s control and possession, which are not caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of SacSewer, shall be solely the responsibility of

Contractor.

24. TIME LIMITS

Time limits for completion of work are to be project-specific. Contractors solicited for work shall complete the work within the specified project contract time.

25. EXTENSION OF TIME LIMITS

Extension of time limits may be granted upon:

• Changes in the work ordered by SacSewer, insofar as these changes require additional time to complete the work;

• Prevention by SacSewer of the Contractor from commencing or prosecuting the work because of acts of others, aside from Contractor's subcontractors; and,

• Change of conditions at job site - differing from those indicated in the work order, or differing materially from those ordinarily encountered as inherent in the work.

Extension of time limits shall specifically not include:

• Any delay that could have been avoided by the exercise of care, prudence, foresight, and diligence on the part of Contractor;

• Any delay in the prosecution of parts of the work, which may in itself be unavoidable but which does not necessarily prevent or delay the prosecution of other parts of the work, nor the completion of the job within the time specified;

• Any reasonable delay resulting from time required by SacSewer for review of plans and submittals required of Contractor and for the making of surveys, measurements, and inspections; and, unless Contractor promptly notifies SacSewer of events to the contrary, SacSewer will expect the work to be completed by Contractor within the normal time limits specified above. Extensions, if granted by SacSewer, shall operate only to extend the completion date and shall not increase the sum to which SacSewer is to pay Contractor.

26. ASSIGNMENT OF WORK

SacSewer reserves the right to assign work as appropriate. Contractor must demonstrate the ability to complete work on SacSewer’s stated performance time limit. At SacSewer’s sole discretion, Contractors who have not completed assigned work in a timely manner may not be assigned additional projects until previously-assigned work is complete.

27. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Failure to complete the work by the completion or extension date shall subject Contractor to liquidated damages as follows:

In the event Contractor fails to complete the work by the completion or extension date, the parties to the contract shall agree that SacSewer will sustain damages. Further, since it is extremely difficult to determine the actual damages that may be sustained by SacSewer, it shall be agreed that the amount of liquidated damages to be paid by Contractor to SacSewer would be project specific for each calendar day behind schedule, until the work is completed. Such amount shall be the actual cash value agreed upon as the loss to SacSewer resulting from Contractor's default.

28. PAYMENT FOR DAMAGES

In the event Contractor shall become liable for liquidated damages, District, in addition to all other remedies provided by law, shall have the right to withhold any and all payments from which would otherwise be or become due to Contractor until liability of Contractor is finally determined. District shall have the right to use and apply such payments, in whole or in part, to reimburse SacSewer for all liquidated damages due or to become due to

SacSewer. Any remaining balance of such payments shall be paid to Contractor only after discharge in full of all liability incurred by Contractor under this section or otherwise. If the sum so retained by District is not sufficient to discharge all such liabilities of Contractor, Contractor shall continue to remain liable to SacSewer until all such liabilities are satisfied in full. No failure by District to withhold any payment as specified shall in any manner be construed to constitute a waiver to any right to liquidated damages or any right to any such sum.

29. GENERAL LIABILITY OF CONTRACTOR

Except as otherwise noted, Contractor shall do all work and furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, power, light, tools, and materials necessary to properly perform and complete the work in the time and manner required. The mention of any specific duty or liability of

Contractor shall not be construed as a limitation or restriction of any general liability or duty of Contractor, and any reference to any specific duty or liability shall be construed to be for the purpose of explanation only.

30. GUARANTEE

Except for ordinary wear and tear and unusual abuse or neglect, Contractor shall guarantee all work executed by him/her and all materials and devices attached to the work, or otherwise delivered to SacSewer as part of the work pursuant to the contract, to be absolutely free of all defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from date of acceptance by SacSewer. Contractor shall agree to repair or replace any or all such work or material, together with all or any other work or material which may be displaced or damaged in so doing, that may be proven defective in workmanship or material within the one year period from the date of acceptance, without expense whatsoever to SacSewer.

In the event that the Contractor fails to comply with the above mentioned conditions within ten (10) business days after being notified of the defect in writing, SacSewer shall have the right, whether or not it constitutes an actual immediate hazard to health or safety, to have the defect immediately repaired at the expense of the Contractor. It shall be at SacSewer’s sole discretion to have the defect permanently or temporarily repaired.

31. INSPECTION OF SERVICES

All services, including labor, facilities, equipment, and materials furnished or utilized in the performance of services, shall be subject to inspection and test by SacSewer to the extent practicable, at all times and places during the term of the contract. All inspections by

SacSewer shall be made in such a manner as not to unduly delay the work.

District may require inspections of any Contractor owned or operated facility for purposes of ensuring compliance with contract specifications, terms, and conditions.

If District determines that services performed are not in conformity with contract specifications, terms, and conditions, District shall have the right to:

• Require Contractor to take immediate steps to perform the services in conformity with contract specifications, terms, and conditions; and/or

• Make monetary deductions to reflect the reduced value of services performed.

32. CLEANING UP

Throughout the construction period, the Contractor shall keep the site of the work in a presentable condition and dispose of any surplus materials. Upon completion of the work, and prior to requesting final inspection, the Contractor shall thoroughly clean the site of the work of all rubbish, excess material, and equipment, and all portions of the work shall be left in a neat and orderly condition. The final inspection will not be made until this has been accomplished.

33. DISPOSAL AND SALVAGE

All materials removed shall become the property of the Contractor, unless otherwise designated by the facility representative. All materials removed shall be disposed of or salvaged by the Contractor.

34. TIME COMPLETION

Time of completion is to be project specific. Contractors solicited for work shall complete the work within the specified project contract time.

35. CONTRACTOR SHALL ASSUME RISKS

Until the completion and final acceptance by District, the work shall be under Contractor's responsible care and charge. Contractor shall rebuild, repair, restore, and make good all injuries, damages, re-erections, and repairs occasioned or rendered necessary by accidental causes of any nature, including vandalism, to any or all portions of the work, except as otherwise stipulated.

36. DISMISSAL OF UNSATISFACTORY EMPLOYEES

If any person employed by the Contractor or any subcontractor fails or refuses to carry out the directions of a SacSewer representative, or is, in the opinion of a SacSewer representative, incompetent, unfaithful, intemperate, or disorderly; or uses threatening or abusive language to any person at the facility; or if otherwise unsatisfactory, he/she shall be removed from the work immediately, and shall not again be employed on the work except upon consent of a SacSewer representative.

37. RETENTION FOR IMPERFECT WORK

If any portion of the work done or materials furnished under the contract shall prove defective or not in accordance with the specifications and contract drawings, and if the imperfection in the same shall not be of sufficient magnitude or importance to make the dangerous or undesirable, or if the removal of such work is impracticable or will create conditions which are dangerous or undesirable, the facility representative shall have the right and authority to retain the work instead of requiring it to be removed and reconstructed, but the facility representative shall make such deductions therefore in the payment due or to become due the Contractor as may be just and reasonable.

38. FINAL INSPECTION

The Contractor shall notify the facility representative of the completion of the work, and the facility representative shall promptly inspect the work. The Contractor or the Contractor's representative may be present at the final inspection.

39. PAYMENT

Payment is made to the Contractor after final inspection and acceptance of the work. The

Contractor will be compensated in full (amount of estimate) for furnishing all labor, supervision, equipment, power, light, tools, and materials, and for successfully carrying out and completing all the work according to schedule, plans, and applicable codes.

40. INDEMNIFICATION

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SACSEWER, and the County of Sacramento, their respective governing Boards, officers, directors, officials, employees, and authorized volunteers and agents, (collectively

“Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, losses, liabilities, damages, and all expenses and costs incidental thereto (collectively “Claims”) including cost of defense, settlement, arbitration, and reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from injuries to or death of persons, including but not limited to employees of either Party hereto, and damage to or destruction of property or loss of use thereof, including but not limited to the property of either Party hereto, arising out of, pertaining to, or resulting from the acts or omissions of the Contractor, its officers, employees, or agents, or the acts or omissions of anyone else directly or indirectly acting on behalf of the Contractor, or for which the Contractor is legally liable under law regardless of whether caused in part by an

Indemnified Party. Contractor shall not be liable for any Claims to the extent caused by the active negligence of an Indemnified Party where such indemnification would be invalid under Subdivision (b) of Section 2782 of the Civil Code.

This indemnity shall not be limited by the types and amounts of insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Contractor or the Contractor’s Subcontractors.

Nothing in this Indemnity shall be construed to create any duty to, any standard of care with reference to, or any liability or obligation, contractual or otherwise, to any third party.

The provisions of this Indemnity shall survive the expiration or termination of the Agreement.

41. SUBCONTRACTOR INDEMNIFICATION

Contractor shall ensure that each subcontractor, subconsultant, or other third party retained by

Developer to perform any portion of the work under this Agreement enters into a written agreement that includes the following indemnification clause:

“Subcontractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the SACSEWER and the County of Sacramento, and their respective governing boards, officers, directors, employees, agents, and volunteers (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising out of or relating to the Subcontractor’s performance of work under this Agreement, whether resulting from the Subcontractor’s negligent, reckless, or intentional acts or omissions.”

Failure by subcontractor to comply with any indemnity requirement in this Agreement shall constitute a material breach and may result in termination of the Agreement or withholding of reimbursement.

42. Responsibility for Content of Submittal; Effect of False, Incomplete, or Non-responsive

Statements or Content. Respondents are responsible for the accuracy and authenticity of their

Submittals, including content developed with the assistance of generative artificial intelligence ("AI") tools. Respondents should be aware that content created with generative

AI tools is not guaranteed to be accurate, and generative AI tools may produce content that is false or misleading but presented as fact. Respondents are responsible for ensuring the integrity of their Submittals. False, incomplete, or non-responsive statements in connection with a Submittal and/or false, fabricated, or misleading content in a Submittal may be sufficient cause for rejection of the Submittal. The evaluation and determination of whether statements or content are false, incomplete, non-responsive, fabricated, or misleading will be

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. VALID OFFER

Proposals received are an irrevocable offer and shall be valid for one hundred and twenty

(120) days following the closing date for receipt of proposals.

2. CHANGES TO PROPOSAL

SacSewer retains the right to negotiate changes in a proposal by any offeror, and/or to reject any or all proposals if none of the submittals are responsive to SacSewer’s needs.

3. PUBLIC RECORD

All proposals become the property of SacSewer. Accepted proposals and subsequent award(s) become public records. Proprietary information must be clearly marked as such.

Pricing and service elements of the successful proposal will not be considered proprietary information.

4. TERMS OF SALE

Terms of sale may include a cash discount; however, a minimum of “Net 30 days” will be required for this RFP/award.

5. F.O.B. POINT

The f.o.b. point shall be f.o.b. destination, various job sites.

6. LICENSES AND PERMITS

Contractor shall obtain and keep in effect, at all times during the term of the agreement, any licenses and permits necessary for the Contractor's operations. All such costs shall be at the

Contractor's expense.

7. HEALTH AND SAFETY

Contractor shall plan and conduct the work in a manner that will safeguard all persons from injury and shall take all precautions as required by the California Department of Industrial

Relations and Cal-OSHA (California-Occupational Safety and Health Administration).

8. WORK ON DISTRICT PREMISES

Except for those risks inherent in the contracted work, District agrees to provide Contractor and its employees a safe working environment for any work that must be undertaken on premises owned or leased by District. While Contractor's employees are on District's premises, Contractor shall maintain strict work discipline that affects its work in compliance with governmental laws and occupational health and safety regulations.

9. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity, and shall be responsible for taking such disciplinary action with respect to his/her employees as may be necessary. Contractor and staff shall always be courteous, cooperative, and professional toward District representatives and the public in the course of their work. All assignments and problems shall be handled promptly and professionally to the satisfaction of SacSewer.

10. CORRESPONDENCE

Contractor or his/her designated officer shall respond to all inquiries and complaints expeditiously and in a professional manner. Correspondence shall be made on the

Contractor's official stationery.

11. TERMINATION UPON UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE

Whenever, in the opinion of SacSewer, the said service is not satisfactory, Contractor shall be advised of the reasons in writing.