House of Metamorphosis Abatement and Demo.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ) 13276

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

HOUSE OF METAMORPHOSIS ABATEMENT AND DEMO

June 29, 2026

SMALL-LOCAL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE: In accordance with Board Policy A-87, the award of contracts resulting from this RFQ is reserved for Small-Local Businesses as defined in Board Policy B-53 Small-Local Business Policy (SLBP), which can be found at: B-53 Small-Local Business Policy (SLBP).

A. KEY INFORMATION

1. The County of San Diego is seeking quotes from firms interested in providing demolition and removal of the House of Metamorphosis main residential building, detached garage, tool shed, wood shed, power house/radio tower, and butane storage tank in their entirety located at 2790 Market Street, San Diego, CA, 92102 (County) (“Offerors”).

2. The County has posted this solicitation on its official BuyNet website at https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/ . To see all information related to this RFQ, to submit Questions, and to receive notifications of updates, Offerors must select “Participate in RFx” for this solicitation in BuyNet.

3. The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is Christopher Almazan, Procurement Specialist, (christopher.almazan@sdcounty.ca.gov)

4. Schedule: This timeline is subject to change at any time, at the County’s sole discretion. The County will issue an addendum for changes to the Questions due date, or Quote due date.

Event Description Date and Time (San Diego Time) Questions due July 22, 2026 prior to 5:00 p.m.

Quotes due July 29, 2026 prior to 5:00 p.m.

Job Walk July 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

5. Questions:

5.1. Offerors should submit all Questions, including requests for clarification related to definition or interpretation of this RFQ, in writing by the Date and Time specified in the Schedule. Offerors should submit Questions via BuyNet, by sending a message to the Contracting Officer through the “Discussions” functionality.

5.2. Non-Offerors should direct inquiries regarding this solicitation to the Contracting Officer.

6. Table of Contents:

A. Key Information B. RFQ Instructions and Rules C. Submittal Items D. Required Forms

Statement of Work Attachment A – Site Plan Attachment B – Upper Level Demolition / Construction Plan Attachment C – Lower Level Demolition / Construction Plan

MAGGIE RAMSBERGER

INTERIM DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING

5560 OVERLAND AVENUE, SUITE 270, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92123-1204

PHONE (858) 505-6367 FAX (858) 715-6452

BRENDA MILLER

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO – REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ 13276)

Attachment D – Roof Plan Attachment E – Waste Diversion Attachment F – General Services Site Specific Safety Plan Template Attachment G – Asbestos Survey Attachment H – Statement of Work

E. Payment Schedule F. Draft Agreement

B. RFQ INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A QUOTE

1.1. It is Offeror’s responsibility to submit a quote based on the most current RFQ, addenda thereto, County’s responses to Questions, any other information posted on BuyNet, and any diligence material made available by the County. Offerors are advised to regularly check BuyNet for information. The County has no obligation to contact Offerors directly with any such RFQ-related information.

1.1.1. To see all information related to this RFQ, to submit Questions, and to receive notifications of updates, Offerors must select “Participate in RFx” for this solicitation in BuyNet.

1.1.2. If an Offeror is unable to download this document, an Offeror may request a hard copy from Department of Purchasing and Contracting’s front desk or contact clerical support at

(858) 505-6367.

1.2. Forms required to be submitted with Offerors response to this RFQ are included in this RFQ or posted on the County’s web site at:

https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/purchasing/purchasing-forms.html.

1.2.1. The County may update posted forms from time to time. Unless otherwise specified, Offerors may submit the version of a form in place as of the date of the posting of this RFQ or any later version thereof.

1.3. Offeror must submit a complete original quote in accordance with the format provided in this solicitation to the County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, through electronic upload to BuyNet before the Date and Time listed in Schedule.

1.3.1. If Offeror is unable to submit via BuyNet for any reason, Offeror may submit its quote via email to the Contracting Officer listed in this document or provide the Purchasing and Contracting front desk with either (i) electronic files on CD/DVD; or, (ii) a printed quote.

Offeror must prominently mark such submissions with the RFQ number on the outside of the packaging. Please use this method only if unable to submit through BuyNet.

2. QUESTIONS

2.1. Offerors shall direct requests for explanation regarding the RFQ or related documents to the Contracting Officer, in writing, as a question (“Question”). Offerors may submit Questions by sending a message to the Contracting Officer through the “Discussions” functionality in BuyNet.

2.2. The County may choose not to respond to Questions received after the date and time stated in the Schedule for Question submission. Offeror is responsible for ensuring that Questions are received by the County.

3. QUOTE FORMAT

3.1. Submit electronic quotes as files in .pdf format, except where specified otherwise. For pages other than signature pages, converted and searchable formats are preferred.

3.2. All quotes shall be signed with a handwritten signature by an authorized officer or employee of Offeror.

4. QUOTE ORGANIZATION

4.1. Your quote should be organized in accordance with the Submittal Items in this RFQ.

4.1.1. Offerors shall organize content to correspond to the applicable exhibit and question or item within each exhibit.

4.1.2. Offerors shall separate each exhibit into one or more files, clearly named as to the exhibit and order.

4.1.3. Pages shall be consecutively numbered within each exhibit at the bottom or top margin of each page.

4.1.4. Cost/Price information:

4.1.4.1. Offerors must place all cost and pricing information within the Cost/Price exhibit. Price shall be inclusive of all proposed compensation.

4.2. Confidential/Proprietary information:

4.2.1. The County is a public agency subject to the California Public Records Act, Government Code § 7920.000, et seq. Some or all of the documents submitted in response to this RFQ may be subject to disclosure, and the County intends to publish any resulting contracts to its public website.

4.2.2. It is Offeror’s responsibility to identify and separate into a “CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY” exhibit and to provide a signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement for:

4.2.2.1. All confidential information that Offeror represents, with legal basis, is exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, including PI (Personal Information), PII (Personally Identifiable Information), or PHI (Protected Health Information);

4.2.2.2. Any proprietary or other information Offeror represents, with legal basis, is exempt from disclosure under the California Public Records Act and wishes to protect from disclosure.

4.2.3. The “CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY” exhibit must be clearly labeled with all pages marked as “CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY.”

4.2.4. Offeror should reference material in the “CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY” exhibit where it is needed to respond to a Submittal Item through citation to the “CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY” exhibit (for example “See response 1 contained within the ‘CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY’ exhibit for staff Social Security numbers”).

4.2.5. If the County determines that a submission improperly designates information as confidential or proprietary, the County may, at its sole discretion: (i) deem the information releasable; (ii) declare the submission non-conforming/non-responsive; (iii) remove such information, or (iv) take any other appropriate action. (Note: Pricing and Terms and Conditions are generally not confidential under the California Public Records Act).

5. QUOTE EVALUATION

5.1. Evaluations may consider factors such as technical merit, experience, capacity, history of Offeror compliance, availability, price, and more to determine the quote(s) that provide the best value to the County.

5.2. During evaluation, the County may appropriately consider the sustainability and social, human health, environmental, and economic impact of Offeror’s proposed products and/or approach to providing goods and/or services, in accordance with Board Policy B-67. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to include relevant information in their quotes, to the degree related to the goods or services sought.

5.3. During evaluation, the County may appropriately evaluate the cultural competency of Offeror and Offeror’s proposed approach to providing goods and services. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to include relevant information in their quotes, to the degree related to the goods or services sought.

5.4. When evaluating an Offeror’s cost or pricing, the County may also consider the effect of the quote on the overall total cost to the County.

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6. COUNTY COMMITMENT

6.1. This RFQ does not commit the County to award a contract, nor does it commit the County to pay any of Offeror’s costs incurred in the preparation or submission of the quote. Further, Offeror shall not incur any reimbursable cost in anticipation of a contract award.

6.2. Neither Offeror nor any of its representatives shall have any claims whatsoever against the County or any of its respective officials, agents, or employees arising out of or relating to this RFQ or these procedures (other than those arising under a definitive contract with Offeror in accordance with the terms thereof).

6.3. The County reserves the right to separately procure the same or similar goods or services.

6.4. The County may withhold all information regarding this procurement until after negotiations are complete, including, but not limited to: the number of quotes received; the identity of Offeror(s);

the content of quotes; the County’s evaluation and results thereof. Information releasable after the conclusion of negotiations is subject to the disclosure requirements and withholding exemptions of the California Public Records Act.

6.5. Pursuant to County Charter §§ 703.10 and 916, award of a contract resulting from this RFQ may be subject to the County’s requirement to determine that the services can be provided more economically and efficiently by an independent contractor than by persons employed in the Classified Service.

6.6. In the event that an Offeror is involved in a merger, acquisition, or other change in control, the County reserves the right to award a contract to a resulting entity.

7. DILIGENCE AND DUTY TO INQUIRE

7.1. Should Offeror find discrepancies in or omissions from, or be in doubt as to the meaning of, the RFQ or related documents, Offeror shall have a duty to submit a Question to the County.

7.2. Offerors are expected to perform reasonable due diligence with regard to this RFQ and the work required, including, but not limited to, information that is publicly or otherwise reasonably available and, if applicable, information that can be obtained during a site visit (including verification of measurements, conditions, and other attributes). Neither the selected Offeror(s), nor any Offerors, shall be entitled to any price adjustment or other relief based upon information that was discovered or should have been discovered through due diligence.

7.3. The County makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of any diligence material or other information provided by the County or any of its agents, representatives, contractors, or consultants. Such information may reflect good faith assumptions, estimates, or projections, which may or may not prove to be correct.

7.4. Offeror should not rely upon oral statements made or explanations given by the County, including any oral responses to Questions or other inquiries. No prior, current, or post award communication(s) with any officer, agent, or employee of the County shall affect or modify any terms or requirements of this RFQ, except as explicitly provided for in this RFQ.

8. OFFEROR COMMUNICATIONS

8.1. All communications from Offeror (including its employees, agents, and representatives) to the County or its officers and employees (including consultants working on or assisting with this procurement), related to this RFQ or Offeror’s quote, must be directed in writing exclusively to the Contracting Officer, unless otherwise authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. Offerors shall not communicate with or attempt to contact any other County personnel about this solicitation, except as otherwise allowed for in this RFQ or by law. Any improper contact may, at the County’s sole discretion, cause Offeror to be removed from consideration for contract award.

8.2. If Offeror issues any public announcement or otherwise engages in communication that, in the County’s sole determination, compromises the integrity of this RFQ process or attempts to restrain competition, Offeror may be removed from consideration for award.

8.3. Audio and/or video recording of presentations, discussions, negotiations, , or other communications with the County regarding this RFQ are prohibited, unless specifically authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer.

9. SOLICITING EMPLOYEES

9.1. Until contract award, Offerors shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit any employee of the County to leave the County’s employ in order to accept employment with Offeror, its affiliates, actual or prospective contractors, or any person acting in concert with Offeror without prior written approval of the County’s Contracting Officer. This paragraph does not prevent the employment by Offeror of a County employee who has initiated contact with Offeror.

10. PROHIBITED CONTRACTS AND SUBCONTRACTS

10.1. In accordance with Section 67 of the San Diego County Administrative Code, the County shall not contract with, and shall reject any quote submitted by, the person or entities specified below, unless the Board of Supervisors finds that special circumstances exist which justify the approval of such contract:

10.1.1. Persons employed by the County or of public agencies for which the Board of Supervisors is the governing body;

10.1.2. Profit-making firms or businesses in which employees described in subsection 11.1.1 serve as officers, principals, partners, or major shareholders;

10.1.3. Persons who, within the immediately preceding twelve (12) months, came within the provisions of subsection 11.1.1 and who (i) were employed in positions of substantial responsibility in the area of service to be performed by the contract; or, (ii) participated in any way in developing the contract or its service specifications; and

10.1.4. Profit-making firms or businesses in which the former employees described in subsection

11.1.3 serve as officers, principals, partners, or major shareholders.

10.2. Per Board Policy A-79, a successful Offeror that is a non-profit corporation shall not subcontract any work under the agreement with a related for-profit subcontractor where an interlocking directorate, management, or ownership relationship exists, unless specifically authorized by the Board of Supervisors.

10.3. Offeror certifies that, if awarded a contract under this RFQ, such contract will be in compliance with Sections 11.1 and 11.2 above. Offeror shall promptly notify the County of any change in circumstance affecting these provisions.

11. CALIFORNIA REVENUE & TAXATION CODE § 18662

11.1. In compliance with California Revenue and Taxation Code § 18662, if Offeror is a non-resident of California (out-of-state invoices) that receives California source income and has not completed Franchise Tax Board Form 590, there may be a backup withholding on all payments. Fifteen (15) business days prior to the first payment from the County, new suppliers or suppliers with expired forms or forms with incorrect information must submit new forms to the County (forms are available from the Franchise Tax Board website listed below).

11.2. Under certain circumstances, Offerors may be eligible for reduced or waived nonresident withholding. If Offeror has already received a waiver or a reduced withholding response from the State of California and the response remains valid, Offeror should submit the response to the County in lieu of the forms. Failure to submit the required forms will result in withholding of payments. Offerors should access the Franchise Tax Board websites, listed below, for tax forms and relevant information regarding non-resident withholding, including waivers or reductions. The County will not give Offerors any tax advice. It is recommended that Offerors speak with their tax advisers and/or the State of California for guidance.

Franchise Tax Board Websites:

https://www.ftb.ca.gov https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/search/

11.3. If selected for award, Offeror must submit applicable forms to the Auditor & Controller via fax, at

(858) 694-2060, or mail originals to: County of San Diego, 5530 Overland Avenue, Suite 410, San Diego, CA 92123. The P.O. Number or Contract Number (if available) and “California Revenue and Taxation Code § 18662” must appear on fax cover sheet and/or the outside of the mailing envelope.

12. W-9 FORM

12.1. If selected for award, Offeror must complete and submit a W-9 form if a current form is not on file with the County.

13. PREVAILING WAGE

13.1. The County’s public works projects are subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), in accordance with Labor Code § 1771.4(a)(1). A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid (or otherwise submit an offer) on, be listed in an offer subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in Labor Code § 1720, et seq., unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code § 1725.5, all as more particularly described in Labor Code § 1771.1(a). An Offeror who is ultimately selected shall post all notices required by and pursuant to Labor Code § 1771.4(a)(2) at the job site, whether or not the County also posts these notices.

C. SUBMITTAL ITEMS

Offeror’s response to these Submittal Items shall be no more than fifteen (15) pages.

1. EXHIBIT 1 - REQUIRED FORMS

1.1 Submit a completed and signed Offeror’s Cover Page (PC600) form

• Required for all Offerors

• located at:

https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC600_dpc_Offerors_Cover _Page.pdf

1.2 Submit a completed and signed Representations and Certifications form (PC601)

• Required for all Offerors

• located at:

https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC601_dpc_Reps_and_Certs .pdf

1.3 Submit a completed and signed Small-Local Business Self-Certification Form (PC610)

• Required for all Offerors. The award of contracts resulting from this RFQ is reserved for Small- Local Businesses as defined in Board Policy B-53. To be considered for award, Offeror must successfully certify that they qualify as a Small-Local Business.

• located at:

https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC610_dpc_Small_Local_Self_Cert.p df

1.4 Submit a completed and signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620) (if applicable).

• Required if submitting Confidential/Proprietary Information (see RFQ Instructions and Rules section 4.2)

• located at:

https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC620_dpc_Nondisclosure_ Indemnity.pdf

2. EXHIBIT 2 - PROGRAM/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT

2.1 Does the Offeror possess an active Classification A - General Engineering Contractor license issued by the California State License Board (CSLB)?

Yes ☐ No ☐

If yes, provide CSLB license number: ______________________________

2.2 Does the Offeror possess an active Classification B – General Building Contractor license issued by the California State License Board (CSLB)?

2.3 Does the Offeror possess an active Classification C-21 Building Moving/Demolition Contractor license issued by the California State License Board (CSLB)?

2.4 Does the Offeror possess an active Classification C-22 Asbestos Abatement Contractor license issued by the California State License Board (CSLB)?

2.5 Does the Offeror intend to utilize any subcontractors to perform any portion of the work?

If yes, provide subcontractor(s) Company Name(s), subcontractor license classification and corresponding CSLB license number(s), if applicable: ____________________________________

2.6 Does the Offeror maintain current registration with the State of California Department of Industrial

Relations (DIR)?

If yes, provide DIR registration number: ______________________________

2.7 Performance and Payment Bond - Confirm (YES/NO)

Offeror confirms that, if successful, Offeror will provide to the County a performance and payment bond using the included County form, issued by an admitted surety insurer as defined in California Code of Civil Procedure § 995.120 and in a sum equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract price, within ten (10) days of contract award. The cost of providing the bond shall be included in the proposed pricing; no additional compensation will be allowed. If a successful Offeror fails to timely provide the bond, the County may, at its option, determine that the successful Offeror is in default and/or take any other enforcement action.

YES ☐ NO ☐

2.8 Provide an overview of your organization’s history and experience in providing demolition services as stated in Exhibit A, Statement of Work.

2.9 Describe the experience and qualifications of key personnel to be assigned to this project. Include:

2.9.1 Pertinent years of experience performing similar scope of services as stated in Exhibit A, Statement of Work.

2.9.2 Specific experience in demolition services as described in Exhibit A, Statement of Work.

2.10 Submit Contractor’s Experience Modification Rate (EMR) (California Worker’s Compensation insurance) for each of the past three premium years.

2023: _______ 2024: _______ 2025_______

2.11 Submit a Lead Abatement and Control Work Plan.

2.12 Submit an Asbestos Abatement and Control Work Plan.

2.13 Submit a Biological Avoidance Work Plan.

2.14 Submit a Cultural Monitoring Work Plan (Attachment 2).

2.15 Submit a completed Debris Management Work Plan (Attachment 7).

2.16 Submit a proposed Project Schedule.

2.17 Submit a completed Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) (Attachment 6).

3. EXHIBIT 3 - COST/PRICE EXHIBIT

3.1 Submit a completed Payment Schedule

4. EXHIBIT 4 – ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS

4.1 Confirm acceptance “YES/NO” of the County of San Diego’s Draft Agreement (including insurance requirements):

YES ☐ NO ☐

4.1.1 If “NO”, provide a detailed paragraph-by-paragraph, contract clause-by-contract clause description of any issues or concerns that Offeror may have with the documents listed. If Offeror objects to a particular paragraph or clause, then Offeror will need to further describe, in business terms and not in proposed language, the nature of its concern and what terms Offeror is willing to accept. The Exception List shall provide the reason or rationale supporting the item of concern and/or counter-response. Simply stating that a paragraph or clause is "Not Acceptable" or proposing alternative contract terms without describing in business language the reason or rationale may be considered acceptance of that paragraph or clause. If Offeror does not identify specific concerns with a particular paragraph or clause, the County will consider the paragraph and/or clause acceptable. The County may, as part of its evaluation process, conclude that exceptions are so numerous and/or material as to make Offeror’s response to the solicitation unacceptable.

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5. EXHIBIT 5 – CONFIDENTIAL PROPRIETARY

5.1 Include any Confidential/Proprietary Information in this exhibit, in accordance with RFQ Instructions and Rules section 4.2

D. REQUIRED FORMS

(RESERVED)

E. EXHIBIT A – STATEMENT OF WORK

1. The House of Metamorphosis, located at 2790 Market Street, San Diego, CA, 92102, is a 7,021 square foot, two story wood, and stucco structure the County purchased in 1972, the building was constructed in 1946. It is to be demolished to the foundation leaving the slab and parking lot to keep the property stormwater compliant. Note all the landscape on the site and along 30th street must be removed down to the soil, all areas will be sprayed with weed killer at the end of demolition. The building foundation varies due to different elevations of the property; handrails will be installed at any elevation greater than 18”.

The County has no immediate plans to build on this site.

2. The House of Metamorphosis is a County-owned property. The County’s Department of General Services will issue the demolition permit.

3. Building and Building Systems Summary.

3.1 Demolition scope includes building systems, built in cabinetry, and all other materials comprising the building envelope and contents. Storage units are to be demolished with the building. Handrail, perimeter fencing, and slab to remain. Fall protection from the slab must be installed at the end of the project. Permanent chain link fencing will be installed along the south side of the building along Market Street. Permanent chain link fencing will also be installed along the north side of the building; The existing wood fence will be demolished.

3.2 Electrical: Meter removal service will be scheduled by the County with SDGE once the dust fence is installed. The Contractor will have to provide their own power for abatement equipment such as negative air machines, power tools and lighting.

3.3 Flooring: Flooring material including, but not limited to, carpet, sheet vinyl, vinyl tile, ceramic or porcelain tile, subflooring, adhesives, glues, and mastics must be removed from slabs. The slab is to remain and be free and clear of all hazardous materials.

3.4 Lighting: Fluorescent lamps, ballasts and lighting controls containing lead solder such as in electronic control boards must be disposed of as universal waste.

3.5 Mechanical: Scope includes all HVAC equipment and components. Refrigerants must be evacuated in accordance with EPA requirements.

3.6 Plumbing, backflow preventers: The backflow preventer on the south side of the building must remain intact and capped off to prevent any release of water if tampered with. The backflow cage must remain in place and locked. Plumbing, drain and sewer: All toilets, sinks and fixtures must be removed and disposed of properly. Plumbing and sewer lines must be capped at the slab.

3.7 Plumbing, piping in general: All piping serving fixtures, regulators, pressure reducers and associated brackets, hangers, and other hardware must be removed.

3.8 Plumbing, sprinkler system: The buildings existing sprinkler system must be removed. Pipe/valve is to be capped and secured from tampering.

3.9 Structural, slabs and foundation: Existing slab is to remain at the end of construction. New fall protection handrails must be installed at the end of project at any change in elevation greater than 18 inches.

3.10 Existing surrounding trees: Trees will be removed at the site and along 30th street, the east side of the building Landscaping: the contractor will be responsible for removing all landscape on the site leaving just the surface dirt. Once landscape is removed, weed killer will be applied to all exposed dirt surfaces on the site and along 30th street.

4. Parking.

Contractor will have access to the parking lot coming off at 30th street. The parking area provided will be where the contractor will store any materials and equipment. This area will be within the perimeter security fence installed by the contractor and remain installed for site security once project is completed.

5. Plans and Drawings.

The County has some plans for the facility but nothing that could be used as guidelines accurately reflect existing conditions. These plans will be part of the attachments.

6. Hazardous Material. The County’s Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ), Occupational Health Program (OHP) surveyed the House of Metamorphosis for asbestos-containing and lead-containing materials. Samples were taken from partitioning, flooring, roofing, plumbing and other systems including the concrete slab. Survey results are provided in the Asbestos/Lead Pre-Demolition Survey Report (Survey)HazMat report - Attachment-G is Hazmat report 5/19/2026. Contractor is advised that DEHQ sampled representative materials, which is to say materials they didn’t test may contain asbestos or lead paint. In the event such materials are discovered during demolition, Contractor is responsible for performing all work and disposing of the waste according to applicable regulations, as part of Contractor’s price and not by additive change order. Contractors must perform their own estimates to determine the amount of asbestos and lead materials in the building. A DEH representative will attend the pre-bid conference and job walk to answer questions related to the Survey. Abatement work is to comply with all applicable asbestos and lead regulations, including the City of San Diego Lead Ordinance. Contractor must properly handle, store, and dispose of hazardous waste and provide all shipping manifests to the County’s Project Manager. When abatement work is finished, Contractor must have DEHQ approval to start demolition work. Note: Any construction materials containing any trace asbestos (less than 1%) or any other hazardous materials must be removed by a properly trained and certified worker. Contractors must show proof that all individuals who will be removing any asbestos and lead containing materials have the proper certification before any work begins.

7. Universal Waste.

The House of Metamorphosis contains fluorescent lamps, thermostats that may qualify as universal waste. Contractor shall comply with federal universal waste regulations found in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 273. Contractor shall also comply with local and state requirements regarding handling and disposal of mercury and other universal waste material.

8. HVAC Equipment and Refrigerants.

The House of Metamorphosis contains HVAC equipment that contains refrigerants. Examples include, but aren’t limited to, chillers, air conditioners, and split systems. Contractor is to evacuate and dispose of all refrigerants compliant with EPA standards for evacuation of air conditioning unit appliances.

Contractor is to coordinate refrigerant evacuation and removal activities with DEHQ and provide the County with Certifications of Refrigerant Removal for all evacuated refrigerants.

9. Demolition Waste Recycling.

Demolition waste is to be recycled in accordance with the County’s Construction and Demolition Recycling Ordinance (Sections 68.508 through 68.518 to the County Code of Regulatory Ordinances).

Work is to be compliant with the County’s Required Diversion of Construction and Demolition Debris which is provided as Attachment I. The intent is to divert construction and demolition materials from landfills, conserve landfill capacity, extend the useful life of local landfills and avoid potential consequences to the County in the event of noncompliance.

Contractor is to provide the County’s project manager with recycling documentation. Examples include but are not limited to shipping manifests, tipping fees and / or other documents indicating type, weight or volume of materials being recycled. The County tracks percentages of demolition waste diverted from landfills. At finish of demolition Contractor to provide the County with a summary sheet showing types and quantities of materials that were: (a) recycled, and (b) disposed of at landfills.

10. Debris Management Plan.

Contractor is to submit a Debris Management Plan prior to contract award. The plan will identify types and quantities of materials generated by the project and show methods by which they will be diverted from disposal at a landfill. Common methods include recycling, reduction, and onsite reuse. The contractor will be required to complete the Waste reporting template (attachment) to prove what materials were recycle and diverted from the local landfill. For additional information please see Solid Waste Planning and Recycling (sandiegocounty.gov)

11. Abandoned Items.

Scope includes all materials, supplies, furniture, personal belongings, leftover paint and any other items occupants may have abandoned.

12. Emergency Generator and UST.

The House of Metamorphosis does not have a standby or emergency generator or underground storage tank (UST).

13. Photovoltaics

The House of Metamorphosis does not have photovoltaics.

14. Dry Utilities.

SDG&E Electric Service: Electric service will be disconnected once the construction fence is up. To expedite the removal of the electric meter, the County submitted a project request to SDG&E. Project # 300000852614 has been created for gas and electric at the site. Contractor is responsible for further coordination with SDG&E.

SDG&E Gas Service: SDGE now has the requirement for the contractor to open a 5’X 5’X5’ deep trench in the street where SDGE can access the gas line and cap off the line from the building. The contractor will be responsible for any required dig alert coordination, permits, traffic control plans, flag man, trench plates and patch in the street once work is completed. Contractor is to coordinate this activity with SDGE trench desk team.

14.1 Utilities.

The contractor will include as a separate line to provide temporary generator power for the abatement portion of the project. This is just in case SDGE removes the electrical meter before the awarded contractor take over the site.

15. Wet Utilities.

City of San Diego: Water service is active for Contractor’s use for dust control and other activities.

Contractor must notify the County two weeks in advance of when water is no longer needed. The County may maintain water services.

City of San Diego Public Utilities sewer connection will be maintained.

Coordination with City: Contractor is responsible for coordinating wet utilities work directly with the City of San Diego Public Utilities.

16. Inspections.

Inspections will be performed by General Services (general, safety, and stormwater inspections) and abatement oversight will be performed by the Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Occupational Health Program Note the Air Pollution Control District and the Regional Water Quality Control Board reserve rights to inspect.

17. Site Safety and Security.

Once the contractor’s permanent construction fence is installed, The County will disconnect the buildings security alarm, and it will be the responsibility of the Contractor that will then be accountable for security for the building and site. The responsibility will transfer over to the Department of General Services when the County accepts and signs off at the end of project.

Site specific safety plan: Contractor must complete and submit a Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) for County review prior to contract award. (Attachment)

Fall protection: Fall protection must be installed wherever a drop, or elevation difference is twenty-four inches or greater. This applies to slab, access ramps, and any other elevated surfaces.

Electronic security: Electronic security equipment is currently active and operational. At an agreed-upon date, General Services’ electronic security (ES) personnel will de-activate security systems. Contractor must coordinate securing affected exterior doors with card access system deactivation. ES personnel may also remove various items in the building. Examples include, but are not limited to, Continental Access card readers and panels, Notifier fire alarm panels, and Bosch CCTV cameras and DVRs. ES personnel are scheduled to attend the job walk and may be able to point out items they plan to remove.

An agreed-upon date could also be decided during the walk, or at a later time.

18. Construction Fence.

Scope includes a screened, 6 feet high permanent installed construction fence along Market Street (south side of building and along the north side of the building. The fence must be at least six feet in height.

There is existing wrought iron fence, this fence is to remain, but screen must be installed at these locations too. There is an existing rolling gate that can accommodate large trucks and all types of contractor equipment. The contractor is responsible for maintaining and making all repairs to the fence for all damage and vandalism until the site maintenance is handed back to county facilities operations.

19. Site Management.

Contractor must adopt sound management practices including, but not limited to, separating demolition debris by material type for recycling; daily checks for debris that may have fallen on sidewalk or street from truck hauls; and covering stockpiled debris (stormwater). The west side of the property has an existing building of a local business. The contractor must not allow any damage to the adjacent property, if damaged the contractor will be required to make all repairs at their own expense.

20. Permits and Notifications.

APCD: Contractor is responsible for notifying the APCD of planned abatement, work schedule, and any other information required by APCD. Contractor is also responsible for any APCD-required permits.

EPA temporary ID: County Department of Environmental Health and Quality will acquire a temporary ID number for hazmat that is abated.

City of San Diego: Should any permits be needed from the city of San Diego; Contractor is responsible for obtaining them. Examples include, but aren’t limited to, sidewalk closure and lane closure.

County of San Diego: The County will issue the demolition permit. A grading permit is not required.

21. Haul Route.

Contractor must submit a haul route for County review prior to contract award.

22. Stormwater Management Plan.

Prior to contract award Contractor must provide a stormwater management plan for County review. The plan must describe best management practices the Contractor will adopt to control erosion and stormwater runoff. Examples include, but are not limited to, installing silt fencing and / or straw wattle, and covering debris piles with Visqueen, plastic sheeting or other suitable material. Once demolition is complete and debris has been removed, Contractor must leave the site in a condition compliant with stormwater management requirements.

23. Working Hours.

Contractor must observe the City of San Diego contractor work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Any work after normal operating hours must be approved by the county and city of San Diego in advance before work is done.

24. Contractor’s License Contractor must possess the following California Contractor's licenses issued by the Calfornia State License Board (CSLB): (1) Classification A – General Engineering Contractor, or (2) Classification B

– General Building Contractor, or (3) C-21 – Building Moving/Demolition Contractor with either a C- 22-Asbestos Abatement Classification or a C-22 Asbestos Abatement Classification from a sub-contractor the Contractor will contract with for abatement. All licenses must be current. All staff on site coming in contact with any asbestos containing materials (any level) must have proper training and current certifications. The contractor will need to show proof of certifications for all staff before being allowed on the site.

25. DIR. Contractor must maintain current registration with the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) for the entirety of the contract.

26. SB 854 Notice.

This RFB includes a sample service contract. While it differs slightly from a public works contract, bidders should be aware the project is still subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) in accordance with Labor Code Section 1771.4(a)(1). As part of this program, Contractors and Subcontractors on Public Works Projects are required to be registered with DIR in accordance with Labor Code Section 1725.5. Unregistered contractors are not qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, listed as a Subcontractor, or engage in the performance of any Public Works Contract, all as more particularly described in Labor Code Section 1771.1(a). The prime Contractor shall be required to post the job site with all notices required by regulations per Labor Code Section 1771.4(a)(2), whether or not the Owner also posts.

27. Prevailing Wage.

Work to be performed by Contractor in accordance with this Agreement is a “public work” under Labor Code section 1720, et seq. and is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations. If Contractor will receive federal funds, this Agreement may also be subject to the payment of prevailing wages pursuant to the Davis-Bacon Act, 40 USC § 3141 et seq., and other federal laws. It is the sole responsibility of Contractor to ensure that all workers who perform work pursuant to this Agreement are paid the correct rate of prevailing wages. Contractor waives and releases any rights it may have under Labor Code section 1726 and 1781 to seek recovery of costs from the County. When working on a federally funded project, Contractor shall ensure that all workers entitled to the payment of prevailing wages receive the higher of the applicable State or federal prevailing wage.

County has obtained from the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations general

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prevailing wage determinations for the locality in which work is being performed. These determinations are on file and available in the Department of Purchasing and Contracting, 5560 Overland Avenue, Suite 270, San Diego, CA 92123, and are available from the Department of Industrial Relations on the internet at www.dir.ca.gov. Federal prevailing wage rates are available from the U.S. Department of Labor on the internet at www.access.gpo.gov.

Contractor acknowledges that because portions of the work to be performed by Contractor may be subject to the payment of State and federal prevailing wages, certain requirements must be included in this Agreement. Contractor certifies that it is generally aware of State and federal prevailing wage requirements and shall be bound by these requirements to the extent applicable to the work performed, including, but not limited to, the following:

If a worker is paid less than the prevailing wage rate owed for a day or portion of a day, Contractor shall pay the worker the difference between the prevailing wage rate and the amount actually paid as specified in Labor Code section 1775;Contractor shall maintain and make available payroll and worker records in accordance with Labor Code sections 1771.4(a)(3), 1776 and 1812; If apprentices are employed on the project, Contractor shall ensure compliance with Labor Code section 1777.5; Contractor is aware of the limitations imposed on overtime work by Labor Code section 1810, et seq. and shall be responsible for any penalties levied in accordance with Labor Code section 1813 for failing to pay required overtime wages; Contractor shall be bound by each of the stipulations set forth at 40 USC § 3142(c), including the obligations to a) pay all laborers or mechanics employed directly on the site of the work, unconditionally and at least once a week, and without subsequent deduction or rebate on any account, the full amounts accrued at the time of payment, computed at the required wage rate; b) post the applicable prevailing wage scale in a prominent and accessible place at the work site; and c) agree that there may be withheld from accrued payments funds necessary to ensure workers are paid the required wage rate;

In accordance with 40 USC § 3143, all or part of this Agreement may be terminated for failure to pay the required prevailing rate of wages.

In accordance with 8 Cal. Code Reg. section 16451(d), the applicable prevailing wage determinations shall be posted at each job site and Contractor will be responsible for posting the notice required by 8 Cal. Code Reg. section 16451(d) at each job site. Posters are available on the CMU website, at the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement District Offices or by emailing a request to CMU@dir.ca.gov;

and

Contractor and all subcontractors must comply with the requirements of Labor Code section 1771.1 pertaining to the registration of contractors pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. Registration and all related requirements of those sections must be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. This project is a “public work” in accordance with Labor Code §1720, et seq. It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that all workers employed in the execution of the Agreement are paid the correct prevailing rate of wages. The County has obtained from the director of the Department of Industrial Relations general prevailing wage determinations for the locality in which the work is to be performed.

The determinations are on file and available in the County of San Diego Department of Purchasing and Contracting; 5560 Overland Ave., Ste. 270, San Diego, CA 92123-1204 and are available from the Department of Industrial Relations on the internet at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD/index.htm.

28. Performance and Payment Bonds shall be provided prior to start of services.

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F. PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Total Price

1 6' fence & Screening 1 Lump Sum $

2 Asbestos abatement 1 Lump Sum $

3 Lead Paint abatement 1 Lump Sum $

4 Building demolition 1 Lump Sum $

5 Portable generator 1 Lump Sum $

6 5' x 5' x 5' hole in street for SDGE to cap off gas line and patch. 1 Lump Sum $

7 Landscape removal 1 Lump Sum $

TOTAL PROJECT COST $

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G. DRAFT AGREEMENT

The County’s contract with the successful Offeror(s) will be based upon the following Draft Agreement, structured as follows:

Draft Agreement

Exhibit A – Statement of Work Exhibit B – Insurance Requirements Exhibit C – Payment Schedule

Exhibits A (Statement of Work) and C (Payment Schedule) will be added during contract finalization. Offerors will be deemed to have accepted the Draft Agreement and Statement of Work, except where Offeror has taken clear exception in its quote in accordance with and when provided for in the Submittal Items.

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This agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into effective as of the date of the last signature on the signature page by and between the County of San Diego, a political subdivision of the State of California (“County”) and [# enter full corporate title, business structure (obtain from contractor - e.g. “a California corporation,” “a California limited liability company,” “a California public benefit corporation”), located at (complete address)] (“Contractor”), with reference to the following facts:

RECITALS

A. Pursuant to the San Diego County Administrative Code section 401, the County’s Director of the Department of Purchasing and Contracting is authorized to award a contract for the demolition and removal of the House of Metamorphosis main residential building, detached garage, tool shed, wood shed, power house/radio tower, and butane storage tank in their entirety located at 2790 Market Street, San Diego, CA, 92102 (County).

B. Contractor is specially trained and possesses certain skills, experience, education, and competency to perform these services.

C. The Agreement shall consist of:

This document, Exhibit A Statement of Work, Exhibit B Insurance Requirements, and Exhibit C Payment Schedule..

D. In the event of a conflict between any provisions of this Agreement, the following order of precedence shall govern: First (1st) this document; Second (2nd) Exhibit B; Third (3rd) Exhibit A; and Fourth (4th) Exhibit C.

NOW THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1

KEY PROVISIONS

1.1 CONTRACTOR: _____

1.2 SERVICES: _____

1.3 AGREEMENT TERM: This Agreement shall begin on the date of the last signature below and end upon completion and County acceptance of all deliverables under this Agreement.

1.4 COMPENSATION: Pursuant to Exhibit C, Article 4, and other applicable provisions of this Agreement, County agrees to pay Contractor a sum not to exceed [# write out amount] ($######) (“Maximum Agreement Amount”). [

1.5 COR: The County designates the following individual as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (“COR”).

Robert Ruiter 5560 Overland Ave

San Diego, CA 92123 619-932-1498 and Robert.Ruiter@sdcounty.ca.gov

1.6 CONTRACTOR’S REPRESENTATIVE: Contractor designates the following individual as the Contractor’s Representative.

#Name and Title #Address #Address

#Phone and email

ARTICLE 2

PERFORMANCE OF WORK

2.1 Statement of Work. Contractor shall perform the work described in the “Statement of Work” attached as Exhibit A to this Agreement, and by this reference incorporated herein, except for any work therein designated to be performed by County.

2.1.1 Evaluation Studies. Contractor shall participate as requested by the County in research and/or evaluative studies designed to show the effectiveness and/or efficiency of Contractor services or to provide information about Contractor’s project.

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2.2 Standard of Performance. Contractor shall, in good and workmanlike manner and in accordance with the highest professional standards, at its own cost and expense, furnish all of the labor, technical, administrative, professional and all other…