HSR25-130

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Notice to Prospective Bidders

April 13, 2026

You are invited to review and respond to this Invitation for Bids (IFB) entitled HSR25-130 Right-of- Way Clearance, Demolition, Asbestos/Lead Abatement, and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and Water Pollution Control Program Services– Kern County. This IFB is advertised in the California State Contracts Register through Cal eProcure at:

http://www.caleprocure.ca.gov

Please note that you must register with Cal eProcure in order to download IFB packages and any other provided documents from the Cal eProcure website.

Bidders are advised to check the Cal eProcure website for addendums, modifications, and updates to the bid documents. The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority and/or State) is not responsible for failure of the prospective bidder to check for any bid document updates, changes, or answers to questions posted on Cal eProcure. Failure to periodically check the website will be at the bidder's sole risk.

In submitting your bid, you must comply with the instructions found herein.

Note that this agreement will include the State of California General Terms and Conditions (GTCs 02/2025) and Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017) that may be viewed and downloaded at Internet site:

http://www.dgs.ca.gov

The contact person for this IFB is:

Susie Avalos Mejia California High-Speed Rail Authority

Phone: (916) 908-1127 Email: Susie.Avalos@hsr.ca.gov and contracts@hsr.ca.gov

Please note that no verbal information given will be binding upon the State unless such information is issued in writing as an official addendum.

Susie Avalos Mejia Contract Analyst http://www.caleprocure.ca.gov/ http://www.dgs.ca.gov/

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION

BIDDER REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION

1. Purpose and Description of Services

2. Bidder Qualifications

3. Bidder Security

4. Prevailing Wage

5. Schedule of Events

6. Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference

7. Written Questions

8. Executive Order N-6-22 – Russia Sanctions

9. Executive Order N-12-23 – Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)

10. Submission of Bid

11. Bid Opening

12. Disposition of Bids

13. Evaluation and Selection

14. Notice of Intent to Award Contract

15. Protest

16. Notice of Contract Award

17. Standard Conditions of Service

18. Required Documents (Awarded Contractor)

19. Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Goals

20. Bid Preference(s)

21. Bid Incentive(s)

STANDARD AGREEMENT FORM (SAMPLE)

EXHIBIT A – Scope of Work

EXHIBIT B – Budget Detail and Payment Provisions

EXHIBIT C – General Terms and Conditions

EXHIBIT D – Special Terms and Conditions

EXHIBIT E – Additional Provisions

EXHIBIT F – Non-collusion Declaration

EXHIBIT G – Standard California Nondiscrimination Construction Contract Specifications

EXHIBIT H – Property Photographs

REQUIRED BID DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST

ATTACHMENT 1 – Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet

ATTACHMENT 2 – Cost Sheet

ATTACHMENT 3 – Payee Data Record

ATTACHMENT 4 – Bidder Declaration & Subcontractor/Supplier List

ATTACHMENT 5 – Darfur Contracting Act

ATTACHMENT 6 – California Civil Rights Laws Certification

ATTACHMENT 7 – California Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Participation

Requirement and Incentive ATTACHMENT 8 – Iran Contracting Act

ATTACHMENT 9 – Contractor Certification Clauses

ATTACHMENT 10 – Bidder’s Bond

ATTACHMENT 11 – Organizational Conflicts of Interest Disclosure Statement

EXHIBIT F – Non-collusion Declaration

Motor Carrier Permit

– Copy of Motor Carrier Permit issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles

(DMV)

DIR Registration – Copy of Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Registration for the Bidder and all subcontractors the Bidder intends to utilize to perform Work under the Agreement.

Class A OR Class B and C-21 License

– Copy of Class A (General Engineering Contractor) license issued by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) or a combination of Class B (General Building Contractor) and C-21 (Building/Moving Demolition Contractor) license issued by the CSLB.

ASB Certification OR C-22 License

– Copy of an ASB Certification or C-22 (Asbestos Abatement Contractor) license issued by CSLB.

C-13 License – Copy of C-13 (Fencing Contractor) license issued by CSLB.

C-57 License – Copy of C-57 (Well-Drilling Contractor) license issued by CSLB.

C-12 License – Copy of C-12 (Earthwork and Paving Contractor) license by CSLB.

C-61/D-63 – Copy of C-61/D-63 (Construction Clean-Up Contractor) license by CSLB.

C-61/D-49 OR

C-49

– Copy of C-61/D-49 (Tree Service Contractor) license by CSLB or Copy of C-49 Tree and Palm license issued by CSLB.

HAZ Certificate – Copy of Hazardous Substance Removal Certificate (HAZ) issued by CSLB

QSD and QSP – Copy of Qualified SWPPP (QSD) for Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Qualified SWPPP Practitioner Certificate (QSP) issued by the California Storm Water Quality Association (CASQA).

Lead Removal Certificate

– Copy of Lead Removal Certificate for all Lead Supervisor and Lead Worker, servicing the Work involved, issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

Hazardous Waste Transporter Registration

– Copy of Hazardous Waste Transporter Registration issued by the Department of Toxic Substance Control.

Hazardous Materials Transportation License

– Copy of Hazardous Materials Transportation License issued by the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

1. Purpose and Description of Services

A. The Contractor shall provide the Authority with Right-of-Way (ROW) clearance, demolition, asbestos/lead abatement (including friable/non-friable materials), and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Water Pollution Control Program (WPCP) services (collectively referred to as Work). This includes all labor, equipment, materials, permits, and travel necessary to remove real property structures and abate hazardous materials in compliance with California environmental laws for the term of this Agreement. These services will take place at 6050 State Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308.

B. Term: May 1, 2026 or upon contract approval by DGS whichever is later, through April 30, 2027, with an Authority option to extend for twelve (12) months additional. See Exhibit A, Scope of Work, for a complete description of services.

2. Bidder Qualifications

A. At the time of bid submission and for the duration of the Agreement, the following qualification requirements must be met:

(1). The bidder shall submit with their bid a copy of their valid (which shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement) Class A (General Engineering Contractor), or a copy of a combination of Class B (General Building Contractor) and C-21 (Building Moving and Wrecking) contractor license issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Contractors State License Board (CSLB). All subcontractors that the bidder intends to utilize to perform work under the contract shall possess all applicable contractor licenses for the work they shall perform under the contract. The bidder’s contractor license number shall be indicated on the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet (Attachment 1). The names of all subcontractors that the bidder intends to utilize and their contractor license number (if applicable) shall be indicated on the Bidder Declaration & Subcontractor/Supplier List (Attachment 4). All bidder and subcontractor contractor licenses shall be in good standing from the time of the bid opening through the term of the contract.

(2). The bidder shall submit with their bid a copy of a valid (expiration date has not elapsed throughout the term of this Agreement) ASB certification or a C-22 (Asbestos Abatement) contractor license issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Contractors State License Board (CSLB). All subcontractors that the bidder intends to utilize to perform work under the contract shall possess all applicable contractor licenses for the work they shall perform under the contract. The bidder’s contractor license number shall be indicated on the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet (Attachment 1). The names of all subcontractors that the bidder intends to utilize and their contractor license number (if applicable) shall be indicated on the Bidder Declaration & Subcontractor/Supplier List (Attachment 4). All bidder and subcontractor contractor licenses shall be in good standing from the time of the bid opening through the term of the contract.

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(3). The bidder shall submit with their bid a copy of a valid (expiration date has not elapsed throughout the term of this Agreement) a C-13 (Fencing Contractor) license, a C-57 (Well-Drilling Contractor) license, a C-12 (Earthwork and Paving Contractor) license, a C-61/D-63 (Construction Clean-Up Contractor) license, a C-61/D-49 (Tree Service Contractor) license issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Contractors State License Board (CSLB). All subcontractors that the bidder intends to utilize to perform work under the contract shall possess all applicable contractor licenses for the work they shall perform under the contract. The bidder’s contractor license number shall be indicated on the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet (Attachment 1). The names of all subcontractors that the bidder intends to utilize and their contractor license number (if applicable) shall be indicated on the Bidder Declaration & Subcontractor/Supplier List (Attachment 4). All bidder and subcontractor contractor licenses shall be in good standing from the time of the bid opening through the term of the contract.

(4). The bidder shall submit with their bid the following certificates and permits:

a. Hazardous Substance Removal Certificate (HAZ) issued by CSLB and registration with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH).

b. Qualified SWPPP Developer Certificate (QSD) for SWPPP and Qualified SWPPP Practitioner Certificate (QSP) issued by the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA).

c. Lead Removal Certificate for supervisor and worker issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

d. Hazardous Waste Transporter Registration issued by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC).

e. Hazardous Materials Transportation License issued by the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

(5). The bidder shall submit with their bid a copy of their valid (expiration date has not elapsed throughout the term of this Agreement) Motor Carrier Permit issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

(6). Bidder shall submit proof of business registration with the California Secretary of State demonstrating that the bidder is active and in good standing at the time of submission and that the bidder has a minimum of three (3) years of experience providing services as a demolition contractor in the state of California.

3. Bidder Security

A. The bidder shall submit one of the following forms of bidder security (in an amount equivalent to 10% of the total bid amount) at the time of bid submittal if the total bid amount exceeds $461,000.00.

(1). Bid bond executed by an admitted surety insurer and made payable to the Authority. Utilize the Bidder’s Bond form in Attachment 10; or

(2). Cash; or

(3). Cashier’s check; or

(4). Certified check.

4. Prevailing Wage

A. In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1770-1776, the bidder and their proposed subcontractor(s) shall adhere to the payment of prevailing wages as determined by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). The prevailing wage rate determinations can be downloaded from the DIR’s internet website at:

http://www.dir.ca.gov. Copies of the DIR’s downloadable prevailing wage rate determinations are also on file at Authority Headquarters and are available to any interested party on request. Additional questions regarding prevailing wage determinations shall be referred to the DIR’s Division of Labor Statistics and Research, Prevailing Wage Unit, at: http://www.dir.ca.gov.

B. In the event the bidder’s total bid amount exceeds $25,000.00, the bidder and all subcontractors that the bidder intends to utilize to perform work under the agreement shall be registered public works contractors with the DIR. The bidder shall provide proof of DIR registration for the bidder and all subcontractors that the bidder intends to utilize to perform work under the agreement with their bid. All bidder and subcontractor public works contractor registrations with the DIR shall be active from the time of the bid opening through the term of the agreement, and shall remain active following the term of the agreement until all certified payroll records in connection with the agreement have been submitted to the DIR Labor Commissioner.

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

5. Schedule of Events

A. Event Date Time

(1). IFB available to prospective bidders: April 13, 2026 N/A

(2). Mandatory pre-bid conference:

(Note: See additional info in Section 6.)

April 21, 2026 10:00 am

(3). Written questions regarding IFB are due by:

(Note: See additional info in Section 7.)

April 23, 2026 2:00 pm

(4). Written responses to questions released by: April 27, 2026 4:30 pm

(5). Final date for bid submission:

(Note: See additional info in Section 10.)

April 29, 2026 2:30 pm

(6). Date of bid opening:

(Note: See additional info in Section 11.)

April 29, 2026 2:30 pm

(7). Proposed start date of agreement: May 1, 2026 or upon DGS approval, whichever is later

N/A

6. Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference

A. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled at 6050 State Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308, for the purpose of discussing concerns regarding this IFB.

B. Potential bidders must be present at the designated meeting location noted above, at the time specified in Section 5, Schedule of Events. Potential bidders who are not at the designated meeting location at the specified time shall not be allowed to participate in the mandatory pre-bid conference.

C. Potential bidders must be present at the meeting location noted above, at the time specified in the Schedule Events, to sign in on the mandatory pre-bid conference sign-in sheet at the mandatory pre-bid conference in order to be eligible to submit a bid.

Signing in on the mandatory pre-bid conference sign-in sheet shall be the only acceptable proof that a potential bidder attended the mandatory pre-bid conference.

Signing in on a building security/visitor log, providing a business card, or providing any other type of proof shall not be considered as acceptable proof of attending the mandatory pre-bid conference. If a bid is submitted by a potential bidder who failed to sign in on the mandatory pre-bid conference sign-in sheet, the bid shall remain unopened and be returned to the bidder.

D. In the event a potential bidder is unable to attend the mandatory pre-bid conference, an authorized representative may attend on their behalf. The representative may only sign in for one (1) company. Subcontractors may not represent a potential bidder at a mandatory pre-bid conference. No bid shall be accepted unless the potential bidder or their authorized representative signed in on the pre-bid conference sign-in sheet at the mandatory pre-bid conference.

E. Potential bidders who need assistance to attend the mandatory pre-bid conference due to a physical impairment, a reasonable accommodation shall be provided by the Authority upon request. The potential bidder must contact the contact person indicated on the cover page of this IFB package no less than five (5) business days prior to the scheduled date and time of the mandatory pre-bid conference to arrange for a reasonable accommodation.

7. Written Questions

A. Submit all written questions via email to the contact person indicated on the cover page of this IFB package no later than the date and time specified in Section 5, Schedule of Events. Written responses to IFB questions will be released by the date and time specified in the Schedule of Events and viewable in the online project advertisement in Cal eProcure at: https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/index.aspx.

8. Executive Order N-6-22 – Russia Sanctions

A. On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals.

“Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. By submitting a bid or proposal, Contractor represents that it is not a target of Economic Sanctions. Should the State determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for rejection of the Contractor’s bid/proposal any time prior to contract execution, or, if determined after contract execution, shall be grounds for termination by the State.

9. Executive Order N-12-23 – Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)

A. The State of California seeks to realize the potential benefits of GenAI, through the development and deployment of GenAI tools, while balancing the risks of these new technologies.

B. Bidder/ Offeror must notify the State in writing if it: (1) intends to provide GenAI as a deliverable to the State; or (2) intends to utilize GenAI, including from third parties, to complete all or a portion of any deliverable that materially impacts: (i) functionality of a State system, (ii) risk to the State, or (iii) Contract performance. For avoidance of doubt, the term “materially impacts” shall have the meaning set forth in State Administrative Manual (SAM) 4986.2.

C. Failure to report GenAI to the State may result in disqualification. The State reserves the right to seek any and all relief to which it may be entitled as a result of such non-disclosure.

D. Upon notification by a Bidder / Offeror of GenAI as required, the State reserves the right to incorporate GenAI Special Provisions into the final contract or reject bids/offers that present an unacceptable level of risk to the State.

E. Government Code 11549.64 defines “Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)” as an artificial intelligence system that can generate derived synthetic content, including text, images, video, and audio that emulates the structure and characteristics of the system’s training data.

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10. Submission of Bid

A. Bids must be submitted via mail or hand delivered no later than the date and time specified in Section 5, Schedule of Events.

(1). Bids submitted via mail or hand delivered must be enclosed in an envelope or under sealed cover. The exterior of the envelope or sealed cover must be clearly marked with all of the following information:

a. BIDDER’S NAME

b. BIDDER’S ADDRESS

c. BID PROPOSAL # HSR25-130, DO NOT OPEN UNTIL APRIL 29, 2026, AT 2:30 PM, ATTN: SUSIE AVALOS MEJIA.

(2). Bids shall be mailed or hand delivered to the following address:

California High-Speed Rail Authority Contracts and Procurement Section Attn: SUSIE AVALOS MEJIA 770 L Street, Suite 620, MS 7 Sacramento, CA 95814

(3). Mailed or hand delivered bids not enclosed in an envelope or under sealed cover shall be rejected.

B. Bids must be received by the Authority no later than the date and time specified in Section 5, Schedule of Events. Any bid received after the specified due date and time shall remain unopened and will be returned to the bidder.

C. Bids shall include all required bid documents identified in the Required Bid Documents Checklist. Only submit the required bid documents with your bid, not the entire IFB package. In addition, do not submit bid documents within a binder or folder.

Bids not including the required bid documents shall be deemed non-responsive. A non-responsive bid is one that does not meet the bid requirements.

D. All required bid documents submitted must be printed single-sided. Bids that include required bid documents that are printed double-sided may be deemed non-responsive.

E. All documents requiring a signature must bear an original or electronic signature of a person authorized to bind the bidding firm.

F. Bids must be submitted for the performance of all the services described herein. Any deviation from the work specifications shall not be considered and shall cause a bid to be rejected.

G. Costs for developing bids in anticipation of award of the agreement are entirely the responsibility of the bidder and shall not be charged to the Authority.

H. An individual who is authorized to bind the bidding company/firm contractually shall sign the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet (Attachment 1). The signature must indicate the title or position that the individual holds in the firm. An unsigned bid may be rejected.

I. A bidder may modify a bid after its submission by withdrawing its original bid and resubmitting a new bid prior to the bid submission deadline. Bidder modifications offered in any other manner, oral or written, shall not be considered.

J. A bidder may withdraw their bid by submitting a written withdrawal request to the Authority, signed by the bidder or an authorized agent. A bidder may thereafter submit a new bid prior to the bid submission deadline. Bids may not be withdrawn without cause subsequent to the bid submission deadline.

K. The Authority may modify this IFB prior to the date fixed for submission of bids by the issuance of an addendum.

L. Bidders are cautioned not to rely on the Authority during the evaluation to discover and report to the bidder any defects and errors in the submitted documents. Bidders, before submitting their documents, should carefully proofread them for errors and adherence to the IFB requirements.

M. Where applicable, bidders should carefully examine work sites and specifications.

Bidders shall investigate conditions, character, and quality of surface or subsurface materials or obstacles that might be encountered. No additions or increases to the agreement amount shall be made due to a lack of careful examination of work sites and specifications. The mandatory pre-bid conference for this IFB shall serve as the designated time for such examinations.

N. All documents submitted in response to this solicitation will become the property of the State of California and may be subject to the California Public Records Act (Government Code section 7920 et seq.). This includes any contact information within the documents, including that of references. Additionally, to the extent that a bidder believes its bid contains trade secret or proprietary information intended to be confidential, it is the bidder’s responsibility to identify and redact such information. A separate redacted copy of the bid must be submitted along with the original unredacted bid, and it will be the bidder’s responsibility to defend any redactions should a requester dispute them under the Public Records Act. In the absence of a pre-redacted bid, the Authority will treat the entire bid as a public record, except for any information the Authority is required to redact under California law.

11. Bid Opening

A. For security reasons, if you plan to attend the public bid opening, you must call the contact person indicated on the cover page of this IFB no less than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the bid opening date and time so that arrangements can be made for entrance into the Authority building.

B. The bid opening shall be held at: Authority Headquarters 770 L Street, Suite 620, Sacramento, CA 95814. At the sole discretion of the Authority, this bid opening may be held virtually.

12. Disposition of Bids

A. All documents submitted in response to this IFB shall become the property of the State of California and shall be regarded as public records under the California Public Records Act (Government Code Section 7920 et seq.). However, the contents of all proposals, draft bids, correspondence, agenda, memoranda, working papers, or any other medium that discloses any aspect of a bidder's bid shall be held in the strictest confidence until notice of award is released. The content of all working papers and discussions relating to a bid shall be held in confidence indefinitely, unless the public's interest is best served by an item’s disclosure because of its direct pertinence to a decision, agreement, or evaluation of a bid.

13. Evaluation and Selection

A. Each bid shall be checked for the presence or absence of required information in conformance with the submission requirements of this IFB.

B. The Authority shall put each bid through a process of evaluation to determine its responsiveness to the Authority's needs.

C. Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 1103, a bidder may be deemed not responsible, and their bid may be rejected if they have previously been terminated for cause/breach for the same or similar services at the location designated in this IFB.

D. All bids may be rejected whenever the Authority determines that the cost is not reasonable or otherwise in the best interest of the Authority. There is no requirement to award an agreement if, in the opinion of the Authority, no bids were received containing a reasonable contract price or if there is another business-based reason not to make an award.

E. Bids that contain false or misleading statements may be rejected. If, in the opinion of the Authority, such information was intended to mislead the Authority in its evaluation of the bid, and the attribute, condition, or capability is a requirement of this IFB, it shall be the basis for rejection of the bid.

F. A bid may be rejected if it is conditional or incomplete. The Authority may reject any or all bids. At the Authority’s sole discretion, it may seek clarification regarding bid documents or information and may waive any immaterial deviation in a bid. The Authority's waiver of immaterial deviation shall in no way modify the IFB document or excuse the bidder from full compliance with all requirements if awarded the agreement.

The Authority will not waive material deviations in a bid, which include but are not limited to deviations that affect the total price of the bid or give a bidder an advantage over other bidders.

G. A bid may be rejected if it contains any alterations of form or other irregularities of any kind. The Authority does not accept alternate contract language from prospective contractors. Bids with such language shall be considered a counter proposal and shall be rejected. The State’s General Terms and Conditions (GTC) are not negotiable. The GTC may be viewed on the internet at: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page- Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language

H. The final selection shall be made on the basis of the lowest responsible responsive bid.

In the event there is a tie, each of the tied bidders shall be contacted by the contact person indicated on the cover page of this IFB regarding a date and time for a flip of a coin. The bidder whose bid was received first shall make the call. Bidders or their authorized representative(s) are allowed to be present for the flip of the coin.

14. Notice of Intent to Award Contract

A. Upon written request by any bidder via email, regular mail, or personal delivery prior to award of the agreement, the Authority shall email bidders and post in a publicly accessible place a written notice of intent to award the agreement no less than five (5) business days prior to awarding the agreement. All written requests must be submitted to and received by the contact person indicated on the cover page of this IFB prior to award of the agreement.

B. Whenever an agreement is awarded under a procedure that provides for competitive bidding, but the agreement is not to be awarded to the lowest bidder, the Authority shall:

(1). Notify the lowest bidder in writing by email, overnight courier, or personal delivery no less than five (5) business days prior to the award of the agreement.

15. Protest

A. If any bidder, prior to the award of the agreement, files an initial protest with the Authority and the Department of General Services (DGS) on the grounds that the protesting bidder is the lowest responsive responsible bidder, the agreement shall not be awarded until either the protest has been withdrawn or DGS has decided the matter.

B. Within five (5) calendar days after filing an initial protest with the Authority and DGS, the protesting bidder shall file a full and complete written statement with the Authority and DGS specifying the grounds for the protest, including: the IFB number, the name of the State agency involved, and the agency contract person.

C. A written protest must be sent by email to DGS, Office of Legal Services (OLS) at OLSProtests@dgs.ca.gov, as well as the Contract Analyst listed on the cover letter of this IFB.

16. Notice of Contract Award

A. The Authority shall email or mail bidding contractors a written notice of contract award.

17. Standard Conditions of Service

A. Following the release of the written notice of contract award, the Authority shall email or mail the awarded contractor a prepared contract for signature that includes a cover letter instructing the awarded contractor on how to proceed. The cover letter may request that additional information and/or required documents be provided by the awarded contractor before the agreement can be fully executed.

B. Services shall be available on the expressed date set by the Authority after all approvals have been obtained and the agreement is fully executed.

mailto:OLSProtests@dgs.ca.gov

C. All performance under the agreement shall be completed on or before the termination date of the contract.

D. No oral understanding or agreement shall be binding on either party.

18. Required Documents (Awarded Contractor)

A. Prior to approval of the agreement, the awarded contractor shall provide the Authority with all of the following required documents within ten (10) calendar days after the contract has been forwarded to the awarded contractor for signature. If the awarded contractor fails to provide the Authority with all of the following required documents within the above specified number of calendar days after the contract has been forwarded to the awarded contractor for signature, the Authority, at its sole discretion, may deem the awarded contractor as non-responsive and may rescind the contract award:

(1). Contractor Certification Clauses

a. The awarded contractor shall sign and submit to the Authority, page one

(1) of the Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017) which can be found on the Internet at: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page- Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-Folder/Standard- Contract-Language.

(2). Insurance Requirements

a. The awarded contractor shall provide the Authority with all of the following certificate(s) of insurance (Note: The Authority shall not be responsible for any premiums or assessments on insurance policies):

1. Commercial General Liability

A. Coverage shall provide limits of not less than $1 million per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage liability combined. The policy shall include coverage for liabilities arising out of premises operations, independent contractors, products/completed operations, personal and advertising injury, and liability assumed under an insured contract. This insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made, or suit is brought, subject to the Contractor’s limit of liability.

B. The insurance policy shall include the following additional insured endorsement that shall be supplied under a form acceptable to DGS, Office of Risk and Insurance Management (ORIM):

(1). The State of California, its officers, agents, and employees are included as additional insured, but only with respect to work performed for the State of California.

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2. Automobile Liability

A. Coverage shall provide limits of not less than $1 million combined single limit per accident. Such insurance shall cover liability arising out of a motor vehicle, including owned, hired, and non-owned motor vehicles.

(1). The insurance policy shall include the following additional insured endorsement that shall be supplied under a form acceptable to DGS, ORIM:

a. The State of California, its officers, agents, and employees are included as additional insured, but only with respect to work performed for the State of California.

3. Environmental Professional Liability Insurance

A. Environmental Professional Liability Insurance shall be written on a form acceptable to Authority providing coverage for liability arising out of sudden, accidental, and gradual pollution and remediation. This coverage may be arranged in combination with Professional Liability insurance or as a stand-alone policy. The policy limit shall be no less than $1 million per claim and in the aggregate. All activities contemplated in this Agreement shall be specifically scheduled on the policy as “covered operations.” If the insured is using subcontractors, the Policy must include Work performed “by or on behalf” of the insured. Any policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the effective date of this Agreement. The cost of such insurance shall be included in Contractor’s bid. Insurance as required in this paragraph above may not exclude:

(1). Bodily injury;

(2). Property damage;

(3). Pollution conditions arising out of environmental work;

(4). Asbestos-related claims; and

(5). Testing, monitoring, measuring operations, or laboratory analyses.

4. Pollution Liability

A. Throughout the term of this Agreement, the Contractor shall provide the Authority with a valid certificate of insurance stating that there is pollution liability insurance presently in effect for the Contractor and any subcontractors with limits of not less than $5 million per claim covering the Contractor’s liability for bodily injury, property damage, and environmental damage resulting from pollution and related cleanup costs incurred arising out of work or services to be performed under this Agreement. Coverage shall be provided for both work performed on-site as well as proper disposal of hazardous materials.

B. In addition, the Contractor shall provide the Authority with a valid DTSC 8038 certificate of insurance or MCS-90 endorsement with a minimum of $1 million coverage per occurrence for the Contractor or their authorized subcontractor during the transportation of hazardous materials and substances.

(1). The insurance policy shall include the following additional insured endorsement that shall be supplied under a form acceptable to DGS, ORIM:

a. The State of California, its officers, agents, and employees are included as additional insured, but only with respect to work performed for the State of California.

5. Worker’s Compensation

A. Employer liability limits of not less than $1 million are required if the awarded contractor employs any person, in any manner, who is subject to the Workers' Compensation Laws of California. The awarded contractor shall maintain statutory workers' compensation and employer’s liability coverage for all of its employees who will be engaged in the performance of the agreement. If the awarded contractor does not employ any person, in any manner, so as to not become subject to the Workers’ Compensation laws of California, the awarded contractor shall contact the Authority Contract Analyst to request a Workers’ Compensation Exemption Certification form. This form shall be completed by the awarded contractor and submitted to the Authority prior to approval of the agreement.

B. The awarded contractor’s workers compensation insurance policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the State of California in the event the awarded contractor employs any person, in any manner, that is subject to the Workers Compensation Laws of California.

(3). Payment Bond

a. Per Public Contract Code Section 7103, the awarded contractor shall provide a payment bond equal to one-hundred-percent (100%) of the total amount payable under the contract if the awarded contractor’s total bid amount exceeds $25,000.00. The payment bond must be printed on Standard Form 807 (STD 807) and must include the contract number and the description of work to be performed under the contract. The payment bond must be executed by the Contractor and a corporate surety authorized to transact a general surety business in the State of California

(4). Performance Bond

a. The awarded contractor shall provide a performance bond equal to one-hundred-percent (100%) of the total amount payable under the contract, guaranteeing faithful performance of the work if the awarded contractor’s total bid amount exceeds $10,000.00. The performance bond must be issued by a corporate surety authorized to transact a general surety business in the State of California.

19. Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Goals

A. This IFB incorporates by reference the Authority’s revised SB/DVBE Program, which establishes a twenty-five (25%) percent SB utilization goal, inclusive of a three percent (3%) goal for Microbusinesses (MB). Additionally, the SB/DVBE Program sets a three percent (3%) DVBE participation goal.

(1). Small Business Goal

a. The Contractor shall commit to meet or exceed the overall twenty-five percent (25%) SB utilization goal, inclusive of a three percent (3%) goal for Microbusinesses (MB) for this Agreement as established by the SB Program.

1. SB means a business certified by the California Department of

General Services (DGS)/ Office of SB and DVBE Services (OSDS) in accordance with GC § 14837 (d)(1) and 2 CCR 1896.12(a).

2. Microbusiness means an SB certified by the Department of General Services/OSDS in accordance with GC § 14837 (d)(2) and 2 CCR 1896.12(b).

(2). Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Goal

a. The Contractor shall commit to meet or exceed the overall three percent

(3%) goal for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise for this Agreement as established by the SB Program.

1. Only State of California OSDS-certified DVBEs who will perform a Commercially Useful Function shall be used to satisfy the DVBE requirement. The term “DVBE contractor, subcontractor or supplier” means any Person that satisfies the ownership (or management) and control requirements of CCR Title 2 § 1896.81, is certified in accordance with CCR Title 2 § 1896.84, and provides services or goods that contribute to the fulfillment of the contract requirements by performing a CUF as required in MVC § 999(B).

20. Bid Preference(s)

A. The following preferences are applicable to this IFB:

(1). Small Business (SB) or Microbusiness (MB) Preference

a. Government Code section 14835 et seq. requires that a five percent (5%) preference be given to contractors who qualify as a certified SB or MB.

b. To claim the SB preference, your company/firm must have its principal place of business located in California and be certified by the California Department of General Services (DGS). If the prospective Contractor is claiming the five percent (5%) SB preference, complete section 15 of Attachment 1 – Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet.

c. This preference shall not be awarded to a noncompliant bidder and shall not be used to achieve any applicable minimum requirements.

d. A certified SB bidder(s) shall have precedence over non-SB bidder(s) in the application of the SB preference.

e. SB Preference information can be found at the following website:

https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/About/Page-Content/PD-Branch-Intro- Accordion-List/OSDS/OSDS?search=OSDS.

(2). Non-Small Business (Non-SB) Preference

a. Non-SB preference information can be found at the following website:

http://www.dgs.ca.gov (Note: Non-SB Preference cannot displace a direct award to a California-certified Small Business or a California-certified Micro Business).

(3). Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) (Only applicable if the lowest bid received exceeds $100,000.00.)

a. TACPA preference information can be found at the following website:

http://www.dgs.ca.gov (Note: Only California-certified Small Business bidders and California-certified Micro Business bidders can use a TACPA preference to displace another California-certified Small Business bidder or California-certified Micro Business bidder).

https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/About/Page-Content/PD-Branch-Intro-Accordion-List/OSDS/OSDS?search=OSDS https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/About/Page-Content/PD-Branch-Intro-Accordion-List/OSDS/OSDS?search=OSDS

21. Bid Incentive(s)

A. The following incentive is applicable to this IFB:

(1). Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Participation Incentive

a. Per Military and Veterans Code section 999.5 and Title 2 CCR 1896.98 and incentive between three percent (3%) and five percent (5%) is included in this solicitation. The DVBE incentive will be applied during the evaluation process for responsive bids offering DVBE participation.

b. If the prospective Contractor intends to claim the preference, the Contractor must identify the DVBE firm and percentage of bid price by completing Attachment 4 – Bidder Declaration & Subcontractor/Supplier List.

c. See Attachment 7 for DVBE Participation Incentive information (Note:

DVBE Participation Incentive cannot displace a direct award to a California-certified Small Business or a California-certified Micro Business).

DO NOT COMPLETE OR SUBMIT WITH YOUR BID!

SAMPLE

EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF WORK

1. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

A. The California High-Speed Rail Authority is responsible for planning, designing, building, and operating the first high-speed rail system in the state. California high-speed rail will connect the mega-regions of the state, contribute to economic development and a cleaner environment, create jobs, and preserve agricultural and protected lands.

B. The California High-Speed Rail Authority may enter into agreements with private and public entities for design, construction, and operation of high-speed rail trains, including all tasks and segments thereof pursuant to California Public Utilities Code section 185036. Additional authority for a State agency to enter into this Agreement (Agreement) includes Public Contract Code section 10335, et seq.

C. This Agreement is between the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority and/or

State), an agency of the State of California, and [Contractor Name], a [form of entity] (Contractor). The Authority and Contractor are collectively referred to herein as the “Parties,” or individually as “Party.” The purpose of this Agreement is for the Contractor to provide services, as described in Section 2, Scope of Work, of this Exhibit A, to the Authority.

D. All inquiries during the term of this Agreement will be directed to the Contract Managers identified below:

E. The Contract Managers may be changed without amendment as specified in Exhibit D, Special Terms and Conditions, Section 2, Contract Management, of this Agreement.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

A. The Contractor agrees to provide the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) with Right-of-Way (ROW) clearance, demolition services, asbestos/lead abatement (including friable/non-friable materials), and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP) and Water Pollution Control Program (WPCP) services (collectively referred to as Work). This includes all labor, equipment, materials, permits, and travel necessary to preform and remove real property structures and abate hazardous materials in compliance with California environmental laws for the term of this Agreement.

B. The services shall be performed at: 6050 State Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308.

AUTHORITY CONTRACTOR

Contract Manager (ACM): TBD

Contract Manager (CM): TBD

Address: TBD

Address: TBD

Phone: TBD Phone: TBD

Email: TBD Email: TBD

C. Property

(1). The subject property is comprised of two (2) multi-family residential structures, totaling approximately 4,701 square feet, featuring fifteen (15) residential units.

The unit mix includes one (1) 3-bedroom, one (1) 1-bedroom, and thirteen (13) studios, along with an on-site laundry facility. The property reflects seventy-eight

(78) years of established residential use.

(2). Images depicting the on-site structures and surrounding property fencing are included in Exhibit H, Property Photographs.

a. Identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 364-212-22 / High- Speed Train (HST) Number – FB-15-1151

D. Commencement of Work

(1). The Contractor shall commence work under this Agreement on the specified start date provided by the Authority Contract Manager following the execution of this Agreement by the State. The Authority Contract Manager shall provide the Contractor with written notification of the start date prior to the Contractor commencing work under this Agreement.

E. The services shall be performed Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM through 5:00 PM, unless prior approval is obtained from the Authority Contract Manager. All work dates and times outside of the approved schedule must be approved by the Authority Contract Manager before work is performed.

F. Detailed description of work to be performed and duties of all parties:

(1). Scope of Work

a. Responsibilities of the Contractor

1. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, supplies, permits, materials, and incidentals necessary to remove and demolish real property structures, abate all hazardous materials to include, but not be limited to, friable and non-friable asbestos and lead paint, according to all environmental laws and regulations, and provide any necessary or WPCP services. The Work shall be done in accordance with all city and county codes and regulations.

2. Demolition and/or property clearance work shall include, but not be limited to, removal of siding, concrete blocks, plants, shrubs, trees, fences, walls, curbing, decks, sheds, spas (not associated with swimming pools), water well(s), covered and uncovered patios, septic tanks and cesspools, slabs, concrete porches, loading docks, steps, footings, foundations, pipe, brick, flatwork, plaster, lumber, wood splinters, trash, debris, glass, capping of sewer lines, hauling scrap, discing and backfilling and blading the ground surface, abating all friable and non-friable asbestos and lead paint according to all applicable environmental laws and regulations, and providing any necessary SWPPP/WPCP and implementing said plan.

3. The Contractor shall notify the ACM, by telephone or email, a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours prior to starting work and twenty-four (24) hours prior to completion of all work. The Contractor shall notify the ACM when all demolition work is completed. The Contractor shall coordinate with the ACM to arrange a final job inspection.

4. The Contractor shall comply with Division 26 of the California Health and Safety Code and with the rules and regulations of the Air Pollution Control District having jurisdiction over such area.

5. The Contractor shall use predetermined local dumpsite(s), as approved by the ACM in the demolition plan, for disposal and/or recycling of demolished improvements. The Contractor shall pay any and all disposal and/or recycling site charges.

6. The Contractor is responsible in assuring that all Work performed under this Agreement will comply with local government regulations for the city or county in which the Work is performed.

7. The Contractor shall ensure that only qualified and competent employee(s) are permitted on the worksite and that the Work shall be safely performed in conformity with the highest industry standards.

The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent injury or hazard to Authority employee(s), agents, invitee(s), and/or the general public.

8. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, State, county, city, and municipal laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations that in any manner pertain to the Work to be performed or those persons engaged or employed in the Work to be performed.

9. The Contractor shall obtain, maintain and, at its own cost, pay for all permits and licenses, registrations, and certificates required by local ordinances or otherwise required to perform any of the Work required to be performed by Contractor or any of its subcontractors under this Agreement.

10. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent injury to or to create hazards for Authority employee(s), agents, invitee(s), and the public and shall avoid causing any unreasonable inconvenience to any person using or doing business near Authority Property.

b. Responsibilities of the Authority

1. The Authority does not guarantee that any of the described improvements scheduled for demolition and removal are constructed of the materials mentioned herein or that they conform in any other manner to the descriptions provided herein. Unless specifically stated otherwise in this Agreement, the Authority assumes no responsibility for conditions that are not evident at the time of bid opening nor for subsequent change in or damage of any nature to the improvements that are not within the control of the Authority.

2. The Authority reserves the right to remove any improvements at any worksite, as deemed suitable, before directing the Contractor to begin demolition…