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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Floral Drive Water Main Replacement Project CWO # 2026-003

1. INVITATION FOR BIDS

2. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

2.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

2.1.1 Obtaining Bid Documents

2.1.2 Definitions

2.1.3 Bid Preparation

2.1.4 Examination of Contract Documents, and Site of Work

2.1.5 Interpretations and Addenda

2.1.6 Qualification of Bidders

2.1.7 Local Hire Requirements

2.1.8 Bid Security

2.1.9 Preparation of Bid

2.1.10 Submittal of Bid

2.1.11 Modification and Withdrawal of Bid

2.1.12 Pre-Bid Conference [NOT USED]

2.1.13 Bid Due Date

2.1.14 Opening of Bids

2.1.15 Award of Contract

2.1.16 Bid Protest

2.1.17 Execution of Agreement

2.1.18 Notice to Proceed

2.2 BID (SUBMIT WITH BID)

2.3 NONCOLLUSION DECLARATION (SUBMIT WITH BID)

2.4 BID FORM (SUBMIT WITH BID)

2.5 BID SECURITY FORM (SUBMIT WITH BID)

2.6 BIDDER INFORMATION FORM (SUBMIT WITH BID)

2.6.1 Bidder’s Qualifications

2.6.2 List of Subcontractors

2.7 DIR COMPLIANCE AFFIDAVIT (SUBMIT WITH BID)

2.8 CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) REQUIREMENT FOR

CERTIFICATE OF REPORTED COMPLIANCE

CONTRACT FORMS

AGREEMENT 24

FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND

LABOR AND MATERIAL BOND

ESCROW AGREEMENT FOR SECURITY DEPOSITS IN LIEU OF RETENTION

GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMITMENT

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

4.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1.1 Location and Scope

4.1.2 Contract Times

4.1.3 Failure to Complete Work on Time (Liquidated Damages)

4.1.4 Final Completion/Correction Period

4.1.5 Local Hiring Compliance Forms

4.1.6 Apprentice Hiring Records and Compliance Forms

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4.1.7 Retention

4.1.8 Securities in Lieu of Retention

4.1.9 Good Neighbor Commitment

4.1.10 Assignment of Unfair Business Practice Claims

4.1.11 Trenching Requirements

4.1.12 Third Party Claims

4.1.13 Dispute Resolution

4.1.14 Force Majeure

4.1.15 Contractor Not an Agent

4.1.16 Conflicts of Interest

4.1.17 City Property

4.2 REVISIONS TO CITY’S STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

4.2.1 Insurance Requirements

4.2.2 Trade Names and Alternatives

4.2.3 Labor Discrimination

4.2.4 Prevailing Wage

4.2.5 Public Safety

4.2.6 Subcontracting

4.2.7 Protection of Public Utilities

4.2.8 Hours of Work

4.2.9 Partial Payment

4.2.10 Final Payment

4.3 DAS FORM 140 (REV. 1/04)

4.4 DAS FORM 142 (REV. 6/24)

GOOD FAITH EFFORT STATEMENT FOR LOCAL HIRE

LOCAL HIRE RESIDENCY COMPLIANCE

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

5.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

5.1.1 Submittals

5.1.2 Excavation

5.1.3 Backfill

5.1.4 Underground Utilities

5.1.5 Traffic Control

5.1.6 Pipeline Connections

5.1.7 Staging Area

5.1.8 Restoration of Surfaces

5.1.9 Permitting

5.1.10 Pressure Testing, Flushing, and Disinfection

5.1.11 Clean-up of Site and Erosion Control

5.1.12 Construction Water

5.1.13 Asbestos Containing Material

5.2 DESCRIPTION OF BID ITEMS

Item No. 1: Mobilization Item No. 2: Worker Protection and Excavation Safety/Shoring Item No. 3: Daily Site Controls Item No. 4: Underground Utility Pothole Item No. 5: 6” DR 14 C900 PVC Pipe Item No. 6: 6-inch Gate Valve Item No. 7: 6-inch Fittings Item No. 8: 6-inch Bell Restraints

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Item No. 9: ¾-inch Water Service Reconnect Item No. 10: 1-inch Water Service Reconnect Item No. 11: 2-inch Water Service Reconnect Item No.12: Fire Hydrant Assembly Installation Item No.13: Valve Box Abandonment Item No. 14: Asphalt-Concrete Trench Cap Paving Item No. 15: Type 2 Slurry Seal Item No. 16: Traffic Striping

PROJECT PLANS AND DETAILS

SCWD DETAIL 1 : SERVICE CONNECTION

SCWD DETAIL 10 : FIRE HYDRANT INSTALLATION

SCWD DETAIL 11 : VALVE BOX INSTALLATION

SCWD DETAIL 17 : SYSTEM CONNECTION

SCWD DETAIL 18 : JOINT RESTRAINT INSTALLATION

SCWD DETAIL 19 : THRUST BLOCK INSTALLATION

COUNTY STANDARD FIGURE EP-1: TRENCH SECTION

COUNTY STANDARD FIGURE EP-2: TRENCH CAP SECTION

COUNTY STANDARD FIGURE EP-3: TRENCH CAP LAYOUT

COUNTY STANDARD FIGURE EP-4: TRENCH CAP TOLERANCES

COUNTY STANDARD FIGURE EP-5 : SINGE LANE ROAD TRENCH SECTION

COUNTY STANDARD FIGURE EP-6 : TEMPORARY STEEL PLATES

COUNTY STANDARD FIGURE EP-7 : ROADWAY RESTORATION FOR EXPLORATORY

BORINGS (LARGE)

COUNTY STANDARD FIGURE EP-8 : ROADWAY RESTORATION FOR EXPLORATORY

BORINGS (SMALL)

MAIN REPLACEMENT PLAN

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1. INVITATION FOR BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Santa Cruz, California, invites sealed Bids for the following “Project”:

1. Date and Place of Opening Bids. Sealed bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the OpenGov procurement portal: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santacruzca, until Friday May 29th, 2026 at 2:00 PM according to the OpenGov portal time clock. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. At that time, the sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud through the OpenGov procurement portal: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santacruzca. Bids received after the date and time stated above will be rejected as nonresponsive.

2. Location of Project. Bids will be received for a single prime contract for replacement of the public potable water main system on Floral Drive between 34th Avenue and 38th Avenue in the County of Santa Cruz.

3. Engineer’s Estimate and Time for Completion. The Engineer’s estimate anticipates that the total bid price will be One Million Dollars and the Contract Time for the completion of all the Work of the Project is 80 Contract Working Days. All time limits stated herein are of the essence.

4. Description of the Work. The proposed Work is generally described as furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation required to complete the Project, with a scope of work to generally include, but is not limited to the following:

Install, disinfect, test, and connect approximately 1,350 lineal feet of 6” diameter DR 14 C-900 PVC water main along with associated valves and fittings, complete with system connections, service reconnections, plus restoration of pavement and traffic striping meeting County of Santa Cruz standards (the “Work”).

5. Obtaining the Bidding Documents. Bidding Documents may be downloaded, without charge, from the City’s designated e-procurement portal OpenGov, https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santacruzca (the “Designated Website”). Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the Designated Website, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than teh Designated Website. The Designated Website will be updated periodically with Addenda, lists of registered holders of the Bidding Documents, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, Addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the Designated Website.

City is not responsible for Bidding Documents, including Addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Designated Website.

6. Award of Contract. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible responsive bidder. The City reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including for any minor irregularities. The City may reject a Bid if the City determines that any of the bid prices are materially unbalanced to the potential detriment of the City. No Bid will be considered for less than all items included in the Basis of Bid and one contract will be awarded for the entire Project.

7. Submitted Bid. Each sealed Bid shall comply with the Bidding Documents and be submitted on the Bid

Form, including all required attachments. Bidder must clearly and legibly set forth all information requested in the manner and form indicated. By submitting a Bid, the Bidder represents that it has carefully examined and investigated the Project site and all Bidding Documents.

Each Bid shall be submitted accompanied by bid security in the form of one of the following: (1) a certified check, (2) cashier's check or (3) bid bond executed by surety (surety to comply with the qualifications requirements set forth in Paragraph 6.01 of the General Conditions). Checks shall be made payable to the City of Santa Cruz and bid bonds shall indicate the City of Santa Cruz as obliged. The bid security must be in an amount of not less than 10 percent of the Bidder’s maximum Bid price, including alternates (if any).

A Bid will be rejected if not accompanied by acceptable bid security. The bid security shall be given as a https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santacruzca https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santacruzca

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8. Licenses. Bidders and their proposed subcontractors shall hold such licenses as may be required by the laws of the State of California for the performance of the work specified in the Contract Documents. Bidders bidding as the Prime Contractor shall possess a valid Class A or C-34 State of California Contractor’s License at the time of contract award and throughout the contract term. The Contractor will also be required to ensure that all subcontractors working on this Project are holding valid licenses suitable for their trade. Bidder and all subcontractors shall maintain the required licenses throughout the entire Project until the City issues a Notice of Completion.

9. DIR Compliance. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR pursuant to the California Labor Code section 1771.4. No General Contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 (with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)). No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section

1725.5. Additionally, the General Contractor and all Subcontractors must make good faith efforts to hire qualified individuals who are residents of Santa Cruz County as required by Santa Cruz Municipal Code (SCMC) Chapter 3.10, and to employ apprentices who are enrolled and participate in a viable apprenticeship program approved by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards.

10. Trenching and Excavation Requirements. Pursuant to the provisions of California Labor Code Section 6707, each Bid submitted in response to this Invitation to Bid shall contain, as a separate bid item, adequate sheeting, shoring, and bracing, or equivalent method, for the protection of life or limb in trenches and open excavation, exceeding five feet, which shall conform to applicable safety orders. Neither this requirement, nor any payment by City for this separate bid item, shall be construed to impose tort liability on City, or its employees or agents, for any injury or damage caused by failure of any excavation or protective equipment or methods.

11. Business License. The successful Contractor awarded a contract from this solicitation will be required to obtain and maintain a City of Santa Cruz Business Tax Certificate until completion of the Work. For additional information and licensing requirements, view the City’s Business Licenses and Permits webpage or call the Revenue and Taxation division at 831/420-5070.

12. Retention. Progress payments are subject to 5% retention withholding until thirty five (35) calendar days after recording the notice of completion. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300, for monies earned by the General Contractor and withheld by the City to ensure the performance of the Contract.

The General Contractor, may, at its option, choose to substitute securities meeting the requirements of California Public Contract Code Section 22300, or have the retained, earned monies deposited in an escrow account at a federal or state chartered bank.

13. Verification of Compliance with California Air Resources Board Requirement for Certificate of Reported

Compliance. Bidder shall verify compliance with California Air Resources Board (CARB) requirement for certificate of reported compliance regarding in-use off-road diesel-fueled fleets regulation as stated in California Code of Regulations, Title 13 § 2449 et seq. Non-compliant vehicles are not permitted onsite unless and until the contractor provides the City with a valid Certificate of Reported compliance. Bidder must provide a statement verifying whether they and their listed subcontractors comply or whether they are exempt from the regulation as part of responding to the bid. Bidders or listed subcontractor’s claiming an exemption to CARB compliance must submit a detailed explanation signed by the bidder or listed subcontractor explaining the reason for exemption. Bidder is solely responsible for all costs associated with compliance of all regulations imposed by CARB including, without limitation, Title 13 and all pending amendments, as well as all penalties, fines, damages, or costs associated with violations or failures to comply with these regulations.

For all further requirements regarding Bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

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2. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

2.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

2.1.1 Obtaining Bid Documents

Bid documents, including Drawings and Specifications, can be obtained in any of the following ways:

Type Source Contact Cost Electronic Copy

City File Share Website

Request by Phone: (831) 420-5210 or Request by Email: scwdprojects@santacruzca.gov Free

Electronic Copy OpenGov.com https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santacruzca Free

2.1.2 Definitions

Contract Documents – Contract Documents (or “Bidding Documents”) include this Invitation For Bids packet, the Bid Form including all attachments included therein, the Standard Specifications documents referenced in the Agreement, the Particular Specifications defined below, and the resulting Agreement.

Particular Specifications – Refers to the Special Provisions (Section 4), Project Requirements (Section 5), and Exhibits of this document and addenda or other documents issued by the City as part of the bid process.

Standard Specifications – Refers to the documents referenced in the Agreement.

2.1.3 Bid Preparation

Complete sets of Contract Documents must be used in preparing Bids; the City does not assume any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Contract Documents.

2.1.4 Examination of Contract Documents, and Site of Work

It is the responsibility of each Bidder before submitting a Bid to:

1. Examine and carefully study the Contract Documents, including any Addenda and the other related data identified in the Contract Documents.

2. Visit the Sites and become familiar with and satisfy Bidder as to the general, local, and Site conditions that may affect cost, progress, storage of equipment and materials, and performance of the Work.

3. Become familiar with all federal, state, and local Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, or performance of the Work.

4. Become aware of the general nature of the work to be performed by City and others at the Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Contract Documents.

5. Determine that the Contract Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for the performance of the Work.

2.1.5 Interpretations and Addenda

All questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents are to be submitted in writing to the OpenGov e-procurement portal: (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santacruzca) Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda.

Questions received less than five (5) working days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered. Only questions answered by Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect. Addenda may be issued by the Issuing Office prior to the deadline established for the receipt and opening of Bids. Neither City, Issuing Office, nor Engineer is responsible for distributing Addenda to any entity interested in the bidding of the Project unless such entity has registered as a Bidding Document holder with the Designated Website. Addenda become part of the Bidding Documents. The additions or changes contained in such Addenda shall be considered by Bidders in preparation of the Bid. Addenda will be posted only on the Designated Website.

A copy of each Addendum shall be attached to the Bid submitted by the Bidder.

2.1.6 Qualification of Bidders

For a bid to be considered complete and responsive at the time of bid opening, a Bidder will hold valid State of California Class A or C-34 Contractor’s Licenses AND possess the qualifications obtained through prior project experience outlined in the Bidder’s Qualifications Form. Bidders, and their subcontractors, will be required to mailto:scwdprojects@santacruzca.gov

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2.1.7 Local Hire Requirements

The Contractor, and all subcontractors, must comply with the local hiring provisions of Chapter 3.10 of the Municipal Code of the City of Santa Cruz, which is incorporated into these Contract documents by reference. Chapter 3.10 specifically requires City Contractors and subcontractors to make good faith efforts to hire qualified individuals who are “residents of the county of Santa Cruz”, as workers on City public works projects of estimated value of greater than the formal bid limit, unless prohibited by State or Federal laws or regulations.

A “resident of the county of Santa Cruz” means an individual who has been domiciled, as defined by Section 200(b) of the California Elections Code, within the boundaries of the county of Santa Cruz for at least one year immediately preceding the date of the award of contract by the City and who can verify his or her domicile upon request of the contractor or City by producing documentation such as a rent/lease agreement, telephone and utility bills or payment receipts, a valid California driver’s license or identification card, and/or any other similar, reliable evidence that verifies that the individual is domiciled within the county of Santa Cruz; alternatively, “resident of the county of Santa Cruz” shall mean a worker who is a building trade journeyman or building trade apprentice whose local hiring hall has jurisdiction over all or part of Santa Cruz County.

The Contractor and all listed subcontractors must complete and submit to the City, after the Award of Contract and prior to the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, the form entitled, “Good Faith Effort Statement for Local Hire,” as contained in these Contract Documents.

The Contractor must also complete and submit to the City, on a weekly basis, documentation of local hiring. The certified payroll documents required as part of this Contract will be deemed acceptable documentation if the certified payroll documents are accompanied by the form Local Hire Residency Compliance of these Special Provisions or if certified payroll documents are modified to include the information therein.

2.1.8 Bid Security

Each Bid shall be submitted accompanied by bid security in the form of one of the following: (1) a certified check, (2) cashier's check or (3) bid bond executed by surety. Checks shall be made payable to the City of Santa Cruz and bid bonds shall indicate the City of Santa Cruz as obliged. The bid security must be in an amount of not less than 10 percent of the Bidder’s maximum Bid price, including alternates (if any). A Bid will be rejected if not accompanied by acceptable bid security.

The bid security of the apparent Successful Bidder will be retained until City awards the Agreement to such Bidder, and such Bidder has signed the Agreement, furnished the required bonds, and met the other conditions of the Notice of Award, whereupon the bid security will be released. If the Successful Bidder fails to sign and deliver the Agreement and furnish the required bonds within the time indicated in the Instructions to Bidders, City may consider Bidder to be in default, annul the Notice of Award, and the bid security of that Bidder will be forfeited to the extent of City’s damages (including not less than the difference between: (1) the amount of the Contract as awarded to the initially-Successful Bidder, and (2) the amount of the next lowest-priced Bid of a Bidder whose Bid has not been rejected or disqualified and who is deemed responsible by the City; to this amount may also be added other damages incurred by the City, amount of which shall be documented by the City and furnished to surety upon request). Such forfeiture will be City’s exclusive remedy if Bidder defaults.

Retained bid security for Bidders that City believes have a reasonable chance for award will be held until the Agreement is signed and is effective, after which all bid security, except bid bonds and bid security that has been forfeited, will be released to Bidder(s). The bid security of all Bidders may be retained by the City for up to sixty

(60) calendar days after the bid opening, whereupon bid security will expire or be returned. When bid security is furnished as a certified or cashier’s check, City will return the bid security to the associated Bidder via certified mail.

2.1.9 Preparation of Bid

The Bid Form is included with the Contract Documents. All blanks will be completed by printing in ink or by typewriter and then signed. A Bid price will be indicated for each section, Bid item, alternative, adjustment unit price item, and unit price item, listed therein, or the words "No Bid," "No Change," or "Not Applicable" entered.

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• All names will be typed or printed in ink below the signatures.

• Bids will be clearly written without erasures or deletions.

• Bids will be signed by a duly authorized officer or agent.

• Total sum of bid will be written out in words and shown in numerals.

• The Bid will contain a signed copy of all Addenda.

• The Bid will contain evidence of Bidder's authority and qualifications.

• Bidder's State of California contractor license number will also be shown on the Bid.

2.1.10 Submittal of Bid

A complete and responsive Bid will include all of the following:

1. Bid Cover Sheet, Section 2.2

2. Non-Collusion Declaration, Section 2.3

3. Bid Form – Payment Item Schedule, Section 2.4

4. Bid Security, Section 2.5

5. Bidder Information Form, Section 2.6

6. DIR Compliance Affidavit, Section 2.7

7. CARB Requirement for Certificate of Reported Compliance, Section 2.8 (certification form and certificates, if applicable, may be submitted within 4 days after the bid opening)

8. All Addenda issued and signed by Bidder

No bids received after the time fixed for receiving them will be considered. It is the responsibility of the bidder to see that bid is received on time. No telephone bid or telephone modification for a bid will be considered.

2.1.11 Modification and Withdrawal of Bid

A Bidder may withdraw their bid, either personally or by written request, at any time prior to the scheduled time for the opening of bids.

2.1.12 Pre-Bid Conference [NOT USED]

Due to the open availability of the job site and work area, as well as its linear nature, a pre-bid conference will not be necessary for this Project. Instead, Bidders are encouraged to visit the project site and thoroughly familiarize themselves with the existing conditions and submit any pre-bid questions per instructions.

2.1.13 Bid Due Date

Sealed bids for the project will be received by the City of Santa Cruz Water Department through the OpenGov procurement portal at the date and time listed in the Invitation for Bids.

2.1.14 Opening of Bids

The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on through the OpenGov procurement portal:

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santacruzca at the date and time listed in the Invitation for Bids. No bids will be accepted later than the bid due date.

2.1.15 Award of Contract

The Contract, if awarded, will be awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder who has proposed the lowest Contract Sum, subject to the City’s right to revoke the award of the Contract if required documents are not delivered in an acceptable form and within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of written notice that the Contract has been awarded. The City of Santa Cruz reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any irregularity or minor defects in any bids received.

In evaluating the responsibility of Bidders, the City will consider the qualifications of Bidders and may consider the qualifications and experience of Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other individuals or entities proposed for those portions of the Work for which the identity of Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other individuals or entities must be submitted.

City may conduct such investigations as deemed necessary to establish the responsibility, qualifications, and financial ability of Bidders, proposed Subcontractors, Suppliers, individuals, or entities to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

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2.1.16 Bid Protest

Any Contractor who unsuccessfully bids on a City Contract or any trade association representing workers who would have potentially been employed by such a Contractor may file a protest. The bid protest will be in writing and filed with the City Clerk within five (5) calendar days of the date of the City’s written notice of intention to award the bid.

The City Council will hear the bid protest prior to award of the Contract. The protesting party may protest the bid award for the City’s or successful bidder’s failure to comply with Contract requirements or applicable provision of City Code. The bid protest will clearly set forth the basis for the bid protest. Grounds not set forth in the written protest may not be considered by the City Council at the bid protest hearing. The City Council will sustain a bid protest if the protesting party demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that, as specified above, the City would act improperly in awarding the bid. The decision of the City Council will be final.

2.1.17 Execution of Agreement

The Contractor will be allowed ten (10) working days, excluding weekends and legal holidays, from the date of the written notice of Contract award within which to deliver:

1. Executed Construction Agreement

2. Faithful Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price

3. Labor and Material Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price

4. Certificate(s) of Insurance in compliance with the Special Provisions

5. Proof of registration with the State of California Department of Industrial Relations for the Contractor and all subcontractors

6. Division of Apprenticeship Standards Form 140

7. Good Faith Effort Statement for Local Hire

The City of Santa Cruz reserves the right to revoke the award of the Contract if required documents are not delivered in an acceptable form within the time limit stated. The Bidder furthermore agrees that in case of default in executing said contract with necessary bonds, the check or bond accompanying this Bid and money payable will become and remain the property of the City of Santa Cruz. Upon acceptance of all required documents, the Contract will be signed by the City Manager of the City of Santa Cruz and the Contractor will receive a written Notice to Proceed.

2.1.18 Notice to Proceed

The Contractor will be allowed fifteen (15) working days, excluding weekends and legal holidays, from the date of the written Notice to Proceed within which to deliver:

1. Traffic Control Plan (requires a minimum 5 working days for review of submitted plan prior to acceptance, not including re-submittals as needed.

2. Approved County Encroachment Permit

3. Shoring Plans and Calculations

4. Contractor’s Field Supervisor, and Disturbance Coordinator (for handling complaints)

5. Injury and Illness Prevention Plan, Site Safety Plan with Designated Safety Officer, and Confined Space

Entry Program, Asbestos Safety Plan including employee training records No work will be performed until above submittals have been submitted and accepted. Contract working days will begin the first day of the contractor’s mobilization to the site or fifteen (15) working days after the date of the Notice to Proceed, whichever comes first.

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2.2 BID COVER SHEET (Submit with Bid)

Project Identification:

Floral Drive Water Main Replacement Project

CWO # 2026-003

Santa Cruz, California.

TO: The Council of the City of Santa Cruz

BID OF:

Business Address:

Business Telephone:

The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an Agreement, in the form specified in the Contract Documents, with the City of Santa Cruz (“City”) to complete all work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents for the Contract Price and within the Contract Time indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the Contract Documents.

The undersigned Bidder understands that any or all quantities of work shown herein are approximate only and are subject to increase or decrease, and offers to do the work whether the quantities are increased or decreased at the unit prices as stated in the following tabulation. The undersigned Bidder agrees to take in full payment for the work, including all applicable state and local taxes, the amount shown on the bid sheet.

Please note closing time to receive bids will be verified according to local telephone company time.

IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THIS BID IS BASED UPON COMPLETION OF THE WORK AS SPECIFIED IN

THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS WITHIN 80 WORKING DAYS, AND THE PRICES INCLUDE ALL STATE,

FEDERAL AND OTHER TAXES APPLICABLE TO THE PROJECT.

The undersigned Bidder agrees to do any extra work, not covered by the above schedule of price, which may be ordered by the City, and to accept as full compensation therefore, such prices as may be agreed upon in writing by the City and the Contractor in accordance with the “Measurement and Payment” Section of the Standard Specifications.

If awarded the contract, the undersigned Bidder hereby agrees to submit the following documents to the City within ten (10) business days of the Notice of Award: a signed Agreement, executed bonds (including Faithful Performance Bond and Payment Bond), proper evidence of insurance, and any other forms or documents identified in the Bidding Documents and Notice of Award. The undersigned Bidder further agrees to begin work within ten (10) days after receiving the Notice to Proceed.

The undersigned Bidder has carefully examined the form of the Agreement, the Standard Specifications, the Plans and Special Provisions for the project hereinbefore described and referred to in the “Invitation to Bidders” inviting bids for Floral Drive Water Main Replacement Project CWO # 2026-003 and also the site of the work and will provide all necessary machinery, tools apparatus and other means of construction, and do all the work and furnish all materials required by said Specifications and Plans and Special Provisions in the manner described therein.

No bid will be considered for less than all items of this schedule and one contract will be awarded for the entire project.

The undersigned Bidder has carefully checked the bid prices, and all computations involved in the preparation of this bid, and understands that the City of Santa Cruz will not be responsible for any errors or omissions on the part of the undersigned in making up this bid.

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This Bid is made with a full knowledge of the kind, quantities, and quality of the work and of materials, equipment, and plans required. This Bid is also made after a complete, careful, and independent examination and investigation of the site of the work, local conditions affecting the same, and materials to be encountered.

The undersigned Bidder hereby acknowledges receipt of the following Addenda:

Addendum Number Addendum Date

The Bidder furthermore agrees that in case of its default in executing said Agreement with necessary bonds, the check or bond accompanying this Bid and money payable will become and remain the property of the City of Santa Cruz.

Enclosed is Bidder’s bond, certified check, or cashier’s check no. of the Bank for $ which is not less than 10 percent of the bid submitted by the undersigned, payable to the City of Santa Cruz, California, and which is given as a guarantee that the undersigned will enter into the contract if awarded the work.

It is understood and agreed that the City may reject any or all bids, or waive any informalities or minor defects in bids received.

It is agreed that this bid may not be withdrawn over a period of sixty (60) days from the opening thereof.

Note: Bidders should not add any conditions or qualifying statement to this bid as otherwise the bid may be declared irregular as being not responsive to the Advertisement for Bids.

Dated: Firm Name:

Official Address: Phone:

Email Address:

By: Title:

State Contractor’s License No.:

DIR Registration No.:

Signature of Bidder:

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2.3 NONCOLLUSION DECLARATION (Submit with bid)

(Pursuant to Section 7106 of the Public Contract Code)

Name of Bidder:

Project Name/Number:

The undersigned declares:

I am the of , the party making the foregoing bid.

The bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation. The bid is genuine and not collusive or sham. The bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a false or sham bid. The bidder has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any bidder or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or to refrain from bidding. The bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the bid price of the bidder or any other bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the bid price, or of that of any other bidder. All statements contained in the bid are true. The bidder has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her bid price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto to any corporation, partnership, company association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof, to effectuate a collusive or sham bid, and has not paid, and will not pay, any person or entity for such purpose.

Any person executing this declaration on behalf of a bidder that is a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or any other entity, hereby represents that he or she has full power to execute, and does execute, this declaration on behalf of the bidder.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct and that this declaration is executed on , 20__, at [City], , [State].

(Signature)

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2.4 BID FORM (Submit with Bid)

PAYMENT ITEM SCHEDULE

Item No.

Estimated Quantity and Unit

Item Description Unit Price (Figures)

Unit Price Ext or Lump Sum (Figures

1 1 LS Mobilization (not to exceed 5% of Total Bid Price)

2 1 LS Worker Protection and Excavation Safety/Shoring

3 80 Ea. Daily Site Controls ($500 min) $ $

4 60 Ea. Underground Utility Pothole $ $

5 1,350 LF 6” DR 14 C900 PVC Pipe $ $

6 22 Ea. 6” Gate Valve $ $

7 41 Ea. 6” Fitting $ $

8 17 Ea. 6” Bell & Spigot Restraint $ $

9 20 Ea. ¾” Service Reconnect $ $

10 1 Ea. 1” Service Reconnect $ $

11 1 Ea. 2” Service Reconnect $ $

12 1 Ea. Fire Hydrant Installation $ $

13 4 Ea. Valve Box Abandonment $ $

14 320 Tons Asphalt Trench Cap Paving $ $

15 32155 SF Type 2 Slurry Seal $ $

16 1 LS Thermoplastic Striping $ $

Total Bid Price

Total Bid Price (in words)

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2.5 BID BOND (If bond posted as security)

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENT:

THAT WE, _______________________________________ __________ AS PRINCIPAL,

AND ________________________________________________ AS SURETY, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Santa Cruz in the penal sum of 10 PERCENT OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE BID of the Principal above named, submitted by said Principal to the City of Santa Cruz for the work described below, for the payment of which sum in lawful money of the United States, well and truly to be made to the City of Santa Cruz to which said bid was submitted, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. In no case shall the liability of the surety hereunder exceed the sum of $_______________________________________.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT, WHEREAS, the Principal has submitted the above-mentioned bid to the City of Santa Cruz, aforesaid, for certain construction specifically described as follows, for which bids are to be opened at

For:

NOW, THEREFORE, if the aforesaid Principal is awarded the contract and, within the time and manner required under the specifications, after the prescribed forms are presented to him/her for signature enters into a written contract, in the prescribed form, in accordance with the bid, and files the certificate of insurance and two bonds with the City, one to guarantee faithful performance, and the other to guarantee payment for labor and materials as required by law, then this obligation shall be null and void; otherwise, it shall be and remain in full force and virtue.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals on this _________day of___________________, 20 ___.

PRINCIPAL SURETY

(Seal) (Seal)

Signature Signature

Title Title

Address Address

(Note: Signatures of those executing for the surety as an Attorney-in-Fact must include a Notary Acknowledgement.)

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

State of California ) County of _____________________ )

On before me, , (insert name and title of the officer) personally appeared ____________________________________________________________, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature ______________________________ (Seal)

A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity f

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2.6 BIDDER INFORMATION FORM (Submit with bid)

2.6.1 Bidder’s Qualifications

Failure to provide this information may constitute grounds for rejection of the bid.

The Bidder has been engaged in the contracting business under State License No.(s) for a period of years.

The following are five owners for whom the Bidder has constructed projects of similar scope to that proposed. Such projects will have been completed within the past five years.

1. Name, Address, Phone No:

Project Description:

Date Completed:

2. Name, Address, Phone No:

3. Name, Address, Phone No:

4. Name, Address, Phone No:

5. Name, Address, Phone No:

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2.6.2 List of Subcontractors

List of Subcontractors Form

Name of Bidder: ______ Project Name/Number: ___________________________

Bidder will use Subcontractors for the Work: □ YES □ NO

For each subcontractor to whom the Bidder proposes to subcontract portions of the work in an amount in excess of one-half of one percent, Bidder shall indicate on this form each proposed subcontractor’s legal/contracting entity name, business address and phone number, the Contractor’s State Licensing Board license number, the public works contractor registration number issued pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1725.5, the dollar amount and proportion (in percent) of the Work of each Subcontractor (of any tier) to whom a portion of the Work will be awarded via one or more subcontracts, and the work to be performed by the subcontractor.

Subcontractor’s

Legal Name Business

Address and Phone

Number

CSLB

License Number

Public Works

Contractor

DIR

Number

Subcontract Amount and Proportion of

Total Bid Price

Work to Be Performed

(Attach additional sheets, if necessary)

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2.7 DIR COMPLIANCE AFFIDAVIT (Submit with Bid)

Name of Bidder:

Project Name/Number:

California Labor Code requires private contractors, and their subcontractors, to pay prevailing wages to their workers when working on a project funded by a public entity. Prevailing wages are due if the project costs more than $1,000, and involves the following construction work: new construction, alteration, demolition, installation, repair and maintenance. Contractors must also make an attempt to hire apprentices when the total project costs exceed $30,000.

Prior to commencement of the Contract, all Contractors and subcontractors are required to register, and maintain active registration throughout the duration of the contract with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). For information regarding registration, please go to https://www.dir.ca.gov/Public- Works/PublicWorks.html.

• No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid for a public works project (effective March 1, 2015) unless registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)].

• No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project

(effective April 1, 2015) unless registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.

• DIR registration is required each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).

I, the Bidder, certify that:

"I acknowledge that this project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. I am aware of the provisions of Senate Bill SB 854 and Labor Code sections 1725.5, 1771.1(a), 1774-1776, 1777.5, 1813, and 1815 which require Contractors to comply with all labor compliance requirements, including but not limited to, prevailing wage requirements, Public Works Contractor Registration Program, Electronic Certified Payroll Reporting, and other requirements described in the DIR website. I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract, and maintain compliance throughout the completion of said contract.”

Signature Date

Print Name Title https://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html https://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html

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DIR Registration Information and Worker Classifications follow:

Prime Contractor Name:

DIR Registration #: ____________________ CSLB #: _________________________________

Contact Name: _______________________ Email Address: ____________________________

Project Worker Classifications (select all classifications that apply) Asbestos Boilermaker Bricklayers Carpenters Carpet/Linoleum Cement Masons Drywall Finisher Drywall/Lathers Electricians Elevator Mechanic Glaziers Iron Workers Laborers Millwrights Operating Engineer Painters Pile Driver Pipe Trades Plasterers Roofers Sheet Metal Sound/Comm Surveyors Teamster Tile Workers

Subcontractor Name: _________________________________________________________

DIR Registration #: ____________________ CSLB/Professional License #: _________________

Contact Name: _______________________ Email Address: ____________________________

Project Worker Classifications (select all classifications that apply) Asbestos Boilermaker Bricklayers Carpenters Carpet/Linoleum Cement Masons Drywall Finisher Drywall/Lathers Electricians Elevator Mechanic Glaziers Iron Workers Laborers Millwrights Operating Engineer Painters Pile Driver Pipe Trades Plasterers Roofers

Subcontractor Name: _________________________________________________________

DIR Registration #: ____________________ CSLB/Professional License #: _________________

Contact Name: _______________________ Email Address: ____________________________

Project Worker Classifications (select all classifications that apply)

Asbestos Boilermaker Bricklayers Carpenters Carpet/Linoleum Cement Masons Drywall Finisher Drywall/Lathers Electricians Elevator Mechanic Glaziers Iron Workers Laborers Millwrights Operating Engineer Painters Pile Driver Pipe Trades Plasterers Roofers

Attach additional pages if there are additional Subcontractors.

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2.8 CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) REQUIREMENT FOR CERTIFICATE

OF REPORTED COMPLIANCE

Re: In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulation (Cal Code Regs., Title 13 § 2449 et seq.) effective 1/1/2024

(Submit with bid or within 4 days of the bid opening)

1a) Check below if contractor or subcontractor will use on the project, any of the following off-road heavy duty diesel-powered vehicles subject to Cal Code Regs., Title 13 § 2449 et seq:

□ Work Over Rigs, as defined in Cal Code Regs., Title 13 §2449(c)(72),

□ Engines with two-engine cranes, which contain an auxiliary engine ≥ 50 bhp, as defined in Cal

Code Regs., Title 13 §2449(c)(66),

□ Two engine water-well drilling rigs, which contain an auxiliary engine ≥ 50 bhp, as defined in Cal

Code Regs., Title 13 §2449(c)(68), or

□ Engines of two-engine vehicles that are designed to be driven on/off road and contain an auxiliary engine ≥ 50 bhp, as defined in Cal Code Regs., Title 13 §2449(c)(67) – (e.g., Boom Trucks, Concrete Mixers, Concrete Pump Trucks, Vacuum Pump Trucks, Guardrail Fence Installers)

-OR-

1b) □ No vehicles subject to Cal Code Regs., Title 13 § 2449 et seq. apply to the project.

[Proceed to the end and Sign the Verification below.]

2a) If any box is checked in number 1(a), did you or your subcontractor register any vehicles that qualify as In-Use Off-road Diesel-fueled Fleets, with the California Air Resources Board (CARB)?

□YES □NO

b) If you checked “No” to number 2, then explain reason:

Exempt: □ Emergency Operations

□ Renewable Diesel Exemptions (based on fleet engine type or weather restrictions)

□ Unavailability of Renewable Diesel

□ Other: ____________________________________________

3a) If you checked “Yes” to number 2, then submit with the bid response, a CARB’s Certificate of

Reported Compliance (Certificate) for the applicable vehicles owned or operated by you or your subcontractor to show compliance with Cal Code Regs., Title 13 § 2449 et seq.

[Visit the CARB website to get a CARB Certificate online: arb.ca.gov/offroadzone]:

CARB Certificate Attached with Bid: □YES □NO

3b) If you checked “No” to number 3, then explain reason:

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4) Non-Compliance is Non-responsive.

a. Unless otherwise exempt or not applicable as indicated above, the bid must include a CARB’s

Certificate of Reported Compliance (Certificate) for vehicles subject to Cal. Code Regs., Title 13 § 2449 et seq., and no later than prior to the time of the bid award, or the bid may be deemed non-responsive.

b. Unless otherwise exempt or not applicable as indicated above, bid responder further agrees to comply with the requirements of Cal. Code Regs., Title 13 § 2449(j), including but not limited to:

• Allowing only off-duty diesel vehicles with valid Certificates to be used at the contractor’s job sites,

• Reporting to CARB within five business days of such discovery, if the contractor discovers a fleet or vehicles that are subject to this regulation at the job site does not have a valid Certificate or observes noncompliant fleets or vehicles operating on their job site:

https://calepacomplaints.secure.force.com/complaints/Complaint, or email dieselcomplaints@arb.ca.gov,

• Displaying a sign that provides key information about the regulation and how to report noncompliance. The sign must be posted where vehicles subject to this regulation will operate for eight or more calendar days; the sign must be posted by the eighth calendar day from when the first vehicle operates.

Verification

1. The undersigned states that the statements made herein are true and correct and made under penalty of perjury.

2. The undersigned acknowledges that the undersigned is authorized to sign on behalf of the bid responder and the statement(s) made herein is/are legally binding on the bid responder, their representatives, agents, and successors.

3. A scanned, electronic, or other copy of a party’s signature shall be legally valid as an original.

(Print Name of Bid Responder) (Signature) (Business Name) (Date)

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3. CONTRACT FORMS

AGREEMENT

For Floral Drive Water Main Replacement Project CWO # 2026-003

THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this ________day of ______________, 20___ (“Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF SANTA CRUZ, a municipal corporation, hereinafter…