Parking Lot A Paving Project at the 35th DAA-Merced Fair.pdf

California Construction Authority 1

Project Manual

FOR

Parking Lot A Paving Project

AT THE

35th DAA / Merced Fair

900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Merced, CA 95341

FOR PROJECT INFORMATION

CONTACT

Stewart Deluz sdeluz@ccauthority.org

(916) 531-3978

Bid Package

California Construction Authority (CCA) 1776 Tribute Road, Suite 220

Sacramento, CA 95815

(916) 263-6100

CCA Project No. 035-26-019

September 22, 2026 mailto:sdeluz@ccauthority.org

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SECTION 00 01 01

INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION

PROJECT TITLE PAGE

Title : Parking Lot A Paving Project

Client Agency : 35 DAA / Merced Fair

Location : 900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Merced, CA 95341

Project Number : 035-26-019

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PROJECT DIRECTORY

Owner Team:

Owner/Client

California Construction Authority (CCA) 1776 Tribute Rd.

Sacramento, CA 95815

Don Haase, ExecuIve Officer 916.570.3044 dhaase@ccauthority.org

Stewart De Luz , Project Manager 279 236 0394 sdeluz@ccauthority.org

John Allagaier 209-722-1507 John.allgaier@countyofmerced.com

Inspector of Record

TBD

Design Team:

Golden Valley Engineering & Surveying 405 W 19th Street | P.O. Box 349 | Merced, CA 95340

Jim Xu, PE C49906, SE S4043 — Principal Engineer jimxu@gves.us

Ashley McComb Thanadabouth, PE C81822

— Lead Project Engineer amccomb@gves.us

209.722.3200 jimxu@gves.us amccomb@gves.us mailto:dhaase@ccauthority.org mailto:sdeluz@ccauthority.org mailto:John.allgaier@countyofmerced.com mailto:jimxu@gves.us mailto:amccomb@gves.us mailto:jimxu@gves.us mailto:amccomb@gves.us

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CERTIFICATIONS PAGE

Title : Merced Parking Lot A Paving Project Client Agency : 35th DAA / Merced Fair Location : 900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Merced, CA 95341 Project Number : 035-26-019 OSFM Project # :

DSA Application # :

END OF SECTION

SECTION 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION

PROJECT TITLE PAGE

CERTIFICATIONS PAGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIST OF DRAWINGS

USERS GUIDE FOR THE PROJECT MANUAL

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

INVITATION TO BID

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

GEOTECHNICAL DATA

BID FORM

BID BOND

DESIGNATED SUBCONTRACTORS LIST

PREVAILING WAGE CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR DIVISION OF

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS REGISTRATION

PROJECT EXAMPLES

LEGAL ACTION

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

DARFUR CONTRACTING ACT CERTIFICATION

IRAN CONTRACTING ACT CERTIFICATION

WORKERS' COMPENSATION CERTIFICATION

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APPRENTICESHIP COMPLIANCE

CERTIFICATIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR

DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATION ... 181

CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

PERFORMANCE BOND

PAYMENT BOND

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

SPECIFICATIONS – DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SUMMARY OF WORK

CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PROGRESS SCHEDULES AND REPORTS

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

Drawing Set: Golden Valley Engineering & Surveying, Job No. 26-094, dated May 2026, Revision 1 dated September 1, 2026 (California Construction Authority comments), reviewed for code compliance by BPR Consulting Group on September 15, 2026.

Sheet Number Drawing Title

C1.0 Cover Sheet

C2.0 Topographic Survey

C3.0 Demolition Plan

C4.0 Site & Dimension Plan

C5.0 Pavement Grading Plan

C5.1 Fence Grading Plan

C6.0 Civil Details

C6.1 Flat & Curved Top Fence & Gate Details

C6.2 Chain Link Fence & Gate Details – Bid Alternative 2

C7.0 Erosion Control Plan

C8.0 Soils Report

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USERS GUIDE FOR THE PROJECT MANUAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. GENERAL:

1. This Guide is provided as a basis for understanding the organization, use and implementation of this Project Manual.

B. DESCRIPTION:

1. Construction Documents:

a. Defined as the graphic/drawings - graphic representation of the Work, which illustrates/indicates the materials, components, systems, etc. and their relationships to one another, including sizes, shapes, fit, location, and connections and at specific locations the product & manufacturer, etc., is noted in the drawing documents as specific and/or general notes and written documents prepared and/or assembled by the Architect and his or her consultant engineers for communicating the design intent of the project and administering the contract for its construction.

2. Demolition and Protection Documents:

a. Defined as the graphic/drawings - graphic representation of the Demolition and

Protection Work, which illustrates/indicates the materials, components, finishes, fixtures, etc., is noted in the drawing documents as specific and/or general notes and written documents prepared and/or assembled by the Architect and his or her consultant engineers for communicating the Demolition and Protection intent of the project and administering the contract for the work.

3. Contract Documents:

a. Defined as the legally enforceable requirements that become part of the contract when the agreement is signed, these include:

i. Contract Forms: agreement, bonds and certificates

ii. Conditions of the Contract: define the basic rights, responsibilities, and relationships of the parties involved in the construction process

iii. Project Manual: Documents, Bidding and Contract Requirement Documents and Specifications describing the proposed construction (referred to as the "Work") that results from performing services, furnishing labor, and supplying and incorporating materials and equipment into the construction.

iv. Addenda and Contract Modifications: Written instruments used to add to, delete from or otherwise modify the Work after the construction agreement has been signed.

v. Drawings

4. Specifications:

a. Divided into multiple sections as included herein.

b. The Specifications define the qualitative requirements (at specific locations the quantity) for manufactures products, materials, and systems and the standards of workmanship required for installation.

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c. The specifications provide information regarding Demolition and Protection.

d. They also at times include schedules which may define quantities and/or locations for installation.

e. Division 1 documents and sections constitute the GENERAL REQUIREMENTS necessary for the Project; the specification sections comprise the Technical Specifications portion of the Project Manual.

5. Bidding and Contract Requirements:

a. These Documents are included to clarify specific criteria related to general requirements and include all Division 1 and including the General Conditions and Supplemental Conditions when included.

6. Addenda:

a. Written and/or graphic documents issued to clarify, revise, add to, or delete information in the original bidding documents or in previous addenda.

7. Alternates:

a. Add Alternate: Specific items which are intended to be listed as separate line item in addition to overall bid of project but not included in base bid by General Contractor.

Owner and their representative will make decision whether item will be incorporated into project and final bid price.

b. Deductive Alternate: Specific items to be listed as separate deductive line items but shall be included in base bid by General Contractor. Owner and their representative will make decision whether item will be deducted from base bid.

8. Geotechnical Report: Report included in this Project Manual.

C. DIVISION 1

1. Include Documents as part of Bidding and Contract Requirements which expand on general requirements.

2. Division 1 of the Specifications expands on certain broad provisions of the Conditions of the

Contract and governs the execution of all Technical Sections of the Specifications.

a. Sections included in Division 1 specify the administrative and procedural requirements, as well as temporary facilities, required for the Project.

b. These sections shall be used in concert with the General Condition document(s)

c. All requirements stated in Division 1 apply to and will be in force for all Sections included in the specifications.

D. OWNER

1. Type:

a. GENERAL CONDITIONS

2. The General Conditions of the Contract for Construction included herein include provisions for the relationship between the Owner and General Contractor and may include additional provisions related to the Architect and the Architect’s consultants.

E. PRODUCT REFERENCES:

1. The Section titles represent a class of product and may be stated in the singular or plural without regard to the actual quantity used on the project.

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2. The organization of product specifications by Section is not meant to define subcontracts or other divisions of work by trade.

F. MANUAL FORMAT:

1. General: The top of each page of each Section appears with:

a. Project Name

b. Project Number

c. Document or Specification Section name and number

d. Page(s) of document or specification

2. Underlined and Boldface Type:

a. Underlining and bolding have been used in different combinations throughout the Project

Manual to highlight headings and significant text.

i. This device has been used to assist the user in finding items of information or to emphasize the importance of certain information.

▪ No other meaning is attached to the use of boldface and underlined text which provides and/or implies any more or less importance.

3. Dates:

a. The official date of issue of the Project Manual appears on the cover sheet of this Project Manual.

i. Dates subsequent to that date on individual Section pages indicate reissue of entire

Sections or portions thereof for clarification.

4. Deleted scope/text related to revisions:

a. Items lined out typically represent deleted items and/or text as part of a revision during Bidding as part of Addenda and also during construction as part of written changes and will have a line or multiple lines through them:

i. Deleted Revisions:

ii. Deleted Revisions:

5. Added Revisions:

a. Items in bold italics typically represent added items and/or text as part of a revision during Bidding as part of Addenda and during construction as part of written changes.

b. If multiple revisions have been made in multiple issuances of a document, then the previous revision(s) will stay as italic type text, but only the most current revisions shall be italics and bold.

1.02 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS:

A. WORDS AND TERMS:

1. Those which are frequently used with special meanings, within but not limited to this Project

Manual and drawings are defined in;

a. Sections 01 41 00. Regulatory Requirements and Sections 01 42 00. References.

B. GOVERNING DICTIONARY:

1. "The Merriam-Webster Dictionary of the English Language".

C. SPECIFICATION LANGUAGE:

1. These Specifications are typically written in an imperative mood, as defined in the

Construction Specifications Institute’s Manual of Practice.

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a. Imperative language is directed to the General Contractor.

i. The indicative mood is employed on occasion when such sentence structure is necessary to convey the intended meaning in a more accurate or understandable form.

o The text is streamlined, with the colon (:) employed as a symbol for the words

"shall be", "shall have", "shall conform with", "shall comply with", or "shall meet the requirements of".

o The colon is also used to separate a paragraph title or heading from the text that follows.

D. GENERAL CONTRACTOR:

1. The General Contractor may also be listed in documents herein included as the Lessor, Entity and/or the Corporation and where listed as such shall be the same as listed other places as General Contractor.

1.03 QUANTITIES AND SCHEDULES

A. In specific locations the specifications may list quantities, but it is still the responsibility of the General Contractor to confirm & coordinate.

B. In specific locations the specifications may include schedules for specific items to assist the General Contractor.

1. The General Contractor shall still be responsible to confirm all items, coordinate with documents & associated scopes of work, and clarify through the submittal process.

1.04 RELATED WORK/SECTIONS

A. Related work includes, but is not limited to the following:

1. Scope as indicated in drawings, documents as part of Project Manual and specifications

B. Related Sections include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Division 1

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SECTION 00 11 16

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

INVITATION TO BID

BID REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION

California Construction Authority (“CCA”) will be receiving sealed bids until 11:00 AM on October 20, 2026, through CCA’s Online Bidding System for the following public works project “Merced Parking Lot A Paving Project” At the 35th DAA / Merced FAIR (Fair):

ESTIMATED PROJECT BUDGET: $260,000

CCA is soliciting cost proposals on behalf of the 35th DAA / Merced Fair for the Merced Parking Lot A

Paving Project at the 35th DAA / Merced Fair. The scope of work includes the following:

Scope of Work

Sawcut, grind, demolish, remove, and legally dispose of existing asphalt and concrete within the limits of work shown on the approved drawings.

• Perform site excavation, grading, and compaction to establish the proposed parking lot grades.

Grade pavement from the building toward the fence/retention basin, with the two fence-line corners serving as low points, in accordance with the approved grading plans.

• Construct the proposed retention/infiltration basin, approximately 50 feet by 204 feet and approximately 2 feet deep with gradual side slopes, together with associated drainage improvements. Maintain the basin configuration so the area can continue to accommodate trailers during dry conditions, as shown on the plans.

• Install aggregate base and asphalt concrete pavement in accordance with the approved drawings and the geotechnical recommendations incorporated into the Contract Documents. Finished pavement at the building face shall be set approximately 0.20 foot below finish floor where shown to reduce back-flooding risk.

• Install concrete improvements, parking blocks, headers, curbs, and other pavement-edge improvements shown on the drawings.

• Raise/adjust existing sanitary sewer manhole, sewer/electrical/water utility boxes and valves to new finished grades as shown, and protect existing utilities, light post, RV dump station, building post/overhang, conduit, water/sewer lines, and other improvements designated to remain.

• Remove existing speed bumps where shown and provide new pavement striping, markings, and related parking improvements in accordance with the approved drawings.

• Provide erosion and sediment control measures, including the infiltration basin construction controls shown on Sheet C7.0, and maintain required stormwater controls throughout construction.

• Provide construction staking, protection/restoration of survey monuments, site restoration, cleanup, and all incidental work required for a complete project.

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• Additive Alternate No. 1 - Wrought Iron Fence & Gate Improvements

Remove affected existing perimeter fencing and gates and install the wrought iron fence and gate improvements identified as Bid Alternative No. 1 on Sheets C4.0 and C6.1, including the required footings and restoration.

• Provide 6-foot-high wrought iron fencing and associated sliding gate, swing gate(s), and man gate configurations shown on the drawings, including curved-top and flat-top conditions where indicated.

• Provide gate operator/motor box, controls, locking mechanisms, hardware, accessories, shop drawings, layout, concrete footings, grading, and restoration required for a complete installation.

• Additive Alternate No. 2 - Chain Link Fence & Gate Improvements

• Provide the chain link fence and gate improvements identified as Bid Alternative No. 2 on Sheets C4.0 and C6.2, including demolition, posts/footings, gates, hardware, grading, restoration, and all incidental work required for a complete installation.

The above scope of work is provided as an overview. All bidding and work to be based on approved plans and specifications.

The Bidder is required to possess a qualified California Contractor’s Class A – General Engineering, that is active and in good standing at the time of the bid opening and remain so throughout the duration of

Contract. All specialized skills, i.e., welding, specialized hardware, etc., to be conducted by personnel with applicable qualifications and licenses.

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GENERAL NOTES:

1. This is a public works project.

2. Bids to be based on plans delineated in 00 01 15 along with any subsequent addendums, if applicable.

3. All work is to comply with all current applicable California Codes.

4. The Contractor is to supply all required equipment and materials.

5. All materials are to meet project specifications and be installed in full accordance with equipment manufacturer’s requirements. The contractor is required to submit to CCA for approval of all manufacturers' specifications attesting to the design recommendations of all applicable equipment and materials prior to ordering materials and the start of the work.

6. Contractor is responsible for all materials delivery, storage, and handling. An equipment and material laydown area will be provided to the awarded Contractor on the Fairgrounds. It is the

Contractor responsibility to move equipment and materials between the laydown area and the project site. The Fair will not supply a forklift or operator for the unloading or moving of any equipment or materials. Materials to be stored and applied in accordance with all manufacturers’ guidelines, i.e., temperature. All materials and equipment are left on the grounds at the contractor’s risk.

7. Requests for equipment or material substitutions after award of the Contract shall be within FIVE

(5) working days of the date of the Notice of Intent to Award (NOI). If the material, process, or article offered by Contractor is not, in the opinion of CCA, substantially equal or better in every respect to that specified, then Contractor shall furnish the material, process, or article specified in the Specifications without any additional compensation or change order. This provision shall not be applicable with respect to any material, product, thing or service for which CCA made findings and gave notice in accordance with Public Contract Code section 3400(b); therefore, Contractor shall not be entitled to request a substitution with respect to those materials, products or services.

Any request for a substitution shall be in writing. In no event shall CCA be liable for any increase in

Contract Price or Contract Time due to any claimed delay in the evaluation of any proposed substitute or in the acceptance or rejection of any proposed substitute. If CCA approves a substitution after the award of the Contract, CCA shall memorialize that approval in a Change Order or other applicable Contract modification process.

8. All equipment to be fully operational at the time of completion.

9. All work to be warranted (materials and labor) for a minimum of one (1) year, or manufacturer period, whichever is greater.

10. Contractor will be responsible for all clean-up, including clean-up of any debris. All waste, including material containers and non-reusable equipment to be removed from site, and either recycled or legally disposed of.

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11. Contractor responsible for site and workers' safety, confined space access, and fall protection. All standard safety precautions shall be implemented and followed in accordance with CAL OSHA

Health and Safety Guidelines. All equipment, safety devices and machinery shall be maintained in accordance with state Law, and all technicians should be trained and certified aerial lift operators.

Certification to be provided to CCA before the start of the project. Contractor is required to meet or exceed all Cal OSHA requirements during the project and provide safety training on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to all laborers who will be handling the product. The

Contractor shall conduct a Safety Evaluation prior to the start of the project. It shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to ensure a safe work environment.

12. The Contractor is to provide a minimum of 48-hours’ notice of the shutdown of any utilities to both

CCA and the Fair. If shutdown of water supply impacts any fire hydrants or sprinklers, shutdown to be coordinated with local fire department. Utility shutdown time is to be kept at a minimum and be back online at the end of each workday.

13. Special inspections, i.e. compaction testing, to be conducted/coordinated by CCA. Contractor to provide a minimum of 72-hours’ notice of required testing. Any failed testing will be the responsibility of the Contractor, who will be required to cover all re-testing costs.

14. The contractor is to prepare daily reports, with photographs, throughout the full construction periods. These reports are to be submitted to CCA on a weekly or shorter basis.

15. Contractor pay apps must be on form AIA G702, signed, notarized, and emailed to ap@ccauthority.org and the CCA Project Manager at least monthly.

16. The Fair is a working facility. Coordinate all work with CCA and the Fair, maintain safe access for the public and facility staff, and schedule work around Fair events, including the 2027 Fair schedule.

17. Delays due to Adverse Weather conditions will only be permitted in compliance with the provisions in the General Conditions and only if the number of days of Adverse Weather exceeds the following parameters and Contractor can verify that the excess days of Adverse Weather caused delays:

January 8 July 2

February 7 August 2

March 5 September 2

April 4 October 2

May 2 November 5

June 2 December 8

**Weather days are non-compensable.

18. Contractor will provide a SWPPP as required by local jurisdictions, preparation of plans, installation of plan and maintenance must be included in the base bid cost.

19. A NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT (see attachment, and Public Contract Code Section 7106), is to be included with the submitted Bid.

mailto:ap@ccauthority.org

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20. The successful Bidder and its subcontractors shall pay all workers on the Project not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages, including that for holiday and overtime work as determined by the State of California DIR, for the type of work performed and the locality in which the work is performed, pursuant to sections 1770 et seq. of the California Labor Code. Certified payroll will be required to be submitted to DIR and CCA.

21. Bidding Contractor to have been in business and providing services similar to those outlined in the project scope of work for a minimum of five (5) years.

22. Bidding Contractor to provide notice of any legal action against your company in the last five (5) years where a legal settlement of greater than $50,000 was incurred.

23. Bidding Contractor to provide details on a minimum of four (4) similar projects completed in the last 24 months in which the bidder was actively involved and performed the provided services similar to those presented in this Bid Package scope of work.

24. A 10% Bid Bond or equal is required; the successful Bidder is required to furnish a 100%

Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond, along with proof of insurance.

25. A MANDATORY pre-bid job walk will be held on October 06, 2026 @ 11:00 AM. Interested parties are to meet at Merced Country Fair 900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Merced, CA 95341.

26. Electronically submitted bids will be received until 11:00 AM on October 19, 2026, through the

Public Purchase Bidding System.

27. Contract award, if made, will be based on the Total Base Bid in accordance with the Bid Form.

Additive alternates are separate Owner options and may be accepted only as stated in the Contract

Documents. Bids shall include all labor, equipment, materials, incidentals, and applicable taxes required for the Work.

28. Construction work to be completed within 70 calendar days after NTP, with all work scheduled around Fair events. If Contractor fails to complete the work within the contract time, liquidated damages of $2,500 per day may be assessed.

29. Any manufacturer delays of major equipment may relieve the Contractor of damages and provide for non-compensable time extension, but proof that equipment was ordered within 5 days of awarding of contract and a certified declaration from the manufacturer will be required, subject to

CCA’s acceptance.

30. The Contractor shall utilize a construction management software platform and provide the CCA

Project Manager and authorized CCA team members with full access to all project-related information, documents, schedules, and communications within the platform.

Any questions or Requests for Clarification (RFCs) shall be submitted through Public Purchase. All RFCs and questions Deadline for bidder questions/RFCs five (5) calendar days after the mandatory pre-bid job walk. Questions or RFCs submitted after this deadline may not be answered.

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PROJECT SCHEDULE

Merced Parking Lot A Paving Project

35th DAA / Merced Fair CCA Project No. 035-26-019

DATE ACTIVITY

September 22, 2026 Bid Package Issued

October 6, 2026 @ 11:00 AM Job Walk

October 19, 2026 @ 11:00

AM

Contractor Bid Due

October 26, 2026 (Anticipated)

Notice of Award

October 30, 2026 (Anticipated)

Notice to Proceed (NTP): Project Start Date, Project Submittal Log including determination of critical path submittals, Schedule of Values

Milestone #1

Submission of all Critical Path Submittals By November 10, 2026

Project Start Construction Start

November 16, 2026

Project Completion Construction Completion and Close-Out

70 calendar days from NTP

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SECTION 00 21 13

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Bidders shall follow the instructions in this document, and shall submit all documents, forms, and information required for consideration of a Bid.

California Construction Authority (CCA) (“Owner”) will evaluate information submitted by the apparent low Bidder and, if incomplete or unsatisfactory to CCA, Bidder's bid may be rejected at the sole discretion of CCA.

1. Project. Bids are requested for a general construction contract, or work described in general, for the project.

2. Sealed Bids. CCA will receive sealed Bids from Bidders as indicated in the Invitation to Bid and each Bidder shall ensure that its Bid:

A. Contains all documents as required herein; and B. Is submitted by date and time shown in the Invitation to Bid.

3. Bid Opening. Bids will be opened at or after the time indicated for receipt of bids.

4. Bid Form. Bidders must upload the CCA Bid Form and all other required CCA forms to the Online

Bidding System. Bids not submitted on CCA's required forms shall be deemed non-responsive and shall not be considered. Additional sheets required to fully respond to requested information are permissible. Bidders shall not modify the Bid Form or qualify their Bids. Bidders shall not submit scanned, re-typed, word-processed, or otherwise recreated versions of the Bid Form or other CCA-provided documents.

5. Complete Bids. Bidders must supply all information required by each of the Contract Documents.

Bids must be full and complete. CCA reserves the right in its sole discretion to reject any Bid as non-responsive as a result of any error or omission in the Bid. Bidders must complete and submit the following documents with the Bid Form:

A. Completed Bid Form B. Examples of four (4) similar projects in which the bidder was listed/contracted to conduct work similar to this project in the last 24 months.

C. Notice of any legal action against your company in the last five (5) years where a legal settlement of greater than $50,000 was incurred

D. Designated Subcontractors List

E. Non-Collusion Affidavit

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F. Workers Comp Certification

G. Certificate of Proof for Contractor/Subcontractor DIR Registration.

H. Prevailing Wage Certification

I. DVBE Participation Certificate

J. Bid Bond

K. Iran Contracting Act Certification (PCC 2204).

L. Darfur Contracting Act Certification (PCC 10478)

M. Certification to be completed by Contractor.

All forms are included in the Bid Package.

6. Bid Security. Bidders must submit their Bid Form with a bid bond by an admitted surety insurer of not less than ten percent (10%) of their base Bid amount, including all additive alternates. Required form of corporate surety, Bid Bond, is provided by CCA in the Contract Documents and must be used and fully completed by Bidders choosing to provide a Bid Bond as security. The Surety on Bidders’ Bid Bond must be an insurer admitted in the State of California and authorized to issue surety bonds in the State of California. If Bidder chooses to not provide a bid bond, then cash, a cashier's check, or a certified check payable to CCA must be presented to CCA’s office before the bid opening time. Bids submitted without necessary bid security will be deemed non-responsive and will not be considered.

7. Subcontractor List. Bidders must submit with the Bid the Designated Subcontractors List for those subcontractors who will perform any portion of Work, including labor, rendering of service, or specially fabricating and installing a portion of the Work or improvement according to detailed drawings contained in the plans and specifications, in excess of one half of one percent (0.5%) of total Bid.

Failure to submit this list when required by law shall result in Bid being deemed non-responsive and the Bid will not be considered.

8. Non-Collusion Affidavit. Bidders shall submit the Non-collusion Affidavit with their Bids. Bids submitted without the Non-collusion Affidavit shall be deemed non-responsive and will not be considered.

9. Erasures. Bids shall be clearly written without erasure or deletions. CCA reserves the right to reject any

Bid containing erasures or deletions.

10. Words/Numerals. Discrepancies between written words and figures, or words and numerals, will be resolved in favor of written words.

11. Prevailing Wages. Pursuant to sections 1770 et seq. of the California Labor Code, Bidder and all

Subcontractors under the Bidder shall pay all workers on all work performed pursuant to the Contract not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work as determined by the Director of the State of California Department of Industrial

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Relations (DIR) for the type of work performed and the locality in which the work is to be performed within the boundaries of the CCA. Copies of the general prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the Contract, as determined by the DIR are available at http://www. dir.ca.gov.

12. DIR/Contractor Registration. Contractor and Sub-Contractor shall be registered with the DIR prior to submitting Bidder shall ensure that it and its Subcontractors (i) comply with the compliance monitoring and enforcement provisions of Labor Code section 1771.4, including furnishing its Certified Payroll Records to the Labor Commissioner, and (ii) are registered pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. Bidder and its subcontractors shall comply with Labor Code section 1725.5 to be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal for, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of the Contract. Provide certification proof with bid documents.

13. DVBE. For any project that is at least partially state-funded, the low Bidder must submit certification of compliance with the procedures for implementation of DVBE contracting goals with its signed Agreement. DVBE Certification Participation Forms are attached. Bidders should not submit these forms with their Bids.

14. Bidder Diligence. Submission of Bid signifies careful examination of the Contract Documents and a complete understanding of the nature, extent, and location of Work to be performed. Bidders must complete the tasks listed below as a condition to bidding, and submission of Bid shall constitute the Bidder's express representation to CCA that Bidder has fully completed the following:

A. Bidder has visited the Project Site, as required, and has examined thoroughly and understood the nature and extent of the Contract Documents, Work, Site, locality, actual conditions, as-built conditions, and all local conditions and federal, state and local laws, and regulations that in any manner may affect cost, progress, performance, or furnishing of Work or that relate to any aspect of the means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction to be employed by Bidder and safety precautions and programs incident thereto;

B. Bidder has conducted or obtained and has understood all examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, reports, and studies that pertain to the subsurface conditions, as-built conditions, underground facilities, and all other physical conditions at or contiguous to the Site or otherwise that may affect the cost, progress, performance, or furnishing of Work, as Bidder considers necessary for the performance or furnishing of Work at the Contract Price, within the Contract Time, and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of Contract Documents, including specifically the provisions of the General Conditions; and no additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, reports, studies, or similar information or data are or will be required by Bidder for such purposes;

C. Bidder has correlated its knowledge and the results of all such observations, examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, reports, and studies with the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents;

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D. Bidder has given CCA prompt written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that it has discovered in or among the Contract Documents and the actual conditions, and the written resolution thereof by CCA is acceptable to Bidder;

E. Bidder has made a complete disclosure in writing to CCA of all facts bearing upon any possible interest, direct or indirect, that Bidder believes any representative of CCA or other officer or employee of CCA presently has or will have in this Contract or in the performance thereof or in any portion of the profits thereof;

F. Bidder must, prior to bidding, perform the work, investigations, research, and analysis required by the Instructions to Bidders and that Bidder represented in its Bid Form and the Agreement that it performed prior to bidding. Bidder is charged with all information and knowledge that a reasonable bidder would ascertain from having performed this required work, investigation, research, and analysis. Bid prices must include entire cost of all work “incidental” to completion of the Work.

G. Conditions Shown on the Contract Documents: Information as to underground conditions, as-built conditions, or other conditions or obstructions, indicated in the Contract Documents, e.g., on Drawings or in Specifications, has been obtained with reasonable care, and has been recorded in good faith. However, CCA only warrants, and Bidder may only rely, on the accuracy of limited types of information.

1. As to above-ground conditions or as-built conditions shown or indicated in the Contract

Documents, there is no warranty, express or implied, or any representation express or implied, that such information is correctly shown or indicated. This information is verifiable by independent investigation and Bidder is required to make such verification as a condition to bidding. In submitting its Bid, Bidder shall rely on the results of its own independent investigation. In submitting its Bid, Bidder shall not rely on CCA-supplied information regarding above-ground conditions or as-built conditions.

2. As to any subsurface condition shown or indicated in the Contract Documents, Bidder may rely only upon the general accuracy of actual reported depths, actual reported character of materials, actual reported soil types, actual reported water conditions, or actual obstructions shown or indicated. CCA is not responsible for the completeness of such information for bidding or construction; nor is CCA responsible in any way for any conclusions or opinions of Bidder drawn from such information; nor is CCA responsible for subsurface conditions that are not specifically shown (for example, CCA is not responsible for soil conditions in areas contiguous to areas where a subsurface condition is shown).

H. Conditions Shown in Reports and Drawings Supplied for Informational Purposes: Reference is made to the document entitled Geotechnical Data, and the document entitled Existing Conditions, for identification of:

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1. Subsurface Conditions: Those reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to the Project Site that have been utilized by Architect in preparing the Contract Documents; and

2. Physical Conditions: Those drawings of physical conditions in or relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at or contiguous to the Project Site that has been utilized by Architect in preparing the Contract Documents.

3. These reports and drawings are not Contract Documents and, except for any “technical” data regarding subsurface conditions specifically identified in Geotechnical Data and Existing Conditions, and underground facilities data, Bidder may not in any manner rely on the information in these reports and drawings. Subject to the foregoing, Bidder must make its own independent investigation of all conditions affecting the Work and must not rely on information provided by CCA.

15. As-Builts. Bidders may examine any available “as-built” drawings of previous work by giving CCA reasonable advance notice. CCA will not be responsible for accuracy of “as-built” drawings. The document entitled Existing Conditions applies to all supplied “as-built” drawings.

16. Deadline for Bidder Questions/RFCs: All questions regarding the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents and all Requests for Clarification (RFCs) shall be submitted in writing through the CCA Public Purchase Bidding System no later than 5:00 PM on October 11, 2026. Questions or RFCs received after this deadline may not be answered. Interpretations or clarifications determined necessary by CCA will be issued by formal written Addendum through the Public Purchase Bidding System. Only interpretations or clarifications issued by formal written Addendum shall be binding. Oral interpretations or clarifications shall have no legal effect.

17. Addenda. Addenda may also be issued to modify parts of the Contract Documents as deemed advisable by CCA. Bidder must acknowledge each Addendum in its Bid Form by number or its Bid may be considered non-responsive. Each Addenda shall be part of the Contract Documents. A complete listing of Addenda may be obtained from CCA.

18. Substitution for Specified Items. Bids shall be based on products and systems specified in Contract

Documents or listed by name in Addenda. All requests must comply with the requirements specified in the Special Conditions, the Specifications and the following:

A. Request for Substitution Prior to Bid.

1. CCA must receive any request for equipment or material substitutions at least FIVE (5) working days before the date of the bid opening.

2. The CCA’s denial of a substitution request prior to the date of bid opening shall be conclusive, requiring Bidders to list only approved items. The CCA is not responsible and/or liable in any way for a Bidder’s damages and/or claims related, in any way, to that Bidder’s basing its bid on any requested substitution that CCA has not approved. Bidder’s Bid shall be deemed non-responsive if it identifies a product or manufacturer of a non-approved substitution.

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3. CCA reserves the right not to act upon submittals of substitutions until after the date of bid opening.

B. Request for Substitution after Bid Award. Substitutions may be requested after Contract has been awarded only if indicated in and in accordance with requirements specified in the Special Conditions.

C. Information with Request. Requests for substitutions shall contain sufficient information to assess acceptability of the product or system and impact to Project, including, without limitation, the requirements specified in the Special Conditions and the Specifications. Insufficient information shall be grounds for rejection of substitution.

19. Alternates. The Contract may include alternates. Alternates are defined as alternate products, materials, equipment, systems, methods, or major elements of the construction that may, at CCA's option and under terms established in the Contract and pursuant to section 20103.8 of the Public Contract Code, be selected for the Work. CCA shall award the Contract, if it awards it at all, to the lowest responsive responsible bidder based on the criteria as indicated in the Notice to Bidders.

20. Notice of Intent to Award (NOI). The Bidder awarded the Contract shall execute and submit the following documents by 03:00 p.m. of the SEVENTH (7TH) calendar day following the date of the Notice of Award. Failure to properly and timely submit these documents entitles CCA to, among other remedies, make a claim against Bidder’s Bid Bond or deposit Bidder’s cash, cashier's check, or certified check. The proceeds thereof may be retained by CCA as liquidated damages, at CCA’s sole discretion.

A. Agreement: To be executed by successful Bidder. Submit three (3) copies, each bearing an original signature.

B. Performance Bond (100%): On the form provided in the Contract Documents and fully executed as indicated on the form.

C. Payment Bond (100%): On the form provided in the Contract Documents and fully executed as indicated on the form.

D. Insurance Certificates and Endorsements, including Workers' Compensation Certification.

E. Disabled Veterans' Business Enterprise Participation Certification.

F. Apprenticeship Resolution Compliance Certification.

Documents submitted with Bid, do not need to be re-submitted.

21. Notice to Proceed (NTP). CCA may issue a “Notice to Proceed” within THREE (3) months from the date of the Notice of Award. Changes by CCA to the “Anticipated” “Notice to Proceed” or actual “Notice To Proceed” date does not change the project or contract milestone completion dates respectively.

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Contractor will be bound and accountable to the dates, milestones and liquidated damages as set forth in the “Contract Agreement”. Contractor to verify all dates before initialing and signing Contract Agreement. Upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed, Contractor shall complete the Work within the period of time indicated in the Contract Documents.

A. CCA may postpone issuing the Notice to Proceed beyond the (3)-month period, upon reasonable notice to Contractor.

B. It is further expressly understood by the Contractor that Contractor shall not be entitled to any claim of additional compensation as a result of the postponement of the issuance of the “Notice to Proceed” beyond the three (3)-month period. If the Contractor believes that a postponement of issuance of the Notice to Proceed will cause a hardship to Contractor, the Contractor may terminate the Contract. Contractor’s termination due to a postponement beyond the three (3)-month period shall be by written notice to CCA within SEVEN (7) calendar days after receipt by Contractor of CCA's notice of postponement.

C. Changes by CCA to the “Anticipated” “Notice To Proceed” or actual “Notice To Proceed” date does not change the project or contract milestone completion dates respectively. Contractor will be bound and accountable to the dates, milestones and liquidated damages as set forth in the “Contract Agreement”. Contractor to verify all dates before initialing and signing Contract Agreement.

D. It is further understood by Contractor that in the event Contractor terminates the Contract as a result of postponement by CCA, CCA shall only be obligated to pay Contractor for the Work that Contractor had performed at the time of notification of postponement and which CCA had in writing authorized Contractor to perform prior to issuing a Notice to Proceed.

E. Should Contractor terminate the Contract as a result of a notice of postponement, CCA shall have the authority to award the Contract to the next lowest responsive responsible bidder.

22. Bid Protests. Any bid protest by any Bidder regarding any other bid on this Project must be submitted in writing to CCA, before 11:00 a.m. of the THIRD (3rd) business day following the date of bid opening.

A. The protest must contain a complete statement of any and all basis for the protest.

B. The protest must refer to the specific portions of all documents that form the basis for the protest.

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

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

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E. The procedure and time limits set forth in this paragraph are mandatory and are each bidder's sole and exclusive remedy in the event of bid protest. Failure to comply with these procedures shall constitute a waiver of any right to further pursue the bid protest, including filing a Government Code Claim or legal proceedings.

23. Rejection of Bids. CCA reserves the right to reject any or all bids, including without limitation the right to reject any or all nonconforming, non-responsive, unbalanced, or conditional bids, to re-bid, and to reject the bid of any bidder if CCA believes that it would not be in the best interest of CCA to make an award to that bidder, whether because the bid is not responsive or the bidder is unqualified or of doubtful financial ability or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by CCA.

CCA also reserves the right to waive inconsequential deviations not involving price, time, or changes in the Work. For purposes of this paragraph, an “unbalanced bid” is one having nominal prices for work item(s) that represent substantive work and/or overly-enhanced prices for nominal work item(s).

24. Bidder Responsibility. Prior to the award of Contract, CCA reserves the right to consider the responsibility of the Bidder. CCA may conduct investigations as CCA deems necessary to assist in the evaluation of any bid and to establish the responsibility, including, without limitation, qualifications and financial ability of Bidders, proposed subcontractors, suppliers, and other persons and organizations to perform and furnish the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents to CCA's satisfaction within the prescribed time.

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SECTION 00 31 32

GEOTECHNICAL DATA

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 GEOTECHNICAL REPORT

The project geotechnical information has been provided by the Owner’s consultant and is incorporated for reference as indicated below:

A. Krazan & Associates, Inc., KA Project No. 012-26109. The civil plans incorporate the geotechnical recommendations in the July 28, 2026 report and were reviewed by Krazan on September 8, 2026; Krazan stated that the civil plans and related details were in compliance with the geotechnical recommendations. See Sheet C8.0 and the approved drawing set.

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SECTION 00 41 13

BID FORM

To: California Construction Authority (CCA) (“Owner”)

From:

(Proper Name of Bidder)

The undersigned declares that the Contract Documents including, without limitation, the Notice to Bidders and the Instructions to Bidders have been read and agrees and proposes to furnish all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to perform and furnish all work in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents, including, without limitation, any Drawings and Specifications of Bid No.

“Contractor” will accept in full payment for the Base Bid Work, all taxes included:

________________________________________________Dollars $___________________

TOTAL BASE BID

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Please initial the following:

The Bidding Contractor was represented at the job walk on October 06, 2026: _______

The Bidding Contractor is familiar with the Project Bidding and General Conditions: _______

The Bidding Contractor acknowledges that no deviation from Contract requirements for written authorization of changes will be permitted: _______

Contract shall be awarded based on “Total Base Bid”. Apparent low bidder will be notified in a “Notice of Intent to Award” letter. No work to be initiated until the “Notice to Proceed” letter has been issued.

ADDITIVE ALTERNATES: Any Alternate shall include full cost for furnishing all mobilization, labor, materials, tools, overhead, profit, equipment and incidentals. The cost assigned to each alternate shall be complete and all inclusive, but shall take into account any “economy of scale” available to the Contractor should the work be included in the overall project.

ADDITIVE ALTERNATE NO. 1 - WROUGHT IRON FENCE & GATE IMPROVEMENTS (Sheets C4.0 and C6.1):

Dollars $____________________

ADDITIVE ALTERNATE NO. 2 - CHAIN LINK FENCE & GATE IMPROVEMENTS (Sheets C4.0 and C6.2):

Dollars $____________________ The Owner will review the Base Bid amount and the…