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CITY OF WATSONVILLE

County of Santa Cruz

Parks and Community Services, 231 Union Street, Watsonville, California 95076

PLAYGROUND POUR IN PLACE PROJECT

Project PK-26-901-15167

February 23, 2026

PROPOSALS DUE: Friday, March 27, 2026, by 5:00 pm

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Table of Contents

INVITATION TO BID .............................................................................................................................. i

GENERAL PROVISIONS

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 1 - GENERAL

SECTION 2 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Replacement Requirements

Material Specifications

Performance Requirements

CONTRACTOR BID

LIST OF PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS

ADDITIONAL INSURED COMMERICAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE ENDORSEMENT

FORM

APPENDIX A:

Playground Pour in Place Project

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INVITATION TO BID

PROJECT NAME: Playground Pour in Place Project

PROJECT NO. PK-26-901-15167

PROPOSAL DUE DATE: March 27, 2026, at 5:00pm

Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Officer of the City of Watsonville will receive electronic bids for the above listed project through the City's OpenGov Procurement portal.

All bidders and contractors shall be licensed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. At the time the contract is awarded the Contractor shall possess a General A, or C61/D12 license.

The Contractor shall complete all the work called for under the contract in all parts and requirements within 30 working days from the date given in the Notice to Proceed. Working days do not include Saturdays, Sundays and City holidays. The project working hours shall be from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Questions regarding the bid documents should be directed through the Questions & Answers section of the project on the City's OpenGov Procurement portal.

Questions regarding the plan holders and bid results should be directed to Joseph Medina, Parks Superintendent, at the Parks and Community Service Department, 231 Union Street, Watsonville CA.

Telephone (831) 768-3150.

Public Works Contractor Registration. Pursuant to Section 1771.1 of the California Labor Code, no contractor or subcontractor shall be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work unless currently registered with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code. It shall not be a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Sections 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contactor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

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.

Bidders and their subcontractors (listed on Subcontractors List) must provide an extract at time of bid showing active registration from the Public Works Contractor Registration online registration at https://efiling.dir.ca.gov/PWCR/Search

All contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Labor

Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement). Additionally, the awarded Contractor shall submit certified payroll records to the City.

In addition, awarded Contractor must post jobsite notices prescribed by regulations.

Contractor registration requirements as well as the requirement to submit electronic certified payroll records (eCPRs) to the Labor Commissioner using DIR’s online eCPR system is temporarily paused for the period of 12 months, which runs from 6/22/2024 through 6/22/2025. The City and prime contractors shall not prevent contractors from bidding or working on a Public Works jobs as a result of their inability to register or submit certified payroll due to system issues. All prime contractors and subcontractors shall continue to submit certified payroll to the City from the obligation in Labor Code section 1776.

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GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.01. GENERAL BIDDING CONDITIONS

1.01A. BID OPENING. Bids will be received electronically through the City's OpenGov Procurement por-tal until 5:00 pm on Friday, March 27, 2026, after which they shall be unsealed at the designated time. To join the bid opening, join at the following link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MzMyND-k4ZDYtM2ZiNC00MGExLWFjNjQtMDIzMDBhNzlkZjU0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22a481e92a-fded-

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1.01B. DELIVERY OF BID. In order to ensure receipt of the Contractor’s bid, the Contractor should ensure electronic submittal prior to the bid deadline. Late submittals shall not be accepted or opened.

1.01C. SUBMITTAL OF BID. Each bidder must submit a proposal through the City's OpenGov Procurement portal. All bids shall include the "Statement of Experience of Bidder", the “List of Proposed Subcontractors” and bonds when required. The entire specifications booklet does not have to be included.

1.01D. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE. All bids will be signed by a responsible officer of the responding company.

1.01E. ACCEPTANCE OF BID. All bids will be subject to the approval of the City of Watsonville, which reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any part of any bid, waive any irregularities, and to determine which bid in its opinion is the lowest responsible bid or bidder and is in the best interest of the City of Watsonville.

1.01F BASIS OF AWARD. The lowest responsible bid or bidder will be based on the total of all line items provided on the Contractor Bid Form.

1.01G. PERMITS & LICENSES. The Contractor shall procure all permits and licenses, pay all charges and fees, and give all notices incident to the lawful prosecution of the work. Before execution of the contract, the Contractor shall possess a City of Watsonville Business License.

1.01H. REGISTRATION OF CONTRACTORS. Before submitting bids, contractors shall be licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9 of Division III of the Business and Professions Code.

1.01I. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE OF BIDDER The bidder is requested to state on the included form, what work of similar magnitude or character the bidder has done, and to give reference that will enable the City to judge bidder's experience, skill, business standing and ability to conduct the work as completely and as rapidly as required under the terms herein.

1.01J. SUBCONTRACTORS Each proposal shall have listed therein the name and address of each subcontractor to whom the bidder proposes to subcontract portions of the work in an amount in excess of 1/2 of one percent of his total bid or $10,000, whichever is greater, in accordance with the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act, commencing with Section 4100 of the Public Contract Code.

Copies of Contractor’s contracts with subcontractors shall be furnished to the City Engineer prior to subcontractor performing any work.

1.01K. PREVAILING WAGE. The Contractor shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each working day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the stipulated prevailing rates for such work or craft in which such worker is employed for any public work done under this proposal by the Contractor or any of Contractor’s subcontractors. The difference between such stipulated prevailing wage rates and the amount paid to each worker for each working day or portion thereof for which each worker was paid less than the stipulated prevailing wage rate shall be paid to each worker by the Contractor. The provisions of Section 1775 of the Labor Code will be complied with.

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Pursuant to the state of California, or local law thereto applicable, the City Council hereby determines that the general prevailing per diem rate in the locality in which the work is to be performed, for laborers and for each craft or type of worker and mechanic employed in the execution of the work, is the current Union Wage Scale established for Santa Cruz County.

1.01L. POSTING MINIMUM WAGE RATES. The Contractor shall post a schedule showing all determined minimum wage rates and all authorized deductions, if any, from unpaid wages actually earned.

1.01M. PAYMENT OF EMPLOYEES. The Contractor and each of the subcontractors shall pay each employee engaged in work on the project, in full, less deductions made mandatory by law, and not less often than once a week.

1.01N. RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK. Except as herein otherwise provided, until the formal acceptance of all work by the City, the Contractor shall have the charge and care thereof and shall take every necessary precaution against injury or damage to any part thereof from any cause whatever. The Contractor shall rebuild, repair, restore and make good all injuries or damages to any portion of the work occasioned by any cause before its acceptance, and shall bear the expense thereof.

1.01O. RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE. The City of Watsonville, the City Council, or the Engineer shall not be answerable or accountable in any manner for any loss or damage that may happen to the work or any part thereof; or for any of the materials or other things used or employed in performance of the work; or for injury to any person or persons, either workers or the public; for damage to property from any cause which might have been prevented by the Contractor, or any of the workers, or anyone employed by Contractor, against all of which injuries or damages to persons and property the Contractor having control over such work must properly guard.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any liability imposed by law for any damage to any person or property resulting from defects or obstructions or from any cause whatsoever during the progress of the work or at any time before its completion and final acceptance, and shall indemnify and save harmless the City of Watsonville, the City Council and the Engineer from all suits or actions of every name and description brought forth or on account of any injuries or damages received or sustained by any person or persons, by or from the Contractor, Contractor’s servants or agents, in the construction of the work, or by or in consequence of any negligence in guarding the account of any act or omission of the Contractor or Contractor’s agents, and in addition to any remedy authorized by law, so much as shall be considered necessary by the City Council may be retained by the City of Watsonville, until disposition has been made of such suits or claims for damages as aforesaid.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any liability imposed by law or for any damage to any person or property and shall indemnify and save harmless the City of Watsonville, its officers and employees, all in the same manner and to the same extent as provided above for the protection of the City, the City Council, and the Engineer, except that no retention of money due the Contractor under and by virtue of this proposal will be made by the City of Watsonville pending disposition of suits or claims for damages brought against the said City.

1.01P. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES. The provisions of Sections 1771, 1774, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1813, and 1815 of the State of California Labor Code shall be complied with.

Public Works Contractor Registration. Pursuant to Section 1771.1 of the California Labor Code, no contractor or subcontractor shall be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work unless currently registered with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code. It shall not be a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Sections 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contactor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

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.

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Bidders and their subcontractors (listed on Subcontractors List) must provide an extract at time of bid showing active registration from the Public Works Contractor Registration online registration at https://cadir.secure.force.com/ContractorSearch

All contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement). Additionally, the awarded Contractor shall submit certified payroll records to the City.

In addition, awarded Contractor must post jobsite notices prescribed by regulations.

1.02. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Before commencement of work, the successful bidder shall file with the City a certificate or certificates of insurance covering the specified insurance.

If such policies are canceled or changed during the period of coverage 30 days written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, shall be given to the City of Watsonville. The certificate cancellation paragraph must state: "The insurance company will notify the City of Watsonville in writing 30 days prior to canceling the stated policy".

All policies shall contain an additional insured endorsement naming the City of Watsonville and its officers and employees as additional insured. Commercial Liability Form CG2010 is required. See sample form attached.

All insurance certificates must bear the name, address, telephone number and name of contact representative for the insurance firm writing policy.

1.02A. PUBLIC LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE. Contractor shall take out and maintain during progress of the work and until acceptance thereof such public liability and property damage insurance, by an insurer acceptable to the City, that shall protect Contractor and any subcontractor performing work on this project from any claims for property damage which may arise because of the nature of the work or operations whether such operations be by Contractor or by any subcontractor or anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them, even though such damage be not caused by the negligence of the Contractor or any subcontractor or anyone employed by either of them.

1.02A(1). CONTRACTORS LIABILITY INSURANCE. Provide bodily injury liability limits of not less than $1,000,000 for each person, and $1,000,000 for each accident or occurrence, and property damage liability limits of not less than $1,000,000 for each accident or occurrence with an aggregate limit of $1,000,000 for claims which may arise from the operations of the Contractor in the performance of the work hereunder provided. This insurance must include coverage for contractual liability assumed by the Contractor under Paragraph 1.01N, Responsibility for Work.

1.02A(2). AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE. All vehicles used in the performance of the contract shall be covered by bodily injury liability limits of not less than $1,000,000 for each person and $1,000,000 for each accident or occurrence, and property damage liability limits of not less than $1,000,000 for each accident or occurrence which may arise from the operation of the Contractor in performing the work provided for herein;

and uninsured motorist coverage.

1.02A(3). WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE. Before beginning the work, the Contractor shall furnish to the City satisfactory proof that Contractor has taken out, for the period from commencement to acceptance of the work, full compensation insurance for all persons employed directly by Contractor or through subcontractors in carrying out, in accordance with the "Worker's Compensation and Insurance Act", Division IV of the Labor Code of the State of California and any acts amendatory thereof. Such insurance shall be maintained in full force and effect during the period herein stated.

1.03. BOND REQUIREMENTS

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1.03A PROPOSAL GUARANTY NO BOND REQUIRED.

1.04. CONTRACTOR'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Bidder proposes and agrees, if this proposal is accepted, that bidder will provide all necessary machinery, tools, apparatus and other means of construction; to furnish all materials, to provide all labor necessary to construct, and to construct the improvements in conformity with the specifications and drawings and other provisions herein contained or reasonably implied thereby or as necessary to complete the work in the manner and within the time named herein and according to the requirements and to the reasonable satisfaction of the Engineer; to pay all charges of freight transportation and hauling and all applicable taxes; to indemnify the City against any loss or damage arising from any act of the undersigned as Contractor; and that Bidder will take in full payment therefore an amount computed by the Engineer and based on the unit prices submitted by the Contractor. It is understood that the quantities set forth herein are approximate only and are for the purpose of comparison of bids.

2.01 GENERAL CONDITIONS

The work shall be performed in conformance with the project plans and specifications, the City of Watsonville Public Improvement Standards and the current revision of the State of California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications.

In case of conflict between the State of California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and the project plans and specifications, the project plans and specifications shall control.

Any item not covered in the project plans or specifications shall be performed in accordance with the appropriate section of current revision of the State of California, Department of Transportation, Standard Specifications.

Where in these specifications or on the plans reference is made to the State of California Standard Specifications, State Standard Specifications or Standard Specifications, the intent is to reference the current revision of the State of California, Department of Transportation, Standard Specifications.

2.02. MAINTAINING TRAFFIC AND PUBLIC SAFETY

This section defines the Contractor's responsibility with regard to providing for the passage of public traffic through the work area and for the safety of the public during construction.

a. The Contractor shall perform traffic control in conformance with Section 7-1.03, "Public Convenience", and

Section 7-1.04 "Public Safety", of the Standard Specifications, except as herein modified.

b. Attention is directed to Section 12, "Temporary Traffic Control," of the Standard Specifications for requirements concerning flagging, traffic-handling equipment, and devices used in carrying out the provisions of Section 7-1.03 and Section 7-1.04.

c. Temporary traffic control, including flagging, apparel, temporary traffic control devices, and equipment for flaggers, must comply with the California MUTCD, part 6, “Temporary Traffic Control.”

d. The Contractor shall notify local authorities of Contractor's intent to begin work at least 5 days before work is begun. The Contractor shall cooperate with local authorities relative to handling traffic through the area and shall make his own arrangements relative to keeping the working area clear of parked vehicles.

e. Personal vehicles of the Contractor's employees shall not be parked on the traveled way or shoulders, including any section closed to public traffic.

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f. Existing roadside signs shall not be removed until replacement signs have been installed or until the existing signs are no longer required for the direction of public traffic, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.

Each sign to be reset shall be reset on the same day of removal.

g. The Contractor shall so conduct operations as to offer the least possible obstruction and inconvenience to public traffic. Construction equipment shall interfere as little as possible with the free passage of traffic.

h. Convenient access to driveways, houses and buildings along the line of work must be maintained. Access shall be maintained and temporary approaches to crossings shall be always provided and kept in good condition.

i. Spillage resulting from hauling operations along or across the traveled way shall be removed immediately at the Contractor's expense.

j. Whenever the Contractor's operation creates a condition hazardous to traffic or to the public, the Contractor shall furnish, at his own expense and without cost to the City, such flagmen, guards and devices as are necessary to give adequate warning to the public of any dangerous conditions to be encountered. The Contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain such fences, barricades, lights, signs, and other devices as are necessary to prevent accidents and avoid damage or injury to the public. These provisions shall be approved by the Engineer.

k. Should the Contractor appear to be negligent in furnishing warning or protective measures, as provided herein, the Engineer may direct attention to the existence of a hazard and the necessary warning and protective measures shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor at his own expense. Should the Contractor fail to provide or be negligent in furnishing and maintaining warning and protective facilities, as herein required, the City may call upon others to furnish and maintain such facilities and charge the Contractor by deducting the cost thereof from monies due or to become due the Contractor.

l. The Contractor shall have under construction no greater length than can be prosecuted properly in daily operations.

m. The Contractor shall notify the affected property occupants twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the closing of any driveway or portion of the street. The closing of the street shall be by permission of the Engineer.

The Fire and Police Departments, ambulance service and transit districts shall be notified by the Contractor of the closing and opening of all streets.

n. Full payment for conforming to the above requirements of maintaining traffic and public safety shall be considered as included and no other separate payment will be made, therefore.

2.03. INSPECTION

a. All work done, and all materials and equipment furnished under this contract shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the Engineer.

b. The Engineer shall at all times have access to the work during its construction and shall be furnished with every reasonable facility and assistance for ascertaining that the materials and the workmanship are in accordance with the requirements and intent of the project plans and specifications.

c. An inspector shall have the authority to order work stopped, if in the inspector's opinion such action becomes necessary.

d. The inspection of the work does not relieve the Contractor of the obligation to fulfill the contract as prescribed. Any work, materials, or equipment not meeting the requirements and intent of the plans and specifications may be rejected, and unsuitable work or materials shall be made good.

e. Any work constructed without inspection as provided above or constructed contrary to the instructions or

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orders of the Engineer, if requested by the Engineer, shall be uncovered for examination and properly reconstructed at the Contractor's expense.

f. Construction inspection of those items of work pertaining to the various utilities involved will also be subject to the utility company's inspection.

g. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer at least four (4) working days in advance of work, verbally, with a follow up in writing, whenever any of the following applies:

1. Starting work or

2. Suspending work or

3. Starting work after suspension of operation.

2.04. COORDINATION OF WORK WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS AND CITY WORK

CREWS

Nothing herein contained shall be interpreted as granting the Contractor exclusive occupancy of the site of the work. Contractor shall not cause any unnecessary delay to any other Contractor working on any project which encompasses the work. If the performance of any work is likely to be interfered with by the simultaneous execution of some other contract or contracts, City shall decide which Contractor shall cease work temporarily and which Contractor shall continue, or whether the work can be coordinated so that the contractors may proceed simultaneously.

The City reserves the right to do work with its own forces, or to let other contracts for work on or contiguous to the work set forth in these plans and specifications.

The City shall not be responsible for any damage suffered or extra costs incurred by Contractor resulting directly or indirectly from the award or performance or attempted performance of any other contract or contracts on the work or caused by any decision or omission of City respecting the order of precedence in the performance of the contracts awarded for the completion of the work.

Full compensation for coordination of work with other contractors and City work crews, if any, shall be included in the contract price paid for other pay items and no additional compensation will be allowed, therefore.

2.05. UTILITIES

Locations of existing utilities shown on the plans are only approximate. The Contractor shall call "USA” (Underground Service Alert) at 811 for the marking of underground facilities.

Contractor will notify the City Water Division at 768-3143, three (3) working days prior to work starting on any phase, including the initial locating.

The existing utilities shown on the accompanying plan set (see Appendix B) were plotted using information provided by the individual utilities. It should be expressly understood that this information does not necessarily represent actual site conditions or show details of exact location, depth or other construction features of these utilities. No warranty, either expressed or implied, as to the completeness or accuracy of this information is set forth herein.

The Contractor is responsible for potholing and verifying such utilities to determine their exact location prior to excavation or trenching in their locality. The cost of this work shall be considered as included in contract unit prices bid for applicable items of work, and no additional compensation will be allowed.

a. Reconstruction, Relocation or Adjustment Unless otherwise indicated on the drawings or specified herein, the Contractor shall maintain all water, gas, and sewer lines; cable television, traffic signal, lighting, power

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and telephone conduits; structures, house connection lines, and other surface or subsurface structures of any nature that may be affected by the work. If the Contractor fails to maintain and protect such facilities, the City reserves the right, if requested by the owner, to permit the owner to move or maintain the utility at the Contractor's expense.

Should it become necessary in the performance of the work to disconnect or reroute any underground utility due to a direct conflict with the new work, disconnection or rerouting will be paid for as extra work unless otherwise specified on the plans or specifications. If the utility is not City-owned, it will be disconnected or rerouted by the utility company involved and a time delay will be given to Contractor without any extra work.

The above requirements are intended to apply to utility lines which cross the line of the facility being constructed at approximately right angles. Should a utility line be encountered during construction which intersects the trench line at any angle of thirty degrees (30°), or less, and which is not so designated on the drawings, all costs of rerouting or relaying such utility made necessary by the work will be considered as extra work. However, if the utility line is shown on the drawings, all costs of rerouting or relaying such utility made necessary by the work shall be borne by Contractor.

The right is reserved by the City of Watsonville and by owners of public utilities and franchises to enter upon any street, road, right of way, or easement for the purpose of maintaining their property and making necessary repairs or changes caused by this work.

b. Damages to Water or Sewer Services The work shall be so prosecuted that no damage will be done to the existing water or sewer facilities. In the event that water services are broken or damaged between the meter and the point of service, the Contractor shall immediately, at Contractor's own expense, repair such damage in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer, in order that the water supply will not be interrupted for a period greater than one (1) hour. If such interruption is sustained, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to notify the occupants of the premises to which said services are connected so that no damage will occur on said premises.

Whenever damage is done to water mains, water meters, services between the City mains and said water meters, fire hydrants, or other appurtenances, Contractor shall make immediate temporary repairs or take other action to prevent water flow and any damage therefrom. City Water Department forces shall make or cause to be made any needed permanent repairs and the cost thereof shall be borne by the Contractor.

Whenever sewer facilities are broken or damaged, the Contractor shall take immediate steps to provide for continuation of flow and immediately notify the City of the damage.

c. Damages to Gas, Electric, Cable Television or Telephone Services. Caution shall be exercised in the prosecution of the work so gas, electric, cable television, or telephone services will not be damaged. In the event damage is done to any gas, electric, cable television, or telephone facility by the Contractor, the Contractor shall immediately notify the respective utility company. Repairs shall be made by the utility company at the Contractor's expense.

The Contractor shall notify Pacific Gas and Electric Company at least three (3) working days in advance of such time that excavation or other work is to be done in the vicinity of high-pressure gas lines.

d. Maintaining Existing Electrical Systems Caution shall be exercised to maintain existing electrical and traffic signal systems in effective operation in conformance to the provision of Section 86-1.05 "Maintaining Existing and Temporary Electrical Systems", of the State of California, Department of Transportation, Standard Specifications.

2.06. ITEMS NOT LISTED, INCREASE OR DECREASE IN QUANTITIES

Items of labor or material which are not specifically listed in the Proposal or Special Provisions as pay items, but which are shown and/or mentioned on the plans, or are required to complete the overall project, shall be considered as included in other pay items, and no additional compensation will be allowed, therefore.

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The City reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantity of any item of work by up to twenty-five per cent (25%) and no adjustment shall be made in the contract unit price paid for the actual quantity of work and no additional compensation will be allowed.

2.07. OBSTRUCTIONS

Attention is directed to Section 5-1.36D, "Nonhighway Facilities of the Standard Specifications.

In case of surface construction, the provisions of Section 5-1.36, "Property and Facility Preservation", and Section 5-1.39, "Damage Repair and Restoration", of the Standard Specifications will apply. Wherever work causes removal or damage to existing improvements, fences, sidewalks, pavement, drainage facilities, trees, landscaping, etc., they shall be replaced with like materials to the satisfaction of the Owner, and no additional compensation will be allowed, therefore.

2.08. STORAGE OF MATERIALS

Contractor shall start work on an assigned project/area within 10 working days of written notification at the assigned project area and shall proceed diligently until completion or the contract may be terminated by the City. No material shall be stored within two feet (2') of the edge of the pavement or traveled way or within the shoulder line where the shoulders are narrower than five feet (5'). No supplies or equipment shall be stored on the City streets or right of ways, or public parking lots. Private properties may be used for storage when permission in writing is granted by the property owners.

2.09. START AND COMPLETION OF WORK

It is agreed by the parties to the contract that in case all the work called for under the contract in all parts and requirements is not finished or completed within the number of working days as set forth in these General Provisions that the Contractor will pay to the City of Watsonville the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per day for each and every calendar days delay in finishing the work in excess of the number of working days prescribed.

2.10. GENERAL CLEAN-UP

Clean-up and finishing project shall conform to Section 22, "Finishing Roadway", of the Standard Specifications, the plans, and as provided herein.

Should the Contractor appear to be negligent in furnishing cleanup as provided herein, the Owner may call upon others to provide clean-up and charge the Contractor therefore by deducting the cost thereof from any progress payments due the Contractor, as such costs are incurred by the Owner.

2.11. INTERIM CLEAN-UP

This work shall consist of clean-up at end of daily operations and whenever directed by the Engineer. Traveled lanes opened for public traffic shall be swept clean of all dirt and foreign material at all times. If ordered by the Engineer, the Contractor shall provide a street sweeper on stand-by basis at Contractor's own expense. The procedures for interim clean-up on various streets shall adhere to the following requirements:

At the end of daily operation, trenches shall be backfilled, and all excavated and surplus material shall be removed and disposed of outside the project area. The existing pavement shall be swept clean of all dirt and foreign material. The entire working area shall be left in a neat and presentable condition.

Residue resulting from saw cutting operations shall not be permitted to flow across sidewalks, shoulders or lanes occupied by public traffic and shall be removed from the pavement or concrete surface.

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Payment for interim clean-up as provided herein will not be made and shall be considered as included in the various contract items of work involved, and no separate payment will be made, therefore.

2.12. FINISHING PROJECT

The finished surfaces in all cases shall conform with the lines, grades, and dimensions as shown on the plans.

Upon completion and before making application for the acceptance of the work, the Contractor shall clean all areas occupied by the Contractor in connection with the work and remove all debris, excess materials, waste materials, and the Contractor's temporary structures and equipment. The entire project shall be left in a neat, clean, and presentable condition.

In the event that asphalt concrete, asphalt rejuvenating agent, fog seals, or other foreign materials drift across the existing concrete gutter, the Contractor shall sweep, clean, and remove all such foreign materials to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

Payment will be made after the final inspection has been completed and accepted by the inspector under "Demobilization" in the contract.

2.13. PAYMENT FOR LUMP SUM ITEMS

Lump sum items under the contract, except where unit price per item form the basis of payment, shall be further detailed to show the value assigned to each component of work.

The Contractor shall, within five (5) working days of receipt of the Notice to Proceed, submit a complete breakdown of each lump sum item. In submitting the breakdown, the Contractor certifies that the values assigned to each part of the work is balanced and represents his estimate of the actual cost, including profit and overhead, for performing the work. The breakdown shall be sufficiently detailed to permit the Engineer to evaluate the payments.

2.14. PAYMENT FOR LABOR AND EQUIPMENT

The Contractor shall pay, and cause his subcontractors to pay, any and all accounts for labor including Workman's Compensation premiums, State Unemployment and Federal Social Security payments, and all other wage and salary deductions required by law. The Contractor also shall pay, and cause his subcontractors to pay, any and all accounts for services, equipment, and materials used by the Contractor and/or his subcontractors, during the performance of work under this contract. All such accounts shall be paid prior to becoming delinquent under the terms agreed upon between Contractor and supplier.

When requested in writing by the City, the Contractor shall furnish, within five (5) working days of Contractor's receipt of City's request, a record of payments for all such accounts. If, by the end of five (5) working days, the Contractor has not produced such documentation, the City shall direct the Contractor to cease work until the Contractor provides the City with proof that all amounts’ delinquent has been paid. The cessation, under the terms of this paragraph, of work by the Contractor shall be at no additional cost to the City, nor will the Contractor receive a contract time extension for any resulting delay in the work.

Within the last 5 working days of each month the Contractor shall prepare an estimate of the total amount of work done and acceptable materials furnished and delivered and unused. Material invoices shall be submitted with material estimates. The estimate shall also include, if applicable, any amounts payable for mobilization.

The Engineer shall review, revise and approve the Contractor's monthly estimate. Upon the Engineer's approval the City shall retain 5 percent of such estimated value of the work done and 5 percent of the value of materials which have been furnished and delivered and unused. The City shall pay monthly to the Contractor, while carrying on the work, the balance not retained, as aforesaid, after deducting therefrom all previous payments and all sums to be kept or retained under the provisions of the contract. No such estimate or payment shall be required to be made when, in the judgment of the Engineer, the work is not proceeding in accordance with the provisions of the contract or when the total value of the work done since the last estimate amounts to less than

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One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).

No such estimate or payment shall be construed to be an acceptance of any defective work or improper materials.

Release of retention shall be in accordance with section 9203 of the Public Contract Code.

2.15. CHANGE / EXTRA WORK ORDERS

Any Work deemed by the Contractor to be extra work shall be reported to the City immediately in the form of a Daily Extra Work Report, including the anticipated cost of the extra work. Upon its agreement as extra work, the City shall submit a Contract Change Order (CCO) describing the extra work and its increase in the project contract amount for Contractor agreement. The original, Contractor- signed CCO shall be delivered to the City for approval. CCO’s are not effective until approved by the City’s Director of Public Works and Utilities.

The City’s signing of any Daily Extra Work Report identifies the work performed only and does not imply that the work is considered change order work.

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SPECIAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Project Schedule

It is proposed that the Construction Contract for this project be awarded to the winning bidder and the winning bidder be notified of this award within 72 hours of the opening of the bid. After this date, the

Contractor shall proceed with obtaining required insurance and shall diligently pursue entering into a formal contractual agreement with the City. The City will furnish Notice to Proceed after signed contracts have been completed.

1.2 Description of Work

The work to be performed under this contract includes the furnishing to District of all labor, equipment, materials, tools, services, transportations, permits, utilities, and all other items necessary for the full replacement of Poured In Place (PIP) rubberized surface at Marinovich Park : See Appendix “A” for

Site Maps and Photos.

1.3 Submittals

Contractor shall specifically request the following reviews prior to progressing with any work:

(1) Pour in Place material

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SECTION 2 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Contractor is responsible for providing lighting equipment necessary for project.

The Contractor shall remove and replace the existing Poured-in-Place (PIP) rubber surface, including the black buffing material. The Contractor shall angle-cut the buffings and surface material to create a shelf-like edge, ensuring a seamless transition between the new and existing materials. The replacement PIP material shall be

FlexGround EnduraFlex (or an approved equal) and installed using Aliphatic Urethane.

Contractor will be notified of the work to be accomplished, and it will be required that it be completed within thirty (30) working days of the Notice to Proceed. Section 8-1.01, “Subcontracting”, of the State Standard

Specifications regarding the maximum use of subcontractors shall apply.

The various items to be included in each bid item shall be as set forth in these Specifications.

Irrespective of whether a specific item of work shown on the drawings or specified or is mentioned in the bid items, all work required shall be included in the Total Bid Price of the Contract.

The payment shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and for doing all the work involved in providing and installing the tree lights.

BID ITEM 1: MOBILIZATION AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall accept as full compensation for all General Requirements including all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and doing all work as a lump sum in the proposal.

Project Specifications- General Requirements:

Contractor is required to comply with the contract documents and all related building codes.

Preconstruction Meeting:

A preconstruction meeting will be held at a time and place designated by the Project Manager, for the purpose of identifying the City and Contractor administrative procedures.

The contractor shall also use this meeting for the following minimum agenda: Construction Schedule, Labor

Standard Requirements, use of areas of the site, delivery and storage, safety, security, and cleaning.

Surveying N/A The Contractor shall, at his expense, provide his own construction surveying staking sufficient to establish the lines and grades required for the completion of the work specified in these specifications, on the plans, and in the Special Provisions. All construction surveying shall be performed by a licensed surveyor, currently licensed by the State of California. All work done under this contract shall be done to the lines and grades shown on the contract drawings.

Security Procedures:

(N/A There is an existing security fence installed on the proposed work area) Provide, install and maintain temporary construction fencing and secure construction area with safe and adequate pedestrian signage.

Contractor is required to provide and implement an alternate pedestrian and traffic plan before start of construction.

Temporary Power and Portable Toilet:

Contractor is responsible for providing temporary restroom facilities at all sites.

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Temporary power:

Contractors may utilize existing electrical systems.

Temporary Utilities:

Contractor may utilize existing water facilities for temporary water during construction.

Best Management Practices:

Contractor is required to implement the BMP’s per city standards.

Mobilization

Mobilization shall consist of preparatory work and operations, including, but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site; for the establishment of a construction staging area for all offices, buildings, materials & equipment storage, and other facilities on the project site. The Contractor shall make arrangements for use of the staging area with the property owner(s).

General Provisions ‘1.010. Responsibility for Damage’ and ‘2.13. Finishing Project’ shall also apply to the construction staging area.

NOTES:

1. Contractor is responsible for securing all material and equipment from theft or damage left at site overnight, weekends, or after hours during applicable construction project stages.

2. Contractor is responsible for off-hauling and legally disposing of all items to be demolished, waste, or spoils generated during construction.

3. Contractor is responsible for repairing/replacing in kind any damage during construction to existing softscape, hardscape, or facilities.

All work for Bid Item No. 1 will be priced on a lump sum basis.

BID ITEM 2: SCOPE OF WORK- MARINOVICH PARK

The Contractor shall remove and replace all layers of the existing Poured-in-Place (PIP) rubber surfacing, including:

• Base layer

• Top layer

• Black buffing material

The Contractor shall ensure a smooth transition between new and existing materials, as per original construction.

Approximate Area: 1,380 sq. ft.

Depth: Anticipate 3.5 inches, but match the existing depth.

Replacement Requirements

• Replace in kind with equivalent materials meeting all applicable standards.

• Surfacing must comply with ADA requirements, IPEMA certification, and ASTM F1292 for fall height.

• Installation shall follow manufacturer’s recommendations and industry best practices.

Material Specifications

• Product: FlexGround EnduraFlex or approved equal.

• System Components:

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o Aliphatic urethane primer o Base mat: 100% recycled SBR and urethane o Top surface: ½" UV-stable TPV granules (1–4 mm), adhered with urethane

• Color:

o New surface color shall be selected from TPV color chart, consisting of 50% Hunter Green and

50% Black, or similar.

Performance Requirements

• Dry Static Coefficient of Friction (ASTM D2047): 1.0

• Wet Static Coefficient of Friction (ASTM D2047): 0.9

• Dry Skid Resistance (ASTM E303): 89

• Wet Skid Resistance (ASTM E303): 57

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AGREEMENT

NOTE:

Contract awarded to lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Signature of bidder or bidders: _________________________________________________________________

Company: ______________________________________ Principal: _______________________

Address: _______________________________________ City/State: ______________________

Telephone: ____________________ Contractor’s Class/License No. ______________________

DIR PWC Registration No. N/A______________________________________________________

Fax No __________________ Cell No. _______________________ Date____________________

Contract awarded to:

I have submitted certificate(s) for the required insurance.

Contractor's Signature ______________________________ Date _________________

Approved: City Clerk ______________________________ Date _________________

Approved: City Attorney____________________________ Date__________________

Approved: City Manager____________________________ Date__________________

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CERTIFICATION OF BIDDER'S EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

The undersigned bidder certifies that she/he is, at the time of bidding, and shall be, throughout the period of the contract, licensed by the State of California to do the type of work required under terms of the contract documents. Bidder further certifies that she/he is skilled and regularly engaged in the general class and type of work called for in the contract documents.

In accordance with the requirements, the bidder represents that she/he is competent, knowledgeable and has special skills on the nature, extent and inherent conditions of the work to be performed. Bidder further acknowledges that there are certain peculiar and inherent conditions existent in the construction of the particular facilities which may create, during the construction program, unusual or peculiar unsafe conditions hazardous to persons and property. Bidder expressly acknowledges that she/he is aware of such peculiar risks and that she/he has the skill and experience to foresee and to adopt protective measures to adequately and safely perform the construction with the respect to such hazards.

LIST OF SIMILAR PROJECTS:

1. Project Name: _____________________________________________________________

Owner: _________________________________________

Construction Cost: ________________________________

Construction Time:________________________________ Calendar Days

Owner's Representative: ___________________________Telephone No.: _______________________

Date of substantial or final completion: ______________________________

2. Project Name: _____________________________________________________________

Owner: _________________________________________

Construction Cost: ________________________________

Construction Time: _______________________________ Calendar Days

Owner's Representative: ___________________________ Telephone No.:

Date of substantial or final completion: _____________________________

3. Project Name: ______________________________________________________________

Owner: ________________________________________

Construction Cost: _______________________________

Construction Time: ______________________________ Calendar Days

Owner's Representative: ___________________________ Telephone No.:

Date of substantial or final completion: _____________________________

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LIST OF PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS

List the name and address of each subcontractor to whom the bidder proposes to subcontract portions of the work in an amount in excess of 1/2 of one percent of his total bid or $10,000, whichever is greater, in accordance with the Subletting and…