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REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) ANNOUNCEMENT

Watershed Conservation Authority (WCA)

REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) – BID NO. 2026-01-Rebid General Construction Services

PROJECT LOCATION:

Oaks Stairway & Overlook Project – East-fork, San Gabriel River

The WCA is seeking bids from licensed and bonded contractors to provide General Construction services for the Oaks Stairway & Overlook Project which located approximately 14 miles north of the city of Azusa on federal lands managed by the Angeles National Forest San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, within the boundaries of the Watershed Conservation Authority territory. The oaks access site is located directly opposite to the oaks picnic area, approximately .5 miles downstream of the junction of East-Fork Road and Glendora Mountain Road.

WHERE TO OBTAIN BID DOCUMENTS: Bid documents** can be found on the District’s Online Vendor Portal on PlanetBids (click on “Bid Opportunities”).

PLANTBIDS REGISTRATION INSTRUCTION: Contractors will need to be registered with PLANTBIDS and click on Bid Opportunities

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: All questions should be submitted electronically through PlanetBids only and will be due on July 8, 2026 at 1:00 pm. Any RFI submitted in any other format or in any other method shall go unanswered.

BID SUBMISSIONS: Bids are to be submitted and uploaded electronically via the Online Vendor Portal on PlanetBids on or before 2:00 PM on July 22, 2026. Bidder assumes full and sole responsibility for timely receipt of its Bid and any other documents required to be submitted with the Bid, by the WCA at the Online Vendor Portal.Online Vendor Portal

Please see the RFB for full instructions and details of the scope of work.

Facsimiles or Proposals submitted/passed through to WCA personnel, or personnel of related agencies, will not be accepted.

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PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

Division 00 Section Title 00 01 01 Title Page 00 01 10 Table of Contents (This Document) 00 11 16 Notice to Bidders / Invitation to Bid 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders

DOCUMENTS THAT BIDDER MUST SUBMIT AS PART OF ITS BID

00 41 13 Bid Form 00 43 13 Bid Bond (Security) 00 43 36 Designated Subcontractors List 00 43 40 Noncollusion Declaration 00 43 50 Iran Contracting Act Certification

00 70 00 General Conditions 00 71 00 Special Conditions 00 91 13 Addenda - All addenda issued by WCA become part of the Contract.

EXHIBITS:

EXHIBIT A – Oaks Stairway & Overlook Construction Plan Set EXHIBIT B – Technical Specifications EXHIBIT C – Schedule of Bid Items & Measurement of Payment EXHIBIT D – Geotechnical Reports

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INTRODUCTION TO WCA

The WCA is a local public entity of the State of California exercising joint powers of the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC) and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District pursuant to Section 65000 et seq. of the Government Code. The purpose of the WCA is to expand and improve open space and recreational opportunities for the conservation, restoration, and environmental enhancement of the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers Watershed area consistent with the goals of flood protection, water supply, groundwater recharge and water conservation.

The WCA executes its mission either directly or through local assistance grants for wetland/watershed restoration, natural habitat and urban area enhancement, and public access and recreation projects. As a JPA partner, the WCA follows the RMC’s procurement policies as appropriate. The contractor will work under the direction of the Executive Officer and Project Analysts of the RMC, and with the respective representatives from project partners.

INVITATION FOR BID OVERVIEW

Watershed Conservation Authority (WCA) is accepting bids from licensed and bonded Contractors to provide General Construction services for the Oaks Stairway & Overlook Project which located approximately 14 miles north of the city of Azusa on federal lands managed by the Angeles National Forest San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, within the boundaries of the Watershed Conservation Authority territory. The oaks access site is located directly opposite to the oaks picnic area, approximately .5 miles downstream of the junction of East Fork Road and Glendora Mountain Road.

Prequalification is NOT required for this project. This solicitation is open to all licensed and bonded contractors that meet the requirements of the Contract Documents.

PROJECT:

It is the responsibility of the contractor to know and understand any applicable laws, acts, regulations and Contractors State License Board (CSLB) requirements as they apply to this bid.

The Project consists of:

Oaks Stairway & Overlook Project

Bidders are required pursuant to California Business and Professions Code 7028.15 to hold a valid State Contractor's License as classified in Public Contract Code Section 3300 at the time the contract is awarded. Bidders shall conform to California Business and Professions Code 7059 for Specialty Contractor's Licensing Provisions. Certification is

Watershed Conservation Authority Invitation to Bid contained in the Bid Form. Prime Bidders must possess one of the following classification(s) of contractor’s license for each Bid Package listed below:

To bid on this Project, Bidders must possess a valid California Contractor's License, Class A or Class B, in active status and good standing at the time of bid submission, at the time of award and throughout the term of the Contract.

The Contractor is responsible for the performance and completion of all items in the Scope of Work. The Contractor shall coordinate all work and shall cooperate with the WCA Project Manager and its representative as necessary to ensure progress and timely completion of the Work.

The duration of the contract is 149 calendar days. Start date for Project will be given through a Notice to Proceed letter. Working hours for this project will be 7:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday.

The work shall consist of the provision of all permits, materials, labor and equipment to perform the complete work as identified in the Scope of Work for this bid. Contractor will be responsible for following all items addressed in the Scope of Work, specifications, and all applicable laws, codes, regulations and any manufacturer’s recommendations.

No oral requests for clarification will be accepted. However, all technical questions should be posted through the Online Vendor Portal on PlanetBids no later than July 8, 2026, by 1:00pm.Online Vendor Portal

It is the WCA’s intent to award a single contract to the lowest responsive responsible bidder based on the lowest Total Base Bid, determined in accordance with Public Contract Code section 20103.8(a) (the lowest base bid without consideration of the additive alternate items), and the bidder's ability to perform the project. The WCA reserves the right to add any, all, or none of the additive alternate items to the Contract after the lowest responsible bidder has been determined, subject to available funding.

It is the contractor’s responsibility to submit all necessary documents included with the bid package including the use of the supplied bid bond form. Bid Guarantee (for contracts in excess of $25,000) by the bidder in accordance with policy 2 CFR §200.325 Bonding Requirements, which states: “A bid guarantee from each bidder equivalent to ten percent (10%) of the bid price. The “bid guarantee” must consist of a firm commitment such as a bid bond, certified check, or other negotiable instrument accompanying a bid as assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of the bid, execute such contractual documents as may be required within the time specified.”

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

The following items are statutory requirements for each bidder are to be submitted with the bid form if not already included. Signatures, and/or initials, are required. If any of the required items are not submitted, incomplete, or submitted on any other form other than those provided, at WCA’s discretion the bid will be considered nonresponsive and will be disqualified. This project is open to all licensed and bonded contractors; prequalification is not required.

1. Submitted with Bid:

a. Bid Form (Document 00 41 13), completed and signed.

b. Bid Bond or acceptable bid security (Document 00 43 13), not less than ten percent (10%) of the base bid amount.

c. Designated Subcontractors list (Document 00 43 36) per public contract code §4104.

d. Noncollusion Declaration (Document 00 43 40), per public contract code §7106.

e. Iran Contracting Act Certification (Document 00 43 50), per Public Contract Code §2204.

2. Apparent Low Bidder (7 Days):

a. Valid State of California Contractor's License.

b. Class A or B, current and in good standing at the time of award.

c. Certificate of Workers' Compensation Insurance.

d. Certificate of Commercial General Liability Insurance minimum $2,000,000.00 per occurrence, with WCA named as additional insured.

e. Certificate of Automobile Liability Insurance, minimum $1,000,000.00, with WCA named as additional insured.

f. Performance Bond, 100% of Contract Price.

g. Payment Bond (Contractor's Labor and Material Bond), 100% of Contract Price.

h. Warranty and Guarantee.

3. Contract Execution:

a. Corporate Certification (corporations only).

b. Certification Regarding Debarment or Suspension (if applicable per 2 CFR §200.326).

c. California Secretary of State Business Entity Registration.

Subcontractor Clause: Bidders shall notify all proposed Subcontractors that they may be required to submit comparable documentation within five (5) business days of written request by the WCA.

Bid Timeline Date/Time Mandatory Pre-Bid Job Walk No. 1 June 24, 2026 – 10:00am Mandatory Pre-Bid Job Walk No. 2 July 1, 2026 – 10:00am Requests for Information (RFIs) Due July 8, 2026 – 1:00pm Addenda to be Issued on or before July 15, 2026 Bid Submissions Due (Electronically) July 22, 2026 – 2:00 pm

TWO MANDATORY pre-bid job walks will be held in person. Bidders must attend at least ONE of the two job walks to be eligible to submit a bid. Located at:

Meeting Information:

Job Walk No. 1: June 24, 2026 at 10:00am and Job Walk No. 2: July 1, 2026 at 10:00am At the Oaks Picnic

Area, E Fork Rd, Azusa, Ca 91702

Location information: the Oaks Stairway & Overlook Project which located approximately 14 miles north of the city of Azusa on federal lands managed by the Angeles National Forest San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, within the boundaries of the Watershed Conservation Authority territory. The oaks access site is located directly opposite to the oaks picnic area, approximately .5 miles downstream of the junction of East Fork Road and Glendora Mountain Road.

METHOD OF AWARD

Bids will be evaluated based on relevant factors, including but not limited to the following

1. Adherence to specifications as detailed in this IFB

2. Overall cost to the Watershed Conservation Authority

3. Government Restrictions/Registration –Contractors State License Board, Department of Industrial

Regulation

4. Licenses/Certifications/Insurance/Bonds

5. Clarification, Exceptions or Deviations.

6. Financial stability & ability to complete project

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

The performance and completion of all items in the Scope of Work. The Contractor shall coordinate all work and shall cooperate with the WCA Project Coordinator as necessary to ensure progress and timely completion of the Work. Each bid must include the name and location of the place of business of each subcontractor who shall perform/work of this Contract in excess of one-half of one percent (1/2 of 1%) of the bid price.

No bid may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after the date set for the opening for bids except as provided pursuant to Public Contract Code Sections 5100 et seq.

DURATION AND DAMAGES

The contract is 149 calendar days. Tentative construction dates will be between July 2026 and December 2026.

Actual start date for the project will be given through an official notice to proceed letter. Working hours for this project will be 7:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Liquidated damages in the amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred ($2,500) per day can be assessed for this project if it is not completed within 149 calendar days from notice to proceed.

DIR REGISTRATION

Contractors and their subcontractors must be registered with the DIR and be valid. The DIR requires registration of public works projects to be completed within five days of awarding the contract. A PWC 100 form will be completed by the awarding body. The completion and the submission of this form fulfills the required public works project award notification as required by Labor Code sec. 1773.3

The successful Bidder and its subcontractors shall pay all workers on the Project 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 Department of Industrial Relations, State of California, for the type of work performed and the locality in which the work is to be performed within the boundaries of the WCA, pursuant to Labor Code § 1770 et seq. Prevailing wage rates are on file with the WCA and are available to any interested party on request or at www.dir.ca.gov/oprl/statistics_and_databases.html. Bidders and Bidders’ subcontractors shall comply with the registration and qualification requirements pursuant to Labor Code §§ 1725.5 & 1771.1

“OR” EQUAL

If a reference to a specific brand name is made in these bid specifications, the brand name is illustrative and to be construed as a specification, which describes a component that has been tested or evaluated by WCA as best meeting specific operational, design, performance, maintenance, quality, reliability standards and requirements of the WCA, thereby incorporating these requirements by reference within the specification. An equivalent (“or equal”) may be offered by the bidder, subject to testing or evaluation by the WCA prior to award of contract. WCA shall be the sole judge of whether any proposed item will fulfill its requirements for WCA intended purpose and reserves the right to reject proposed item as non-responsive. It shall be the sole responsibility of the bidder to provide, at bidder’s expense, any product information, test data and other information or documents WCA may require fully evaluating or demonstrating the acceptability of the offered substitute. Where appropriate, independent testing or evaluation (including destructive testing), may be required as a condition of acceptance at a qualified test facility at the bidder’s expense.

Additional requirements may be imposed as necessary to satisfy all statutory requirements which may attach to the work needed to be performed. The WCA reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to accept the bid best suited to its needs, or to waive any non-statutory informality in the bidding.

REJECTION OF BIDS

Rejection of Bid. Any Bid that is in any way incomplete or irregular is subject to rejection by WCA. WCA has the right to reject all proposals, with or without extending the opportunity to any proposer to re-bid.

WAIVER OF IRREGULARITIES

WCA has the right to waive informalities and irregularities in a Bid received or in the bidding process.

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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.

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

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

BID NO. 2026-01-Rebid

[WCA- OAKS STAIRWAY & OVERLOOK PROJECT]

Bids are to be submitted/posted through the Online Vendor Portal on PlanetBids on or before 2:00 PM on July 22, 2026. Bidder assumes full and sole responsibility for timely receipt of its Bid and any other documents required to be submitted with the Bid. Missing documents may cause your bid to be deemed non-responsive.

The WCA is not responsible for Bids that are received after the deadline noted above.Online Vendor Portal

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

2. Complete Bids. Bidders must supply all information required by each Bid Document. Bids must be full and complete. WCA 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. Each Bidder must complete and submit all of the following documents as its Bid, along with the required documents from the Invitation to Bid:

Bid Form Bid Bond or other security Designated Subcontractors List Noncollusion Declaration Iran Contracting Act Certification

a. Bid Form. Bidders must submit Bids on the Bid Form and all other required WCA forms. Bids not submitted on the WCA'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 WCA-provided documents.

b. Bid Bond or Other Security. Bidders must submit their Bid Form with cash, a cashier's check or a certified check payable to WCA, or 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 WCA 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. Bids submitted without necessary bid security will be deemed non-responsive and will not be considered.

c. Designated Subcontractors 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 the Bidder’s total

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

d. Noncollusion Declaration. Bidders shall submit the Noncollusion Declaration with their Bids. Bids submitted without the Noncollusion Declaration shall be deemed non-responsive and will not be considered.

e. Iran Contracting Act Certification. Bidders shall submit the Iran Contracting Act Certification with their Bids. Bids submitted without the Iran Contracting Act Certification shall be deemed non-responsive and will not be considered.

3. Erasures. Bids shall be clearly written without erasure or deletions. WCA reserves the right to reject any Bid containing erasures or deletions.

4. 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 Relations (DIR) for the type of work performed and the locality in which the work is to be performed within the boundaries of the WCA. 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 on file with the WCA and are available to any interested party on request or at www.dir.ca.gov/oprl/statistics_and_databases.html.

5. Contractor Registration. Bidder shall ensure that it and its Subcontractors comply with the registration and compliance monitoring provisions of Labor Code section 1771.4, including furnishing its CPRs to the Labor Commissioner, and 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, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of the Contract.

6. DVBE. California law requires agencies to adopt policies and procurement practices that will enable them to have a participation goal for disabled veteran business enterprises (“DVBE”) of at least three percent (3%) per year of the overall dollar amount expended on projects that receive state funding. 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 available through the agencies point of contact. Bidders should not submit these forms with their Bids.

7. DBE Compliance. The contractor shall comply with applicable disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) requirements in 40 CFR part 33 for the project and requires the use of good faith efforts to utilize DBE’s whenever procuring construction, equipment, services and supplies. If required by the division, the recipient must report DBE utilization to the division on USEPA form 5700-52A or the DBE utilization report, State Water board Form DBE UR334. The contractor must submit such reports to the Divion annually by September 1 until such time as the “Notice of Completion” is issued.

8. 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 WCA that Bidder has fully completed the following:

a. Bidder has visited the Project Site, if 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. Bidder has notified the WCA if it contends that it requires additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, reports, studies, or similar information or data prior to submitting its bid;

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

d. Bidder has given the WCA 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 the WCA is acceptable to Bidder;

e. Bidder has made a complete disclosure in writing to the WCA of all facts bearing upon any possible interest, direct or indirect, that Bidder believes any representative of the WCA or other officer or employee of the WCA 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, WCA 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 this information is correctly shown or indicated. This information is verifiable by independent investigation and Bidder is required to make that 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 WCA-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. WCA is not responsible for the completeness of this information for bidding or construction; nor is WCA responsible in any way for any conclusions or opinions of Bidder drawn from that information; nor is WCA responsible for subsurface conditions that are not specifically shown if those subsurface conditions are reasonably determinable by above-ground conditions and observation or as-built conditions (e.g., subsurface soil conditions in areas contiguous to areas where an above-ground condition is shown; utility pipes between a manhole and a water source, etc.).

h. Conditions Shown in Reports and Drawings Supplied for Informational Purposes: Reference is made to the document entitled Existing Information and Documentation Regarding Project Site, for identification of:

(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 Existing Information and Documentation Regarding Project Site, and underground facilities data, Bidder may not in any manner rely on the information in these reports and drawings.

9. As-Builts. Bidders may examine any available “as-built” drawings of previous work by giving WCA reasonable advance notice. WCA will not be responsible for accuracy of “as-built” drawings. The document entitled Existing Information and Documentation Regarding Project Site applies to all supplied “as-built” drawings.

10. Questions. All questions, request for information/clarifications (RFI) about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents are to be directed in writing via PLANETBIDS. Any RFI submitted after the date/time noted in the Supplemental Conditions or has been submitted in any other method/format shall go unanswered.

Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by the WCA in response to such questions will be issued in writing by Addenda via PLANETBIDS. Only questions answered by formal written Addenda will be binding. Only questions answered by formal written Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.

11. Addenda. Addenda may also be issued to modify parts of the Contract Documents as deemed advisable by the WCA. 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. ALL addenda will be posted on PlanetBids by July 15, 2026.

12. Substitution for Specified Items . Bids shall be based on products and systems specified in the Contract Documents or listed by name in Addenda. All requests must comply with the requirements specified in the General Conditions, the Specifications and the following:

a. Request for Substitution Prior to Bid.

(1) WCA must receive any request for substitution a minimum of FOURTEEN (14) calendar days prior to the date of bid opening.

(2) 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 General Conditions and the Specifications. Insufficient information shall be grounds for rejection of substitution.

(3) The WCA’s denial of a substitution request prior to the date of bid opening shall be conclusive, requiring Bidders to list only approved items. The WCA 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 the WCA has not approved. Bidder’s Bid shall be deemed non-responsive if it identifies a product or manufacturer of a non-approved substitution.

(4) Approved substitutions shall be listed in Addenda.

(5) WCA reserves the right not to act upon submittals of substitutions until after the date of bid opening. If the WCA does not act on a substitution request prior to the date of bid opening, Bidders must bid based on products and systems specified in Contract Documents or listed by name in Addenda.

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

13. 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 the WCA'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. The WCA shall award the Contract, if it awards it at all, to the lowest responsive responsible bidder based on the criteria as indicated in the Invitation to Bid, which specifies the method under Public Contract Code section 20103.8(a): the lowest bid is the lowest base bid without consideration of the additive alternate items.

14. Notice of Award. The Bidder awarded the Contract shall execute and submit the following documents by 5:00 p.m. of the SEVENTH (7 TH ) calendar day following the date of the Notice of Award. Failure to properly and timely submit these documents entitles WCA 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 WCA as liquidated damages, in WCA’s sole discretion.

a. Agreement: To be executed by successful Bidder. Submit four (4) 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%) (Contractor's Labor and Material Bond): On the form provided in the Contract Documents and fully executed as indicated on the form.

d. Insurance Certificates and Endorsements as required.

e. Certifications to be Completed by Contractor

f. Disabled Veterans' Business Enterprise Participation Certification.

15. Notice to Proceed . WCA may issue a Notice to Proceed within TWO (2) months from the date of the Notice of Award. Upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed, Contractor shall complete the Work within the period of time indicated in the Contract Documents. It is further expressly understood by Contractor that Contractor shall not be entitled to any claim of additional compensation or additional time when the Notice to Proceed is issued within the 2-month period.

a. The WCA may postpone issuing the Notice to Proceed beyond the 2-month period, upon reasonable notice to Contractor.

b. If the Contractor believes that a postponement of issuance of the Notice to Proceed will cause a hardship to Contractor, the Contractor may, by written notice to WCA within SEVEN (7) calendar days after receipt by Contractor of WCA's notice of postponement, take one of the following actions:

(1) Agree with the postponement. This would be at no additional cost to the WCA.

(2) Terminate the Contract. WCA shall only be obligated to pay Contractor for any Work that Contractor had performed at the time of notification of postponement and that the WCA had in writing authorized Contractor to perform, if any, prior to issuing a Notice to Proceed.

(3) Request additional compensation. Contractor must submit detailed documentation demonstrating the need for that additional compensation, compared to the calculations and amounts that Contractor used to prepare its bid. If the Parties do not agree on an amount for the requested additional compensation, the Contractor can agree to the postponement without any additional compensation, or either Party may terminate the Contract.

c. If the Contract is terminated as a result of a notice of postponement, WCA shall have the authority to award the Contract to the next lowest responsive responsible Bidder.

16. Bid Protests. Any bid protest by any Bidder regarding any other bid on this Project must be submitted in writing to the WCA, before 5:00 p.m. of the THIRD (3 rd ) Business Day following the date of bid opening.

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

b. The protest must refer to the specific portions of all documents that form the bases for the protest, including the specific portion(s) of the bid(s) that the Bidder is protesting.

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, which must include all other Bidders or proposers who appear to have a reasonable prospect of receiving an award depending upon the outcome of the protest.

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.

17. Rejection of Bids. WCA 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 WCA believes that it would not be in the best interest of the WCA 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 WCA. WCA 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).

18. Bidder’s Representative’s Authority. Each bid must be executed by an authorized representative of the Bidder. Bidders may be asked to provide documentation of that authority (e.g., an authenticated resolution of its Board of Directors, a power of attorney evidencing the capacity of the person signing the Bid Form to bind the Bidder to its bid, etc.).

19. Bidder Responsibility. Prior to the award of Contract, WCA reserves the right to consider the responsibility of the Bidder. WCA may conduct investigations as WCA 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 WCA's satisfaction within the Contract Time.

Watershed Conservation Authority Bid Form Document 00 41 13

Watershed Conservation Authority

Bid Form

DOCUMENTS THAT BIDDER MUST SUBMIT AS PART OF ITS BID

Bid No. 2026-01-Rebid WCA –

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

FOR OAKS STAIRWAY & OVERLOOK

PROJECT

DOCUMENT 00 41 13

BID FORM

To: Governing Board of Watershed Conservation Authority (“WCA”)

From:

(Proper Name of Bidder)

1. Total Bid. The undersigned declares that the Contract Documents including, without limitation, the Invitation to Bid, the Instructions to Bidders, and the Special Conditions 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, the Drawings and Specifications for the following project:

BID NO. 2026-01-Rebid

[OAKS STAIRWAY & OVERLOOK PROJECT]

and will accept in full payment for that Work the lump-sum prices for the Bid Items set forth in the Schedule of Bid Items below. Each Bid Item is bid as a lump sum, inclusive of all taxes. Measurement and basis of payment for each Item are as set forth in Exhibit C. The Total Base Bid is the sum of Base Bid Items 1 through 46.

Additive Alternates are priced separately and added at WCA's option.

Item Description of Work Lump-Sum Price ($)

SECTION A — BASE BID

1 Mobilization/Demobilization & Final

Cleanup (NTE 5% of total bid)

2 Environmental Protection & SWPPP Implementation/Maintenance (BMPs, fencing, signage, monitoring;

NOI/NOT, QSP)

3 Regulatory Permit Compliance (permits, Regulatory Permitting Handbook, EIR)

4 Temporary Traffic Control Plan (revisions by contractor if needed)

5 Traffic Control Implementation, Monitoring, Maintenance & Temp Facilities (CMS, signage, barriers, striping, flagging)

6 Develop Water Supply (fees, water trucks, hoses, towers, pumps)

7 Permits and Fees (force account; no markups)

8 Demolition & Site Clearing — remove existing restrooms, crib walls, debris, non-native vegetation

9 Grading and Earthwork — rough/fine grading, compaction, excavation, fill per C-2 thru C-3.04

10 Drainage Improvements — HDPE storm drain, catch basins, steel grate, media filter, outlet concrete collar

11 Aggregate Base & Subgrade Preparation for paving and concrete

12 Asphalt Paving (chip seal surface) — parking lot and drive aisle

13 Concrete Flat Work (exposed aggregate) with monolithic curb

14 Concrete Work — curbs & gutter $ 15 Concrete Work — flushed curbs with exposed aggregate finish

16 Concrete Work — gutter $ 17 Concrete Work (exposed aggregate) — parallel curb ramps

18 Concrete Work (exposed aggregate) — perpendicular/entry curb ramps

19 Concrete Work (exposed aggregate) — steps with curb & stair wall (24 steps total)

20 Concrete Work (exposed aggregate) — landings

21 River Access Path — exposed aggregate concrete

22 River Access Path — compacted natural mineral soil

23 River Access Path — curb edge w/ exposed aggregate & local stone (L-2.51/L-2.52)

24 Stone Barrier Retaining Wall at Bedrock — local stone (L-2.51/L-2.52)

25 Stone Barrier Walls at Overlook — vertical stamped concrete

26 Stone Pylon 'A' — local stone (L-2.52/L-2.53)

27 Stone Pylon 'B' — local stone (L-2.52/L-2.53)

28 Masonry Seatwalls — local stone (L-2.52/L-2.53)

29 Decomposed Granite Surfacing — overlook and access areas

30 Boulders — sizes 3', 2' & 18" $ 31 Salvaged Boulders — wash & stockpile for reuse ($25,000 allowance)

32 CXT Tioga 11'11" x 14'4" restroom — complete install

33 Steel Railing with 1-1/2" handrail $ 34 Shade Trellis Structures — weathering steel frames and structural footings

35 Kiosk Structure — weathered steel with stone base and structural footings (S-203)

36 Site Furnishings — 4-yard dumpster $ 37 Site Furnishings — double bear-proof

ADA trash can

38 Site Furnishings — bike rack $ 39 Site Furnishings — benches $ 40 Site Furnishings — picnic table $ 41 Bollard — Iron Ranger $ 42 Calpipe Bollard — removable $ 43 Calpipe Bollard — fixed $ 44 Pre-Cast Wheel Stop $ 45 Signage — metal signage & interpretive panels (rules, no-campfires, East Fork, ANF, ADA parking, pedestrian warning, interpretive panels, funding sign)

46 Striping & Pavement Markings — parking spaces, ADA stalls, crosswalks

TOTAL BASE BID (sum of Items 1– 46)

SECTION B — ADDITIVE

ALTERNATES (added at WCA's option; NOT included in Total Base Bid) A1 Asphalt Paving (chip seal) — parking lot and drive aisle

A2 Concrete Flat Work (exposed aggregate) with monolithic curb

A3 Concrete Work — gutter $ A4 Masonry Seatwalls — local stone

(L-2.52/L-2.53)

A5 Shade Trellis Structures — weathering steel frames and structural footings

A6 Prefab Shade Trellis — Poligon 18'x36' monoslope, complete install

A7 Site Furnishings — two (2) picnic tables under alt-bid shade structure

A8 Striping & Pavement Markings — parking spaces, ADA stalls, crosswalks

A9 Planting & Water Truck Irrigation — native hillside restoration & overlook planting + 60-day establishment

A10 Establishment & Maintenance Period

— 24-month maintenance

A11 Soil Amendment / Planting Prep $ A12 5-gallon container plant $ A13 1-gallon container plant $ A14 Hydroseeding $

2. Allowance(s). The Bidder’s Base Bid shall NOT include the following potential Allowance(s). The WCA will add some or all of the following Allowance(s) amount(s) to the successful bidder’s Contract, at the WCA’s discretion. Contractor shall be permitted to invoice for Work under an Allowance in the identical structure as a Change Order.

WCA Allowance: Allowance for possible unforeseen conditions $ 300,000

3. Contract Review. The undersigned has reviewed the Work outlined in the Contract Documents and fully understands the scope of Work required in this bid, understands the construction and project management function(s) is described in the Contract Documents, and that each Bidder who is awarded a contract shall be in fact a prime contractor, not a subcontractor, to the WCA, and agrees that its bid, if accepted by the WCA, will be the basis for the Bidder to enter into a contract with the WCA in accordance with the intent of the Contract Documents.

4. Requests for Clarification. The undersigned has notified the WCA in writing of any discrepancies or omissions or of any doubt, questions, or ambiguities about the meaning of any of the Contract Documents, and has contacted the Construction Manager before bid date to verify the issuance of any clarifying Addenda.

5. Contract Time. The undersigned agrees to commence work under this Contract on the date established in the Contract Documents and to complete all work within the time specified in the Contract Documents.

6. Contractual Provisions. The undersigned hereby acknowledges and agrees to be bound by following provisions and all provisions in the Contract Documents:

The liquidated damages clause of the General Conditions and Agreement.

The “Changes in the Work” provisions in the General Conditions that limit the permitted charges and mark-ups on change orders and on the amount of home office overhead that the successful bidder can receive from the WCA.

The “Claims” provisions in the General Conditions that delineate the required process to submit and process disputes and claims.

The “COVID-19” provisions in the Contract Documents related to the Contractor’s staffing requirements and its compliance with all applicable and existing federal, state, and/or local statutes, orders, rules, regulations, ordinances, and/or directives relating to construction site safety in connection with COVID-19, and/or any similar virus or derivative strain.

7. Bid Open for 90 Days. It is understood that the WCA reserves the right to reject this bid and that the bid shall remain open to acceptance and is irrevocable for a period of NINETY (90) CALENDAR days.

8. Attachments. The following documents are attached hereto:

The Bid Bond on the WCA's form or other security The Designated Subcontractors List The Noncollusion Declaration Iran Contracting Act Certification

9. Addenda Acknowledgement. Receipt and acceptance of the following addenda is hereby acknowledged:

No. , Dated No. , Dated

No. , Dated No. , Dated

No. , Dated No. , Dated

□ Or check here if no addenda were issued.

10. Bidder’s License. Bidder acknowledges that the license required for performance of the Work is as stated in the Invitation to Bid. Bidder certifies that it 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 the terms of the Contract Documents. Bidder further certifies that it is regularly engaged in the general class and type of work called for in the Contract Documents.

11. Labor Harmony. The undersigned hereby certifies that Bidder is able to furnish labor that can work in harmony with all other elements of labor employed or to be employed on the Work.

12. DIR Registration. Bidder shall ensure that it and its Subcontractors comply with the registration and compliance monitoring provisions of Labor Code section 1771.4, including furnishing its CPRs to the Labor Commissioner, and are registered pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.

13. SWPPP QSP. If required, Bidder specifically acknowledges and understands that if it is awarded the Contract, it shall perform the Work of the Project related to being the WCA’s Qualified SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) Practitioner (“QSP”) and that the Bidder is certified to be the WCA’s QSP, as required by the current California State Water Board’s Construction General Permit.

14. General Acknowledgement. The Bidder represents that it is competent, knowledgeable, and has special skills with respect to 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 Work that may create, during the Work, unusual or peculiar unsafe conditions hazardous to persons and property.

Bidder expressly acknowledges that it is aware of such peculiar risks and that it has the skill and experience to foresee and to adopt protective measures to adequately and safely perform the Work with respect to such hazards.

15. False Claims Act. Bidder expressly acknowledges that it is aware that if a false claim is knowingly submitted (as the terms “claim” and “knowingly” are defined in the California False Claims Act, Cal. Gov. Code, §12650 et seq.), the WCA will be entitled to civil remedies set forth in the California False Claim Act. It may also be considered fraud and the Contractor may be subject to criminal prosecution.

Furthermore, Bidder hereby certifies to the WCA that all representations, certifications, and statements made by Bidder, as set forth in this bid form, are true and correct and are made under penalty of perjury.

Dated this day of 20

Signature

Signed by (Print Name)

Title of Person Signing

Name of Bidder

Type of Organization

Address of Bidder

Taxpayer's Identification No. of Bidder

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Web page

Bidder’s DIR Registration No.: No.:

Contractor's License No(s): No.: Class: Expiration Date:

No.: Class: Expiration Date:

No.: Class: Expiration Date:

If Bidder is a corporation, provide the following:

Name of Corporation:

President:

Secretary:

Treasurer:

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DOCUMENT 00 43 13

BID BOND (SECURITY)

(Note: If Bidder is providing a bid bond as its bid security, Bidder must use this form, NOT a surety company form.)

The undersigned, _________________________________________________________ as Principal (“Principal”);

and _________________________________________________________ as Surety (“Surety”; a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of ________________________________ and authorized to do business as a surety in the State of California) are held and firmly bound unto the Watershed Conservation Authority (“WCA”) as Obligee, in the sum of $ Dollars, lawful money of the United States, for the payment to the WCA will and truly to be made pursuant to the provisions herein.