Gilbert street improvements at railroad crossing (phase 2) project

Closed State & local contract opportunity

Solicitation number
IFB-080-2502501-AC2
State
California
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Opportunity details come from procurement.opengov.com. Updated .

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The County of Orange Public Works is soliciting bids for the Gilbert Street Improvements at Railroad Crossing (Phase 2) Project, a comprehensive infrastructure enhancement initiative located in Stanton, California. This fully electronic Invitation for Bid (IFB) requires only pre-qualified contractors with an active California Class A contractor's license to submit proposals electronically via OpenGov by March 25, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The project involves installing a new traffic signal system, upgrading an existing rail signal system, reconstructing rail crossing panels and approaches, and implementing upgraded signing, striping, sidewalks, and curb ramps. Contractors must comply with Labor Code Section 1771.1(a) regarding contractor registration and prevailing wage requirements, and will be required to coordinate closely with Union Pacific Railroad for crossing improvements. Key project objectives include infrastructure modernization, traffic flow enhancement, and railroad crossing safety improvements. All technical questions must be submitted through the OpenGov website to Amanda Casas by March 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM, with only answers provided through the county's online bidding system considered binding.

The procurement is restricted to five pre-qualified contractors: All American Asphalt, Beador Construction Company, Los Angeles Engineering, PALP Inc. (dba Excel Paving Company), and J&E Construction Corporation. The project estimated contract amount is $1,007,005.00, funded through the Orange County Road Capital Improvement Fund. Successful bidders must provide a 10% bid security, performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract amount, and demonstrate comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and railroad protective liability insurance. Contractors will be required to enter a "Contractor's Right of Entry Agreement" with Union Pacific Railroad and coordinate utility modifications with Southern California Edison, AT&T, and local water and sanitation districts. The project has a contract duration of 160 working days from the Notice to Proceed, with potential for further negotiations with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Contractors must also submit detailed safety documentation, including injury prevention programs, material safety data sheets, and training records prior to commencing work.

Opportunity text

****ONLY PRE-QUALIFIED BIDDERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO PLACE BID. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PRE-QUALIFICATION CONTRACTOR LIST****
OC PUBLIC WORKS IS SOLICITING BIDS FROM INTERESTED AND QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS FOR THE GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENTS AT RAILROAD CRSSING (PHASE 2) PROJECT.
THIS IS A FULLY ELECTRONIC INVITATION FOR BID (IFB). BIDDERS MUST SUBMIT THEIR BID ON-LINE. ONLY ELECTRONIC RESPONSES VIA OPENGOV WILL BE ACCEPTED. TO BE RESPONSIVE, BIDS SHALL BE UPLOADED ELECTRONICALLY AND INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. BIDDERS MUST HOLD AN ACTIVE "CLASS A" LICENSE ISSUED BY CALIFORNIA STATE CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE BOARD.

ORIGINAL BID SECURITY DOCUMENTS SHALL BE RECEIVED AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS BY 2:00 P.M. ON THE BID CLOSING DATE OR SUBMITTALS SHALL BE DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE:
COUNTY OF ORANGE/COUNTY ADMINISTRATION SOUTH BUILDING
601 N. ROSS STREET, 4th FLOOR
SANTA ANA, CA 92701
ATTN: AMANDA CASAS

**BIDDERS ARE ADVISED TO CAREFULLY READ THE COUNTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A BID. AWARDED BIDDER MUST PROVIDE ALL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS WITHIN TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS OF RECOMMENDATION OF AWARD BUT PRIOR TO OFFICIAL CONTRACT AWARD.


**PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, NON-ACCEPTANCE OF COUNTY OF ORANGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS MAY DEEM A BID NON-RESPONSIVE. THE COUNTY WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY OTHER TERMS, CONDITIONS, OR PROVISIONS CONTRARY TO THOSE CONTAINED WITHIN THIS SOLICITATION.
**THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BID(S) MAY BE SUBJECT TO FURTHER NEGOTIATIONS.**
ALL CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS MUST COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF LABOR CODE SECTION 1771.1(A), PERTAINING TO REGISTRATION OF CONTRACTORS PURSUANT TO SECTION 1725.5. BIDS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED FROM UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 1771.1.

CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO PAY PREVAILING WAGES FOR ALL APPLICABLE WORK PERFORMED ON COUNTY PROPERTY. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PRESENTATION FROM THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR INFORMATION ON PREVAILING WAGES.


ALL QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THIS SOLICITATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO: AMANDA CASAS, OC PUBLIC WORKS/PROCUREMENT SERVICES, VIA THE OPENGOV WEBSITE.

ONLY QUESTIONS ANSWERED VIA THE COUNTY'S ONLINE BIDDING SYSTEM WILL BE BINDING. INTERPRETATIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS OBTAINED OUTSIDE OF THE COUNTY'S BIDING SYSTEM SHALL NOT BE BINDING AND SHALL BE CONSIDERED INVALID.
*******IMPORTANT DATES*******
MARCH 14, 2024 - QUESTIONS POSTED ON OPENGOV, DUE BY 2:00 P.M.

MARCH 25, 2024 - BIDS & ORIGINAL BID SECURITY ARE DUE AT 2:00 P.M.

** IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR ANY ADDENDA AND/OR OTHER INFORMATION. **

IT IS THE BIDDER'S SOLE RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THEIR BIDS ARE RECEIVED ON TIME BY THE COUNTY'S ONLINE BIDDING SYSTEM.

THE COUNTY OF ORANGE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BIDS THAT DO NOT ARRIVE BY THE REQUIRED DATE AND TIME.

FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH OPENGOV, PLEASE CONTACT OPENGOV CUSTOMER SUPPORT VIA OPENGOV.COM WEBSITE CHAT OR EMAIL AT SUPPORT@OPENGOV.COM.

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