Site work for a mixed-use development in Gilroy, California. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The Project scope, in accordance with the Contract Documents, includes the following Full compliance with federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, permits, as required to construct the Project; Full compliance with the terms and conditions of various Resource Agency permits obtained for the Project; Furnish a licensed biologist, and licensed geologist as required for the Project; Provide an arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) to oversee tree pruning and removal operations. Compliance with NPDES General Permit, including SWPPP preparation, and installation of Best Management Practices (BMP's); Installation of a temporary sound barrier to reduce construction noise to the surrounding businesses and residences; Implementation of an excavated materials management plan, including but not limited to soil stockpiling, soil testing, water quality testing, and legal disposal; Proper excavation, handling, and legal disposal of contaminated materials, potentially naturally occurring asbestos containing materials, including hazardous materials, if encountered; Control of water, including the design, implementation, and maintenance of dewatering facilities; Mobilization, including, but not limited to the installation of fully operational temporary trailers/office facilities; Demobilization, including, but not limited to the removal and/or legal disposal of all temporary facilities; Support Public Outreach efforts; Implement and maintain public safety measures, including, but not limited to installation of temporary fencing at the perimeter of the work areas; Clearing and grubbing within the Project limits, including demolition, the removal of trees, vegetation, concrete, and other miscellaneous items; Surveying, grade control, and construction staking; Tunnel construction through the existing geographic hill within the City of Morgan Hill (locally known as "Nob Hill"), including the Tunnel Inlet and Outlet Portals and overburden grouting for ground improvement; Tunnel construction instrumentation and monitoring; o A Licensed California Blaster is required to oversee all Tunnel blasting operations, including the Contractor paying all fees to obtain a permit from the County of Santa Clara for the use -of explosives; o Structure removal or demolition, and legal disposal of miscellaneous structures; o Construct the Hale Avenue Extension improvements from approximately Warren Avenue to approximately 300 feet north of West Main Avenue; o Excavation and general fill, at varying slopes, and removal and replacement of unsuitable material; o Hauling and legal disposal of materials; o Constructing and surfacing aggregate base maintenance roads; o Street reconstruction as required to construct the Project; o A C-57 licensed contractor shall conduct all subsurface drilling and abandonment of existing wells, including monitoring wells as shown within the Project limits; o Modifying and constructing storm drain outfalls and connections of existing and new storm drain culverts, including drop inlets and outlets; o Provide all the necessary traffic control, traffic control signage, devices, etc. as required for temporary road work, including closures; o Install temporary pedestrian detours, including all materials, concrete, fencing, signage, as required to safely detour pedestrians; o Construct and Install temporary driveways, etc. to private residents and local businesses to maintain ingress-egress at all times throughout the Project as required to complete the work; o Furnishing and Installation of permanent fencing, bollards, and gates; o Furnishing and Installation of pre-cast reinforced concrete box culverts; o Culvert modifications, including sloped protection barrier device at Ciolino Avenue; o Cast-in-place reinforced concrete structures including, but not limited to transition structures, wing walls, culvert access structures, culvert inlets, and culvert outlets, including the Dewitt Creek 72" storm drain RCP confluence at Ciolino Avenue; o Replace or install various concrete driveways, sidewalks, curbs and gutters; o Existing bridge culvert structural modifications; o Furnishing and Installation of rock slope protection;Utility coordination and relocations including, but not limited to potable water line facilities, sewer facilities, overhead and underground electrical facilities, telecommunication lines/facilities, and storm drain facilities; o Coordinate work activities with various utility companies or owners needed to relocate their facilities as required for the Project; o Non-native plant control shall be conducted by a Contractor or Subcontractor with a current California Pesticide Application license and Applicator Business license; o Revegetation (hydroseeding); o Soils testing and hazardous materials disposal including potentially naturally occurring asbestos testing; o Other miscellaneous construction work and items necessary to satisfactorily complete the Project work Contract Time. Time limit for the completion of the Work is 1050 calendar days. See Contract Documents, Special Provisions, Article 12.04. Time Allowance for Completion of Work for Milestones and Contract Times. Liquidated Damages. See Standard Provisions, Liquidated Damages, Article 5.08 and Special Provisions, Liquidated Damages, Article 12.07 of the Contract Documents for requirements regarding Liquidated Damages. Estimated Cost. The estimated cost of the Project is between $4 7 million and $52 million. This estimate is intended to serve merely as an indication of the magnitude of the Work. Neither the Bidder(s) nor the Contractor will be entitled to pursue a claim or be compensated due to variance in the stated estimated cost range. Contractor's License Requirement. The Bidder must possess a current Class A Contractor's license issued by the California Department of Consumer affairs, Contractor's State License Board when the Bid is submitted. Regardless of whether a subcontractor must be identified at the time of Bid, each subcontractor must also be properly licensed to perform its scope of Work. In addition, the Bidder or subcontractor must possess an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certification, a C-57 license, a current California Blaster's License, a California Pesticid Application license, and Applicator Business license. All licenses must be in effect when the Bid is submitted. Inquiries. The Bidder must submit all requests for clarification, or interpretation of the Bid Documents in accordance with the requirements stated in Instructions to Bidders, paragraph #7. Questions During Bidding. Written questions must be directed to the Contracts Administrator at scvwdplanroom@valleywater.org and submitted at least nine (9) calendar days before the deadline for receipt of Bids. Process Questions. For questions regarding the bid process, please contact the District Plan Room at scvwdplanroom@valleywater.org Prevailing Wage Requirements A Workers employed on this Project must be paid at rates at least equal to the prevailing wage rates as determined by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Section 1770 et seq. of the Labor Code. Said wage rates are incorporated herein by reference and are available on the State of California Department of Industrial Relations website at: http://www.dir.ca.gov/. See Standard Provisions, Prevailing Wages Article 4.04. through Apprentices Article 4.06. for related requirements. Due to the County of Santa Clara Public Health Officer's Order, District offices will remain closed to the public until further notice. The wage rates are therefore not currently available for review at District offices. B. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations. The Contractor and subcontractors must furnish the records specified in Section 1776 directly to the Labor Commissioner, in the following manner: monthly, in a format prescribed by the Labor Commissioner. Bidder's Security. Each Proposal must be accompanied by cash, a certified check, cashier's check, or an original Bidder's bond in the sum of not less than 10 percent of the total aggregate of the Proposal including all additive and supplemental Bid items, if any. Said checks or bond must be made payable to the Santa Clara Valley Water District Equal Opportunity. The District is an equal opportunity employer and all Contractors of District projects are to have and follow a policy of equal opportunity including adherence to all state and federal laws and regulations, including the Federal Equal Opportunity Clause Online Bid Opening - One tap mobile: +16699009128, 3796054075# US (San Jose) +13462487799, 3796054075# US (Houston) Dial by your location: +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) + 1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 379 605 4075 Find your local number: https://valleywater.zoom.us/u/aekffBkBma The objective of the site visit is to familiarize prospective Bidders with the site; no additional site visits will be allowed. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the District will require that all participants adhere to the orders of Social Distancing. All persons attending the Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit are required to adhere to the orders of Social Distancing, and are also required to bring the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) i.e. protective face covering, in order to be allowed entrance onto the site. All persons entering the site will be required to wear proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), closed toe shoes, hard hat, safety vest, and umbrella if it is raining. No open toed shoes are allowed. Thank you,