Renovation of a mixed-use development in Berkeley, California. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

The renovation of rooms 384, 387 & 391 into a dry laboratory and storage room by the construction of walls, lighting systems, power systems, HVAC systems and room finishes. To allow the University to evaluate bidders, each bidder must submit with its bid, a Contractor's Special Statement of Experience. This Contractor's Special Statement of Experience must be provided on the Contractor's letterhead. If your firm provides inaccurate or incomplete information your firm will be found non-responsive. If your firm receives negative project references they may be found non-responsive. Prospective bidders will find that parking may be difficult. The Owner recommends that you allow ample time to find a parking space, walk to and locate the starting point from which the Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Visit will begin. Prospective bidders arriving late after the Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Visit has commenced will not be allowed to submit a bid as a prime contractor for this project. Prospective bidders must be present for the entire Pre-Bid Site Visit. The work described in the contract is a public work subject to section 1771 of the California Labor Code. No contractor or subcontractor, regardless of tier, may be listed on a Bid for, or engage in the performance of, any portion of this project, unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 and 1771.1. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. Every effort will be made to ensure that all persons have equal access to contracts and other business opportunities with the University within the limits imposed by law or University policy. Each Bidder may be required to show evidence of its equal employment opportunity policy. The successful Bidder and its Subcontractors will be required to follow the nondiscrimination requirements set forth in the Bidding Documents and to pay prevailing wage rates at the location of the Work. The successful Bidder shall pay all persons providing construction services and/or any labor on site, including any University location, no less than the UC Fair Wage (defined as $13 per hour as of 10/1/15, $14 per hour as of 10/1/16, and $15 per hour as of 10/1/17) and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local working condition requirements. The successful Bidder will be required to have the following State of California Contractor's license current at the time of submission of the Bid: License classification/code: "B" - general building contractor.