Site work for a water / sewer project in Novato, California. Working plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

In general the Work consists of but is not limited to construction of a 125,000 gallon above ground cast-in-place concrete potable water storage tank and appurtenances, including excavation, grading and piping improvements. The location of the project site is located at the end of Drakes View Drive, Inverness, CA. The Contract time for Substantial Completion of all the Work is hereby established as 225 days beginning with the date of the Notice to Proceed from the District. Bids shall be executed upon the separately stapled bid forms provided, which are provided for convenience in submitting bids and are not a part of said Contract Documents. If there are any discrepancies between the stapled bid forms and the Contract Documents, the Contract Documents shall take precedence. Bid guarantee, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid dollar amount and conforming to the prescribed bidding procedures, is required to be submitted with each bid as a guaranty to be forfeited should the bidder, if awarded the contract, fail to enter into the same, or fail to furnish in a timely manner, the bonds and/or proof of insurance. In accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 3400, bidders may propose equals of products listed in the plans and specifications by manufacturer name, brand or model number, unless the technical specifications or plans specify that the product is only available from one source, or is necessary to match others in use. Complete information for products proposed as equals must be submitted to the District for review no later than 5:00 p.m. on the fifth day following the bid opening in accordance with the Schedule of Major Equipment and Material Suppliers, Section 00450. North Marin Water District will not recognize any claim for additional compensation because of the payment by the Contractor of any wage rate in excess of the prevailing wage rates on file as aforesaid. The possibility of a wage increase is one of the elements to be considered by the Contractor in determining his/her or its bid and will not, under any circumstances, be considered as the basis of a claim against the District. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, for moneys earned by the Contractor and with held by North Marin Water District to ensure the performance of the Contract, the Contractor may, at its option, choose to substitute securities meeting the requirements of said Public Contract Code Section 22300. All bidders shall be licensed under the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California to do the type of work contemplated in the project. In accordance with provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the District has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid Class A License at the time that the bid is submitted. Failure to possess the specified license shall render the bid non-responsive. The successful bidder will be required to furnish the following: Payment Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price; Faithful Performance Bond, in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price; and evidences of insurance in full compliance with requirements set forth, INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Each bidder shall submit with its bid a statement setting forth its experience on the forms included in the Bid Proposal. Telephones will not be available to bidders for the preparation of the bids or for calling in bid results. Bid forms received after the designated time will not be accepted. Bidders and their authorized agents are invited to attend the bid opening. No bidder may withdraw its bid for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids. If the Contract is awarded, the District will give the successful Bidder a Notice of Award within sixty (60) calendar days of the opening bids. The successful Bidder shall execute the Contract, furnish required bonds and insurance certificates within ten (10) working days after the date of the Notice of Award. The District may withhold issuance of the Notice to Proceed for a period not to exceed sixty (60) calendar days after the date the Contract Agreement is executed. The Contractor shall start the Work within ten (10) working days after the date of the Notice to Proceed. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids; to make any awards or any rejections in what it alone considers to be in the best interest of the District; and waive any irregularities in the bids. The successful bidder must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against on the basis of age, color, race, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual preference, marital status, and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.