Renovation of a water / sewer project in Novato, California. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

The successful bidder will have 121 calendar days to substantially complete the project from the Notice to Proceed. The estimated cost of construction is $350,000. All of said work is to be done at the places and in the particular locations, of the form, sizes and dimensions and of the materials, and to the lines and grades and at the elevations as shown on the plans and specifications made therefore and approved by the Owner. The Owner hereby advises all bidders that the successful bidder shall: 1. Employ the appropriate number of apprentices on the job site as set forth in California Labor Code 1777.5; 2. Provide Worker's Compensation coverage, as set forth in California Labor Code Sections 1860 and 1861; 3. Keep and maintain the records of work performed on the public works project, as set forth in California Labor Code Section 1812; 4. Keep and maintain the records required under California Labor Code Section 1776 which shall be subject to inspection pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1776 and California Code of Regulations, Division 1, Chapter 8, Subchapter 3, Article 6, Section 16400 (e); and 5. Be subject to other requirements imposed by law. In accordance with Public Contract Code 20784 each bid must conform and be responsive to the invitation, the Plans and Specifications, and all documents comprising the Contract Documents. Each bid shall be presented under sealed cover and shall be accompanied by a certified check or bidder's bond, made payable to the Owner, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid. The said check or bidders bond shall be given as a guarantee that the successful bidder will execute the contract in conformity with the form of agreement contained within the contract documents, and will furnish bonds and insurance policies as specified within ten (10) days after notification of the award of the Contract to the successful bidder. The contract documents that the successful bidder must submit within ten (10) days of notification of award include, but are not limited to, a payment or labor and materials bond in an amount of at least 100 percent of the amount payable by the terms of the project contract and that satisfies the requirements of California Civil Code Section 3248, and a performance bond in an amount of at least 100 percent of the amount payable by the terms of the contract. All project bonds must be executed by an admitted surety insurer in accordance with applicable law and acceptable to the Owner. Cost for work described in each addendum issued during the time of bidding shall be included in the Bid and the addenda shall become a part of the Contract documents. Bidders shall develop and submit bids at their own expense. The Owner will not reimburse any costs associated with the development and submittal of any and all Bids. The Owner reserves the sole right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in a bid.