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

**As of December 18, 2020, project is rejected and will rebid due to the bids were significantly higher than the engineer’s estimate.** Request for Sealed Bids - Thornton Davis Roads Sanitary Sewer Pump Station Rehabilitation and Don Avenue Santiago Way Sanitary Sewer Pump Station Rehabilitation The work includes: Rehabilitation of dry wells, wet wells and controls for two (2) sanititary sewer pump stations. The work shall be performed in accordance with the intent of the Contract Documents, including as stated in the Contract and the Technical and Special Provisions, excluding only the work indicated or specified to be provided by the City or others under separate contract or other arrangement. In the event of a conflict between the Project Specifications and the City of Stockton Standard Specifications and Plans, the Project Specifications shall take precedence. Prospective bidders shall monitor City's website/bid flash for any project addenda or updates. As prescribed in the Instructions to Bidders for this project, a bid guaranty in an amount not less than ten percent [10%] of the total base bid price, plus additives, if any, 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 fails to furnish in a timely manner the bonds and/or proof of insurance. Each bid shall also be accompanied by the Non-Collusion Declaration, and all of the other required documents and information furnished in the official bidding documents. Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly marked "BID" and shall indicate the project name, project number, bid opening date, and contractor's name and address. Bidders and the public are invited to be present at the public opening and declaration of said bids. Official bid documents received after the designated time will not be accepted. No bidder may withdraw its bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening of bids. The project is to be substantially completed within one hundred eighty (180) consecutive calendar days from the date specified in the Notice to Proceed, and final completion will be achieved thirty (30) consecutive calendar days thereafter. Time for commencement and completion of the work is consequential, and time is to be of the essence of the Contract. All bidders shall be licensed under the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. The Contractor shall possess a valid Class "A" license at the time the bid is submitted and retain the license through the duration of the project. Failure to possess the specified license shall render the bid as non-responsive. The successful Contractor shall obtain a City of Stockton business license prior to contract execution and retain the license through the duration of the project. All bidders must comply with the State of California Contractor Registration Requirements, which states all Contractors or subcontractors shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. The general prevailing rate of wages for each craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to perform the Contract is on file with the City of Stockton. Bidders are hereby notified that the successful bidder and any subcontractor under that contract shall pay prevailing wage rates in performing the Contract. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. Contractors must submit their certified payroll records directly to the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement Compliance Monitoring Unit, as well as the City of Stockton. Pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code Section 3.68.090 preference shall be given to the purchase of supplies, materials, equipment, and contractual services from local merchants, quality and price being equal. Local merchants who have a physical business location within the boundaries of San Joaquin County, and who have applied for and paid a business license tax and registration fee pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 5.08, License Taxes, shall be granted two (2) percent bid preference. Local merchants who have a physical business location within the boundaries of the City of Stockton Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 5.08, License Taxes, shall be granted five (5) percent bid preference. This section is intended to provide preference in the award of certain City contracts in order to encourage businesses to move into and expand within the City. For projects valued at $100,000 and above, pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code Section 3.68.095 the contractor and all subcontractors shall make a good faith effort to employ at least 50% of the workforce on this project from local residents, as measured by total labor work hours. Failure of any contractor or subcontractor to comply with these requirements shall be deemed a material breach of the contract or subcontract. Contractors and subcontractors shall maintain records necessary for monitoring their compliance with Section 3.68.095. For projects valued at $1,000,000 and above, pursuant to the implementation of the Community Workforce and Training Agreement (CWTA) adopted by the City Council on July 26, 2016, the successful bidder shall be required to comply with the provisions of the CWTA. If the Contract is to be awarded, the Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder as defined in the Stockton Municipal Code; provided, however, the City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to re-advertise for bids or to provide for the work to be done by the City of Stockton's internal work force. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Labor and Materials Bond and a Faithful Performance Bond, each in the sum of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract bid price. Said bonds shall be furnished by a company authorized to issue surety bonds in the State of California, on official forms furnished by the City, and said bonds shall be executed by the surety and contractor before or concurrently with the signing of the Contract. The acceptable surety will meet the minimum standard as set forth in the contract documents. For information on technical data, contact Dameon Flores, Municipal Utilities Department, (209) 937-8649, e-mail: dameon.flores@stocktonca.gov.