Site work and paving for a civil project in Aptos, California. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; and water / sewer project.

The work includes mobilization and demobilization and the procurement and installation of materials for approximately 7,160 feet of 12-inch-diameter C900 DR14 PVC potable water main on Soquel Dr. by open-cut method, approximately 2,135 feet of 6-inch-diameter C900 DR14 PVC potable water main on Haas Dr. by open-cut method, approximately 38 tie-ins to existing water mains, 13 fire hydrant replacements, 7 fire hydrant reconnects, 1 fire hydrant relocation, 3 underground vaults for pressure reducing valves, 8 service manifolds, ~ 102 service connections, combination air/vacuum valves, blowoffs, traffic control, pavement repairs, slurry seal, and all other incidental work. Questions concerning this project should be submitted in writing via regular mail, email, or fax and directed to: NAME: Brice Dahlmeier, P.E., Associate Engineer Soquel Creek Water District ADDRESS: 5180 Soquel Dr Soquel, CA 95073 PHONE: (831) 475-8501 ext. 120 E-MAIL: briced@soquelcreekwater.org The successful bidder will have 228 working days to substantially complete the project from the Notice to Proceed. Total of 303 working days for final completion At the successful Contractor's option, securities may be substituted for the required retention, in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the State of California Public Contract Code. Bidders are hereby notified that specific experience requirements must be met in order to be considered a responsive, responsible bidder. These requirements include the successful completion of at least three (3) underground water pipeline installation public works projects within the public right of way over the past five (5) years. The Bidder shall complete the Certification of Experience in Section 00420 detailing the projects that fulfill these requirements. The Contractor shall perform at least sixty (60%) percent of the Contract Bid Amount. This portion of work shall encompass the performance of work by the Contractor's forces and equipment, the procurement of materials and equipment by the Contractor and field related general conditions required to support and supervise the construction effort. 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. 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. The lowest three bidders shall complete information for products proposed as equals must be submitted to the Owner for review no later than 4:30 p.m. on the fifth day following the bid opening in accordance with the Schedule of Major Equipment and Material Suppliers, Section 00450. The Owner reserves the sole right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in a bid. No bidder may withdraw its bid for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the date set for the opening thereof. The Bidder shall guarantee the total bid price for a period of ninety (90) calendar days from the date of bid opening. 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 bidder's 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) working days of notification of award include, but are not limited to, a payment 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, and a maintenance bond in an amount of at least ten (10) percent of the amount payable by 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.