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

Fed Ex Bid Bond to: EMWD, 2270 Trumble Road, Perris, CA, 92570 Mail Bid Bond to: EMWD, P O Box 8300, Perris, CA 92572-8300 All bids submitted will become the property of EMWD and subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act. All bidders must have an employee of their firm sign-in and attend the mandatory pre-bid walk-through meeting. Failure to do so shall deem your bid nonresponsive. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). For your safety, attendees shall bring and wear hard hats, safety vests, and close-toed shoes, if construction is present. All questions must be submitted in writing by 5:00 p.m. on THURSDAY, JUNE 18 to Mr. Jeff Allred c/o Mario Flores; EMAIL: allredje@emwd.org & florema@emwd.org. or FAX: 951-928-6111. Questions received after this time may not be responded to. All bonds shall be executed by admitted surety insurers, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure section 995.120. Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check or satisfactory surety bond (by utilizing the Districts Bid Bond form BB-1) for not less than 10% of the bidders total contract price as a guarantee that the bidder shall, within seven (7) days after the mailing of a notice of acceptance of bid by the District to the bidder, enter into the written contract supplied by the District. The District shall return the bid bond, upon request. The Contractor shall furnish a faithful performance bond in an amount equal to 100% of the amount of the contract and a labor payment bond in an amount equal to 100% of the contract amount. Due to the special requirements of the project, the DISTRICT has performed a public invitation to pre-qualify bidders for the project. Only firms that have prequalified shall be entitled to submit a bid for this project. The work to be constructed is located on 44942 Palm Avenue in the city of Hemet, CA. The work comprises providing temporary power during construction, including a temporary switchboard with (2) 200 HP VFDs and a portable generator; removal of existing electrical equipment to be replaced; construction of SCE Metering Switchboard; construction of 800 Amp Distribution Switchboard; construction of 800 Amp manual transfer switch and generator receptacle connection box; construction of four (4) VFDS; construction of a new Control Panel and installation of EMWD provided OIT and RTU backplane and appurtenances; construction of new conduits and wiring including replacement of existing power and control cables with XHHW-2 type conductors; and construction of site improvements including retaining wall, concrete slab, chain-link fencing, gates, and relocating existing antenna tower. Pursuant to Section 995.660(a) of the Code of Civil Procedure, the Contractor shall submit the following documents with the performance and payment bonds: (1) The original, or a certified copy, of the unrevoked appointment, power of attorney, bylaws, or other instrument entitling or authorizing the person who executed the bond to do so; (2) A certified copy of the certificate of authority of the insurer issued by the State of Californias Insurance Commissioner; and (3) Copies of the insurer's most recent annual and quarterly statements filed with the Department of Insurance. NO PAYMENT SHALL BE MADE UNTIL THE BONDS ARE APPROVED BY THE DISTRICT Safety. Safety of all activities in connection with the work is of paramount and overriding importance to the District. The District is recognized by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal OSHA) as an active participant in the California Voluntary Protection Program (Cal VPP). The District is designated a Cal STAR site due to our high-level commitment to safety. Bidders on this project will be required to comply with and meet all applicable Cal OSHA requirements of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, including their current Injury and Illness Prevention Plan, T8 CCR Section 3203. All bidders shall complete the C-16 Annual Summary of Work Related Injuries and Illness (Cal/OSHA Form 300A) and the C-17 Contractors Cal/OSHA Compliance History and SIC Code form. Failure to fully divulge, complete and submit these forms may deem your bid nonresponsive A safety conference shall be scheduled prior to the preconstruction conference to review the experience modification rating, the respective safety requirements, and to discuss implementation of all health and safety provisions related to this project. Bonding Estimate: $475,000 - $600,000 Contract Time. No bid or bid security may be withdrawn for seventy-five (75) calendar days after the date bids are received. The successful bidder shall, within seven (7) calendar days after the District mails a notice of acceptance of bid, return the signed agreement and bonds, and attend the pre-construction conference at the District office. The contract period shall commence seven (7) calendar days from the date of the Notice-of-Acceptance-of Proposal. The Contractor shall complete all work, including testing, within four hundred twenty-five (425) calendar days. Contractor Classification. Bidders on this work will be required to be licensed by the State of California as Classification A - General Engineering Contractor or a Classification C-10 Electrical Contractor at the time of the bid and at the time of award as such license is defined in Section 7056 and/or Section 7058 of the Business and Professional Code and Section 732 of the California Administrative Code.