Renovation of an educational facility in Covina, California. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

All bids shall be made and presented only on the forms presented by the District. Any bids received after the time specified above or after any extensions due to material changes shall be returned unopened. The Contract Time is sixty (60) days. 2020-1014 Estimated Cost for Project: $69,000 Any Contractor bidding on the Project who fails to attend the entire mandatory job walk and conference will be deemed a non-responsive bidder and will have its bid returned unopened. Contractor shall possess at the time of its bid, the following classification(s) of Contractor's California State license: B License This Project is being let in accordance with the informal bid requirements of the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act ("CUPCCAA") set forth in Public Contract Code section 22000 et seq. (specifically, the informal bidding procedures in Section 22032(b)). Bidders shall comply with any requirements set forth in the CUPCCAA including all guidelines and requirements in the current California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Commission Cost Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual. All contractors submitting bids must be on the District's current list of approved contractors pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22034. Miscellaneous Information. Each bidder shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to the California Business and Professions Code, and be licensed to perform the work called for in the Contract Documents. Contractor's Subcontractors shall be licensed pursuant to California law for the trades necessary to perform the work called for in the Contract Documents. Each bid must strictly conform with and be responsive to the Contract Documents as defined in the General Conditions. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding. Each bidder shall submit with its bid, on the form furnished with the Contract Documents, a list of the designated subcontractors on this Project as required by the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act, California Public Contract Code section 4100 et seq. In accordance with California Public Contract Code section 22300, the District will permit the substitution of securities for any moneys withheld by the District to ensure performance under the Contract. At the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with the District, or with a state or federally chartered bank as the escrow agent, who shall then pay such moneys to the Contractor. Upon satisfactory completion of the Contract, the securities shall be returned to the Contractor. Each bidder's bid must be accompanied by one of the following forms of bidder's security: (1) cash; (2) a cashier's check made payable to the District; (3) a certified check made payable to the District; or (4) a bidder's bond executed by a California admitted surety as defined in Code of Civil Procedure section 995.120, made payable to the District in the form set forth in the Contract Documents. Such bidder's security must be in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the maximum amount of bid as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into the proposed Contract, if the same is awarded to such bidder, and will provide the required Performance and Payment Bonds, insurance certificates and any other required documents. In the event of failure to enter into said Contract or provide the necessary documents, said security will be forfeited. The Contractor and all Subcontractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 of the Labor Code. The District has obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work in the locality in which this work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Contract. These per diem rates, including holiday and overtime work, as well as employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, and similar purposes, are on file at the District, and are also available from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. Pursuant to California Labor Code section 1720 et seq., it shall be mandatory upon the Contractor to whom the Contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor under such Contractor, to pay not less than the said specified rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the Contract. A Contractor or Subcontractor 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 Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded. This Project is a public works project as defined in Labor Code section 1720. Each Contractor bidding on this Project and all Subcontractors (of any tier) performing any portion of the work must comply with the Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 and must be properly and currently registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations ("DIR") and qualified to perform public works pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 throughout the duration of the Project. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall furnish certified payroll records as required pursuant Labor Code section 1776 directly to the Labor Commissioner in accordance with Labor Code section 1771.4 on at least on a monthly basis (or more frequently if required by the District or the Labor Commissioner) and in a format prescribed by the Labor Commissioner. Monitoring and enforcement of the prevailing wage laws and related requirements will be performed by the Labor Commissioner/ Department of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE). The Contractor and all Subcontractors shall furnish certified payroll records as required pursuant Labor Code section 1776 directly to the Labor Commissioner in accordance with Labor Code section 1771.4 on at least on a monthly basis (or more frequently if required by the District or the Labor Commissioner) and in a format prescribed by the Labor Commissioner. No bidder may withdraw any bid for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids. Separate payment and performance bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the total Contract amount, are required, and shall be provided to the District prior to execution of the Contract and shall be in the form set forth in the Contract Documents. All bonds (Bid, Performance, and Payment) must be issued by a California admitted surety as defined in California Code of Civil Procedure section 995.120. Where applicable, bidders must meet the requirements set forth in Public Contract Code section 10115 et seq., Military and Veterans Code section 999 et seq. and California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 1896.60 et seq. regarding Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise ("DVBE") Programs. Forms are included in this Bid Package. Any request for substitutions pursuant to Public Contract Code section 3400 must be made at the time of Bid on the Substitution Request form set forth in the Contract Documents and included with the bid. No telephone or facsimile machine will be available to bidders on the District premises at any time. It is each bidder's sole responsibility to ensure its bid is timely delivered and received at the location designated as specified above. Any bid received at the designated location after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids shall be returned to the bidder unopened. 5323993Question: please provide the current specifications for the existing glazing, door, & hardware schedule. Also, provide the color and manufacturer for glass tint. Per Northview HS Teacher’s Lounge Specifications and Sheet SL-1; Keynote 15. Clarification: As per Reference Note #15 under new construction notes, new 36"x7'0" aluminum storefront door to match Library exterior aluminum door provide shading.......Alum. door finish hardware shall also match existing such as panic device, closer, etc. Refer to "SLATER GLASS & MIRRORS" previously furnished and installed aluminum doors at the Library. Contact person Nick Rawe, Phone No.: 213-703-5220, 626-254-0614. Refer to "BUDGET BLINDS" previously furnish and installed the shade over the aluminum glass door. Contact person Jeff Gilmour, Tel. No.: 626-255-2583. Question: Please provide electrical plans showing: demo of existing electrical (as needed) locations of existing fire alarms; existing and new electrical outlet locations; new data drops & relocation of existing; and what existing electrical will remain unchanged. Per Northview HS Teacher’s Lounge Specifications and Sheet SL-1. Clarification: There is no available electrical plan. A mandatory jobwalk and unlimited jobsite visit is being allowed during bid process for the contractor to be familiar with the job electrical as-built condition relative to the new electrical requirements. Existing fire alarm devices (pull station, horn & strobes) location stays as-is, existing outlet not shown on the plan may be removed or use as source for new non-dedicated outlet(s). New data drops and outlets are already shown in the plan (4/SL-2), in lieu of quadruplex, each of those convenience outlets along the south side casework shall be 20amp regular duplex GFCI type wired on a dedicated circuit. Provide switch for the garbage disposal. All other outlets can be regular duplex only in lieu of quadruplex with USB for those outlets above north high counter. Provide additional new circuit breakers as needed, consider at least 10-20amp circuits. Contractor to survey the jobsite with due diligence, this project is considered to be a "Design Build". Question: Will the fire extinguisher cabinet stay semi-recessed or will it be wall-mounted during installation? Please clarify. Per Sheet SL-1; Keynote 21. Clarification: As per Keynote #21 under new construction notes, Fire Extinguisher in semi-recessed fire extinguisher cabinet. Fire Extinguisher shall be 10lbs. Tri-Class Model No. 3010, 4A-60BC Fire Extinguisher Cabinet shall be semi-recessed stainless-steel model 7162 by Potter Roemer. Provide required wood blockings and patch around the opening. Question: At the job walk, it was stated the new flooring as “owner-furnished, contractor installed”. However, this is not stated in the current set of plans. Please confirm that owner is to provide all flooring material (vinyl tile, glue, etc.) to be installed by contractor. Per Sheet SL-1, Reference Note 17. Clarification: New Luxury Vinyl floor tiles......as noted in Keynote #17 under new construction notes shall be furnished by the District/Owner, installed by contractor including required glue/adhesive and 4" rubber cove base. Question: Reference the above keynote and attached scope sheet. Please clarify whether F&R Interiors will be providing and installing all cabinetry or are they to be installed by general contractor, but furnished by F&R. Per Northview HS Teacher’s Lounge Specifications and Sheet SL-1, Keynote 1. Clarification: Keynote #1 under new construction notes, "Lower and upper casework" shall be furnished and installed by others (F&R Interior Woodworks, Inc., contact person: Frank Rapoport, Tel. No.: 909-599-6634. Contractor is responsible to Keynote #7 & 9 under new construction notes, Drawing No.: SL-1 including required adjustment to water supply and waste line. New instant hot water heater may be located within next adjacent cabinet including its required power supply so as not to interfere with accessibility. Its dedicated power shall be from the nearest electrical panel, field verify. Provide 30amp. breaker as needed. Contractor to coordinate with F&R for the sink opening, water, waste, and power line penetrations thru any part of the cabinets. Question: In regards to the backing for the new cabinets, please clarify what type of backing is desired – i.e., sheet metal or wood? Per SL-1, Reference Note 1. Clarification: Backing shall be 2"x6" wood and may be installed flat facing cabinet. Cut existing wall finish, install required wood backing and patch with drywall. Coordinate with F&R Interiors. New caseworks/cabinets shall be furnished and installed by others (F & R Interiors). Contractor to install tackboard wall finish after caseworks are installed. Provide u-shape aluminum edging and corner guards on tackboards butting onto dissimilar materials. Question: Both keynotes are contradicting with what was said at the job walk. These should be revised if we are not to open up any walls. Per Sheet SL-2; Keynote 14/15. Clarification: Key Note 14 & 15 you referred are two different scope of work. Key Note 14 pertains to new 24"x24" suspended LED light fixtures per the District standard with switching and motion sensors to match with lighting at the Library. Key Note 15 pertains to the new 3'x7' aluminum door to match existing exterior aluminum doors of the Library previously furnished and installed by "Slater Glass & Mirror with address: 145 E. St. Joseph Street, Arcadia, CA 91006. Phone No. 213-703-5220, 626-254-0614 The shade is by "Budget Blinds". Phone No.: 626-255-2583 Question: At the job walk, some things regarding the scope were said that seen to differ from what is stated in the current set of plans. Please confirm that these changes will be addressed in future addenda. Clarification: Above requested clarification does not clearly identify scope of work per plan that differ from what was said at the jobwalk. What was said at the jobwalk that differs from the plan is the wall finish replacement only. To address this wall finish scope of work: Please provide a price as per plan Reference Note 'D2', under Demolition Notes and Reference Note '11' under New Construction Notes. As an alternate, please provide a price for: Remove upper 12"x12" acoustical glued-on tiles only with care, wall finish behind to remain. Furnish & install 1/2" thk. vinyl covered tackboard (color/texture to match Library) over existing wall finish. Provide required trim/edging and corner guards. All existing exposed raceways, C.O., j-boxes, data ports, clock, fire alarm devices, sensors (if any) required to be removed for the installation of Project new wall tackboards shall be re-installed over new wall finish. All new data ports and convenience outlets shall also be installed surface mount using non-metallic raceway 5500 series by "Legrand" except those that are in the new wall partition. Question: At the job walk, it was stated that there is enough slack for the data drop relocation. Please confirm that this is the case. Per SL-1. Clarification: Yes, confirmed. Question: Please reference sheet SL-1, keynote “D2”. Please confirm that contractor is responsible for the demo of existing finishes and replacement of new drywall, insulation, paint/primer only. Per SL-1, Reference Note D2. Clarification: Yes, contractor is responsible on Keynote "D2, Carefully remove existing wall finish....". There is no insulation and paint/primer requirement.