Site work for a water / sewer project in Desert Hot Springs, California. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The work includes removal and replacement of the manways, ladders, access hatches, water level gauges, roof guardrails, and roof vents; install tank roof gutters, downspouts, cathodic protection, and internal mixing system; raising and modifying the existing reservoir shells and adding a new tub rings and other improvements to mitigate seismic loading concerns; sandblast and recoat the reservoirs interior and exterior finishes; install a curb system along the north and east top of slope with v-ditch drains to control stormwater run-on; regrade the site slopes as required and install jute netting or equivalent material to minimize erosion; construct retaining walls around portions of the exist tanks to maintain safe maintenance and access areas; and cleanup and testing as specified herein and shown on the approve Project Drawings, in the City of Desert Hot Springs. Covid-19 Gathering Restrictions: Due to ongoing gathering restriction from the State Public Health Office and the Riverside County Health Office, MSWD will be limiting gatherings to no more than 10 people in a space at any given time, regardless of venue. If a venue is subdivided into multiple spaces separated by physical walls or sufficient airspace, the limit per subdivision of space is 10 people. Observing County, State, and Federal order, MSWD has determined convening in single groups of "10", while maintaining adequate social distances, is a suitable approach for a safe Bid-Walk of the "Terrace Reservoirs Rehabilitation and Site Improvements Project". A Waiver and Release of Liability (ROL) sheet will be distributed for all participating bidders to acknowledge and sign prior to bid-walk. Bidders will be required to have their own safety measures in place and exercise safe distance (Gloves, face mask, sanitizing lotion, etc..). Any bidder with signs of the flu or any other COVID-19 related symptoms will be restricted to participate. MSWD staff will efficiently administer each group, individually given the opportunity to fully complete a bid-walk. All questions relating to the bid- walk will be directed to planet-bid, considering time restraints. The Contractor will be required to furnish with the contract a Contract Performance Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the aggregate amount of the bid, and a Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the aggregate amount of the Bid. The Contractor will also furnish certificates of insurance evidencing all insurance coverage as required by the specifications. Contractor may, upon written request, and at his sole expense after the Board of Director's approval, deposit securities referenced in Government Code Section 16430, or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit, as authorized by Public Code Section 22300 in lieu of retention monies withheld to ensure performance. All proposals or bids shall be accompanied by a cashier's or certified check, payable to the order of Owner, amounting to ten percent (10%) of the bid or by a bond in said amount and payable to Owner, signed by the bidder and a corporate surety, or by the bidder and two (2) sureties who will justify before any officer competent to administer oaths, in double said amount and over and above all statutory exemption. Said check shall be forfeited or said bond shall become payable to Owner in case the bidder depositing the same does not, within ten (10) days after written notice, sign the contract. Board of Directors has obtained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in accordance with law to be paid for the construction of the above entitled Works and Improvements. The prevailing wage schedules have been obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773 of the Labor Code of the State of California, and reference is hereby made to copies thereof on file in the District Office, which said copies are available to any interested party upon request. Further, a copy shall be posted at each job site during the course of construction. All contractors and subcontractors submitting or included in bids for the Project shall be registered and in good standing with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) in accordance with the requirements of California SB-854. No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)]. Payments will be made in cash by Owner to the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the specifications and on itemized estimates duly certified and approved by the General Manager of the Owner submitted in accordance therewith, based on labor and materials incorporated into said Works and Improvements during the preceding month by the Contractor. This project is subject to the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1770 et seq. requiring the payment of prevailing wages, requiring the training of apprentices, and compliance with other applicable requirements. In accordance with provisions of Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations has ascertained the general prevailing rate of wages and employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, and similar purposes applicable to the particular craft, classification, or type of workers employed on the work. The wage determinations shall be included in the bid specifications. All pertinent wage determinations shall be posted on the jobsite. If federal funding is included in the project, the higher of the State and Federal wage rates shall be used. The Contractor may upon written request, and at their expense, after approval by the Owner, deposit substitute securities found in Government Code Section 16430 as authorized by the Public Contract Code Section 22300 in lieu of retention monies withheld to ensure performance. The award of contract, if made, will be within ninety (90) calendar days from the date of the bid opening. Bidders shall agree that the Bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the date of the bid opening. The Contractor shall execute the Contract within ten (10) calendar days after he has been notified in writing of the award. The Owner hereby reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any irregularity, and to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The prime contractor must possess a current and valid California Contractor's License for one of the following: Class A General Contractor