Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Emeryville, California. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

The Davenport Mini-park Renovation scope of work generally includes, but is not limited to: Demolition and off-haul of soils, pavement, debris and playground infrastructure, and excavation, grading and drainage, site concrete, and cement-stabilized decomposed granite; park improvements including procurement and installation of playground equipment, poured-in-place matting and wood fiber surfacing, as well as safety testing, inspection and certification by an NPSI Certified Inspector; and chain link fencing and gates, preparation and amending soil, landscaping and irrigation, as well as maintaining plants during an establishment period. The work, to be completed within 35 working days, is more fully described in the Contract Documents, as defined in the Contract provided in Section 8, Part A, Bid Documents. The engineer's estimate for this project is $217,874. Refer to Sample Contract (Part A) for Liquidated Damages Amounts. Bidders and their proposed subcontractors shall hold such licenses as may be required by the laws of the State of California for the performance of the work specified in the Contract Documents. Bidders bidding as the prime Contractor shall possess a valid California State Contractor's License, Classification A General Engineering or C27 Landscaping at the time of contract award and throughout the Contract term. The Contractor will also be required to ensure that all subcontractors working on the project are holding valid licenses suitable for their trade. Bids shall be submitted on the forms included in Part A, Bid Documents, plainly endorsed with Bidder's name together with signed acknowledgment of any and all addenda. Bidder's attention is directed to the Section 2, Part B, Bidding. Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty in the form of Cash, Bidder's Bond, Certified Check or Cashier's Check in an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the Total Bid Price. The Bid Guaranty will be retained and applied to any and all damages sustained by the City in the event that the successful Bidder fails or refuses to enter into the Contract awarded to it or furnish all required bonds and certificates of insurance. The City of Emeryville hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any Contract awarded pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. DBEs are strongly encouraged to submit bids as both prime Contractors and subcontractors. This is a Public Works Contract. In accordance with section 1720 et seq. of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates as established by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations will apply. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 9950, the successful Bidder at the time the contract is awarded shall furnish a payment bond if civil work exceeds twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) in the amount of 100% of the Total Contract Price. The successful Bidder shall also provide a performance bond in the amount of 100% of the Total Contract Price. Attention is directed to the Contract Documents for complete details and bid requirements. Said Contract Documents shall be considered as a part of any Contract awarded pursuant to this Notice Inviting Bids. All bids are to be compared on the basis of the City Engineer's estimate of the quantities of work to be done. The City of Emeryville reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and further reserves the right to waive formal irregularities as to any bid substantially in conformity with the specifications herein referred to. The City of Piedmont reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any defects or irregularity in bidding in accordance with applicable law. In accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 20103.8, if the City elects to award a contract for performance of the project, the contract will be awarded in accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 20162 and other applicable law to the responsible bidder submitting a responsive bid with the lowest total bid price. All bids will remain valid for 90 days after the bid opening. Except as permitted by law and subject to all applicable remedies, including forfeiture of bidder's security, bidders may not withdraw their bid during the 90-day period after the bid opening. The firm of Kimley Horn has provided engineering services to the City for this project. Therefore, this firms, and any of their affiliates, partners, officers, employees, parent companies or subsidiaries are prohibited from being awarded the Contract for the project, subcontracting for a portion of the work under the Contract for the project, or supplying materials for the work under the Contract for the project. Accordingly, these persons and entities are ineligible to bid on the project and no Contract shall be awarded to such persons or entities identified as the Contractor, subcontractor or supplier on a submitted bid proposal for this Project. All questions prior to award of the Contract shall be directed to the Project Manager Russ Thompson at rthompson@coastlandcivil.com . The deadline for submissions of initial questions and clarifications concerning the Contract Documents is FEBRUARY 24, 2022, 5:00pm. Only signed Addenda issued by the City Engineer or Project Engineer are binding. The City of Emeryville hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.