Site work for a road / highway in Ontario, California. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway.

Q&A Deadline April 12, 2022 11:00 AM (PDT) Bids shall be valid for Ninety (90) calendar days after the bid opening date. The Project must be completed within 60 working days, beginning ten (10) calendar days after the date on which the notice to proceed (Notice to Proceed), as described in Article 42 of the General Conditions is sent by the City to the contractor submitting a bid for this Project (Contractor). The work to be performed under this contract consists of the construction of street light improvements including but not limited to the installation of new street light fixtures, poles, foundations, conductors, conduits, and appurtenance work as necessary to complete the improvements as described in the Plans and Specifications for Contract No. TR1701. Bids must be submitted on the City's Bid Documents available to registered vendors at website by selecting Bids and Proposals under Business on the home page; the Contract Documents may be downloaded at no charge. Electronic modifications to or withdrawal of bids may be made by the bidder prior to the bid closing deadline. Plan rooms that register may also download the contract documents and offer them for review. All parties downloading Contract Documents will be listed under the solicitation's Prospective Bidders tab. Any Bidder may visit the office of the City Clerk at City Hall at the time set for bid submission and request a reading of the bids. However, bid results are automatically made public in the bid management system upon bid closing. City reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any Bid. Bids must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier's check, or a Bid Bond in favor of the City in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted Total Bid Price. Each and every Bidder MUST attend the PreBid Meeting. Prospective bidders may not visit the Project Site without making arrangements through the City Engineer. Bids WILL NOT be accepted from any bidder who did not attend the PreBid Meeting. Each bid shall be accompanied by the security referred to in the Contract Documents, the noncollusion declaration, the list of proposed subcontractors, and all additional documentation required by the Instructions to Bidders. All bonds are to be secured from a surety that meets all of the State of California bonding requirements, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and is admitted by the State of California. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, the successful bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by City to ensure his performance under the Contract. The Director of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in the locality in which this work is to be performed for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the Contract which will be awarded to the successful bidder, copies of which are on file and will be made available to any interested party upon request online. All bonds are to be secured from a surety that meets all of the State of California bonding requirements, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and is admitted by the State of California. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, the successful bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by City to ensure his performance under the Contract. The Director of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in the locality in which this work is to be performed for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the Contract which will be awarded to the successful bidder, copies of which are on file and will be made available to any interested party upon request online public work. If awarded a Contract, the Bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the Department of Industrial Relations for the duration of the Project. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. In bidding on this project, it shall be the Bidder's sole responsibility to evaluate and include the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this contract and applicable law in its bid. Each bidder shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to the Business and Professions Code and shall be licensed in the following appropriate classification(s) of contractor's license(s), for the work bid upon, and must maintain the license(s) throughout the duration of the Contract: Class A. Award of Contract: The City shall award the Contract for the Project to the lowest responsible bidder as determined from the TOTAL OF ALL BID SCHEDULES (BASE BID PLUS ALL ALTERNATES) by the City. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding process. SPECIAL NOTICE ABOUT COVID19: This Project consists of essential work and will therefore proceed unless appropriate governmental authorities order the work to cease. By submitting a Bid for this work, Bidder agrees to proceed with the work as proposed and to execute the contract in the form provided. Any conditions, caveats, or force majeure notices submitted with Bidder's bid will not be accepted and may result in a determination that the bid is nonresponsive. Any such conditions, caveats, or notices submitted after award may result in the forfeiture of Bidder's bid security and award to the next lowest bidder. Bidders shall comply with the requirements provided in the section titled, COVID19 Safety Measures, of the Special Conditions. The costs of adhering to and complying with such requirements, and any future updates thereto, shall be included in the Bidders' bid amount. Key prevention practices include, but are not limited to, physical distancing, face coverings, frequent handwashing, regular cleaning and disinfection, and training employees on preventing the spread of COVID19. For further information, contact City of Ontario Purchasing Department at (909) 3952012.