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

This project must conform to the revisions to California Education Code Section 17407.5 (mandated by AB 566 and SB 693), and Public Contract Code Section 2601 (as amended by SB418). As such, all Neff subcontractors, and their subcontractors at every tier, are required to provide a completely "Skilled and Trained Workforce". A "Skilled and Trained Workforce" is defined as: Apprentice workers currently enrolled in a DAS approved apprenticeship program. All journeypersons* either: (a) having graduated from a DAS approved apprenticeship program; or (b) can demonstrate hours of on-the-job experience equivalent to the applicable apprenticeship program. Note: Workers conforming to (a) or (b) are considered to be "skilled journeypersons". For work performed on or after January 1, 2020, at least 60 percent of the skilled journeypersons on the project by CONTRACTOR and each of its subcontractors at every tier must be graduates of an approved apprenticeship program for the respective occupation. Refer to SB418 for exceptions to the percentages listed above Notes: Within 24 hours of Bid Opening, the successful Bidder must demonstrate the ability to comply with the Skilled and Trained Workforce requirements by producing certificates of graduation and documentation of equivalent hours for a sufficient number of skilled journeypersons. The successful Bidder must also demonstrate the commitment of a Skilled and Trained Workforce to the satisfaction of the LEASELEASEBACK CONTRACTOR, based on subcontract value and schedule durations. Failure to provide the appropriate certificates and documentation shall deem the Bid Non-Responsive. Monthly certification of a Skilled and Trained Workforce is required and a prerequisite for payment. This project is subject to DIR Public Works Funding Legislation - SB 854. Each shall pay an annual, non-refundable fee of $400.00. Per PCC 20111.6, Bidders that must be pre-qualified by the Owner include the LEASE-LEASEBACK CONTRACTOR, and, if utilized, all 1st tier subcontractors performing work under the following CSLB license classifications: C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43, and C-46. Pre-qualifications must be submitted no later than ten (10) business days prior to bid opening, and bidders must be Pre-qualified a minimum of five (5) business days prior to bid opening. Bidder shall provide the surety Payment and Performance Bonds as specified in the General Conditions within ten (10) calendar days after notification of the LEASE-LEASEBACK CONTRACTOR'S award of the contract to the Bidder. Bids must be submitted on the Contract Bid Forms, which are part of this Bid Package for the Project. CONTRACTOR'S Bid Form and shall be accompanied by: Bid Security; Non-Collusion Declaration; Site Visit Certification; Certification of Compliance with DVBE Policy; and Proposed Subcontractors. Labor Compliance Notice: The DISTRICT/LEASE-LEASEBACK CONTRACTOR, being the awarding body, is entitled to request certified payroll records for inspection, pursuant to Section 1776 of the Labor Code. SUBCONTRACTORS assume responsibility to provide all of their subcontractors with notification of prevailing wage requirements, as lower-tier subcontractors must also comply with prevailing wage laws and regulations. SUBCONTRACTORS are advised that this contract is subject to monitoring by the Compliance Monitoring Unit ("CMU"), a Division of the Department of Industrial Relations ("DIR"). The Subcontractor and all lower-tier subcontractors shall be required to furnish electronic certified payroll reports ("CPR") directly to the Labor Commissioner/CMU in accordance with Title 8, California Code of Regulations, Section 16460 et seq. The successful Bidder and all subcontractors utilized by the successful Bidder on the project shall maintain and furnish to the DIR on a periodic basis as directed by the DIR, but in no event less frequent than once each month, certified copies of weekly payroll reports signed under penalty of perjury. The DIR shall review the payroll reports to verify compliance with the prevailing wage requirements and shall conduct audits and onsite investigation as it deems necessary. The prevailing rate of per diem wages and a description of employer payments are on file at the OWNER'S OFFICE and are available to any interested party upon request. If the payroll records or reports are delinquent or inadequate, the OWNER shall withhold contract payments. Additionally, if after an investigation it is established that an underpayment occurred, the OWNER shall withhold contract payments equal to the amount of underpayment and applicable penalties The OWNER thereafter shall follow the requirements regarding notice to the CONTRACTOR or subcontractor as provided in Labor Code Section 1771.6. NOTE: Weekly CPR for Subcontractors and all lower tier subcontractors must be uploaded to LCP Tracker. NO FAXED OR HARD COPY CERTIFIED PAYROLL REPORTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. CPR must be sequentially numbered (16/21/22, 3:12 PM Convert Case | Convert upper case to lower case, lower case to upper case and include "Non-Performance" reports if no work was done during any specific week. Further information may be obtained at the DIR website Each Bidder agrees that if its bid is accepted, it shall comply with all applicable provisions of: (1) the California Labor Code and (2) the DIR'S CMU. The OWNER 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 the work is to be performed for each craft, classification, or type of work needed to execute the contract. Straight-time hourly rates and overtime hourly rates (daily, Saturday, Sunday, and holiday) shall be paid in accordance with the general prevailing wage determination issued by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. The general prevailing rate of per diem wages determined can also be located on the internet at the following web address: www.dir.ca.gov Copies of schedules of rates so determined are on file at the OWNER'S principal office located at the SIMI VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, 101 West Cochran Street, Simi Valley, CA 93065 and are available to any interested party upon request. In accordance with Sections 1773 and 1773.2 of the California Labor Code, the CONTRACTOR shall post a copy of the determination of prevailing rate of wages at each jobsite. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight (8) hours. The CONTRACTOR and any subcontractor(s) shall pay not less than the specified prevailing rates of wages to all workers employed by them in the execution of the contract. A payment bond and performance bond will be required prior to the execution of the contract. The payment bond and performance bond shall be in the form and amount set forth in the Contract Documents. Contracts will be awarded in conformance with Education Code section 17406.a.4.B(iii), without consideration of any Alternates. Pursuant to Section 7028.15 of the Business and Professions Code and Section 3300 of the Public Contract Code, all Bidders must possess proper licenses for performance of this Contract. At the time of bid, and through duration of project, CONTRACTORS shall possess the required California CONTRACTOR'S licenses in order to perform the specified Bid Category of Work. Subcontractors must possess the appropriate licenses for each specialty subcontracted. Additionally, CONTRACTORS must verify license requirements of local jurisdictions. No Bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of (60) calendar days after the date set for the opening thereof.