Renovation of a water / sewer project in Newark, California. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

The project consists of upgrades to the Cherry Street Pump Station, including but not limited to the following items: minor concrete repair at the wet well, repair of the valve vault drain, replacement of the 6-inch force main with a 10-inch diameter force main, modifications to the dual force main connections, upgrades to the electrical system, construction of an emergency generator pad and purchase of a portable standby generator. Location- 39888 Eureka Dr Newark, CA 94560 The successful bidder will have two hundred and forty-five (245) calendar days to complete the Project from the Notice to Proceed. All bidders making a voluntary site visit shall comply with the current (as of the date of the site visit) Alameda County Health Order update regarding the use of face covering and the minimum six-foot physical distance from others. In addition, all bidders shall review, complete, and acknowledge the District's COVID-19 Visitor Screening Questions and Guidelines, which will be made available to bidders upon scheduling the site visit appointment. The District may utilize a touchless thermometer to confirm bidders do not have a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher before allowing entry. Under California Laws and Regulations, the District shall inform all prime contractors of public works, to the extent feasible of relevant public work requirements as listed in Section 00010 of the Contract Documents. All bidders shall consider and incorporate measures to ensure compliance with all applicable state and county health orders, including but not limited to Alameda County Health Order No. 20-14a, as may be updated from time to time (County Health Order), and the Construction Project Safety Protocols in Appendix B to the County Health Order. Among other things, compliance shall include but is not limited to the designation of a site-specific COVID-19 officer or supervisor, daily screening protocols, the implementation of social distancing, the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) and requirement to wear face coverings, the implementation of cleaning and sanitizing requirements, and posting of signage and notices. For Large Construction Projects, compliance also includes but is not limited to preparation of a new or updated Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan and designation of a site-specific COVID-19 Third-Party Jobsite Safety Accountability Supervisor. All bidders submitting a bid must purchase and receive a paper copy of the Project Manual of Cherry Street Pump Station Improvements, Project No. 800-514 from the District prior to the bid opening date. All submitted bids must be on bid forms included in the purchased paper copy of the Project Manual or subsequent addenda. A bid submitted to the District by a bidder who has not purchased and received a paper copy of the Project Manual of Cherry Street Pump Station Improvements, Project No. 800-514, or submitted on bid forms not included in the purchased paper copy of the Project Manual or subsequent addenda shall be considered non-responsive and shall be rejected by the District. Each bid must conform and be responsive to the invitation, the Plans and Specifications, and all documents comprising the Contract Documents. Each bid shall be presented under sealed cover and shall be accompanied by a certified check or bidder's bond, made payable to the District, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid. The said check or bidder's bond shall be given as a guarantee that the successful bidder will execute the contract in conformity with the form of agreement contained within the contract documents, and will furnish bonds and insurance policies as specified within ten (10) days after notification of the award of the Contract to the successful bidder. Cost for work described in each addenda issued during the time of bidding shall be included in the Bid and the addenda shall become a part of the Contract documents. Bidders shall develop and submit bids at their own expense. The District will not reimburse any costs associated with the development and submittal of any and all Bids. No bidder may withdraw its bid for a period of ninety (90) days after the date set for the opening thereof. At the successful Contractor's option, securities may be substituted for the required retention, in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the State of California Public Contract Code. Questions concerning this project should be directed to: Union Sanitary District Attn: Derek Chiu 5072 Benson Road Union City, CA 94587 Phone: 510-477-7611 Project Duration: 245 Calendar Days Liquidated Damages: $1,000.00 Per Calendar Day Bid Bond Percentage: 10% The District reserves the sole right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in a bid. Email all questions to Thomas Lam at thomasl@unionsanitary.ca.gov. Deadline for submission of written questions is 2:00:00 pm, Wednesday, November 23, 2022.