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

Affirmative action to ensure against discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation or beliefs, physical or medical condition, age, marital status or pregnancy, except where such discrimination is based on a bona fide occupational qualification, will also be required as fully set forth in these specifications. Bidders are hereby notified that pursuant to provisions of Sections 1770, et seq., of the Labor Code of the State of California, the Contractor shall pay its employees the general prevailing rate of wages as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. A copy of the latest prevailing wage rates is available for inspection at City Hall. In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with requirements of Section l777.5 of the California Labor Code relating to apprentices of public works contracts. No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal or awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5 [with limited exception from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)]. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4. The CITY hereby affirmatively ensures that all business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this Notice and will not be discriminated in any consideration leading to the award of contract. The bid must be accompanied by a bid guarantee in the form of a certified or cashier's check or bidder's bond, made payable to the CITY OF BUELLTON for an amount no less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount. The CITY will deduct a five percent (5%) retention from all progress payments as specified in C9-MEASUREMENT & PAYMENT. The contract will not be awarded to a Contractor who does not hold a valid Class "A" license in accordance with the provisions of the Business and Professions Code. The CITY reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularity, and to take all bids under advisement for a period of forty-five (45) days. For questions regarding this project, contact the Public Works Director, Rose Hess at E-Mail roseh@cityofbuellton.com.