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

Deadline for MEP subcontractors to be prequalified by the OWNER: NOVEMBER 20, 2023. A bidder will need to access the Supplier Portal and submit the bid package for the transaction number identified below by the Bid Due Date. Job aids on navigating the portal and uploading the file, editing a saved response, and withdrawing a response are attached to Section 00 2113 - Instructions to Bidders. If unsuccessful in uploading the file, a bidder should e-mail minnie.lee@lausd.net at least two (2) days prior to the Bid Due Date for assistance The list is updated on an ongoing basis. If an MEP subcontractor does not appear on the list, bidder should verify with the subcontractor to determine if subcontractor has received a notice from OWNER that confirms its prequalification by the above deadline. Unless prohibited by the OWNER, bidders licensed pursuant to Section 7057 of the Business and Professions Code, specifically holding general building contractor B licenses pursuant to regulations of the Contractors State License Board, may self-perform any work on the Project to the extent permitted by law. Bids that fail to adhere to these requirements will be deemed non-responsive by the OWNER. Bidder should note the disclaimer in Section 00 2113, 1.09 E, concerning the use of District prequalified subcontractors. Bidder is advised that no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relation pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)]. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. Bidders should note that the OWNERs prequalification requirements include mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors (i.e., contractors licensed pursuant to Sections 7056-7059 of the Business and Professions Code, specifically holding A, B, C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43, or C-46 licenses pursuant to regulations of the Contractors State License Board) that contract directly with a bidder to perform any such component work on the Project (MEP subcontractors). Bidders that intend to contract with any MEP subcontractors to perform any such component work on the Project shall only select MEP subcontractors that have been prequalified by the OWNER at least five (5) business days before the date fixed for the public opening of bids. Non-MEP subcontractors do not need to be prequalified to perform non-MEP component work on the Project. Bidders and MEP subcontractors shall not be eligible to bid or perform work on the Project if they (a) have not submitted completed prequalification questionnaires and financial statements to the OWNER at least ten (10) business days before the date fixed for the public opening of bids, and (b) have not been prequalified by the OWNER at least five (5) business days before the date fixed for the public opening of bid Bid will only be accepted from a pre-qualified bidder pursuant to the OWNER prequalification process. Bid security in the amount of ten (10) percent of the lump sum base bid, excluding bid items, as set forth in Section 01 2300, shall accompany each bid. Surety issuing the bid bond shall meet the requirements set forth in Article 5.17 of the General Conditions Bidder must only list MEP subcontractors that are prequalified by the OWNER as of this date. OWNER will attempt to ensure that all prequalified MEP subcontractors are placed on the OWNERs List of Prequalified MEP Subcontractors in a timely manner. However, if an MEP subcontractor does not appear on the list, bidder should verify with the subcontractor to determine if subcontractor has received a notice from OWNER that confirms its prequalification by the deadline. Bids that fail to adhere to this requirement will be deemed non-responsive by the OWNER. Bidder is responsible for the cost of bid package. Cost for bid package is non-refundable. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and the Los Angeles Unified School Districts DIR-approved Labor Compliance Program. Bid package is nonreturnable If additive or deductive bid items are not set forth in the Bidding Documents, the lowest bid shall be determined by the lowest, responsive base bid price on the proposed Contract. If the Bidding Documents contain additive or deductive bid items, the lowest responsive bid will be determined pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 20103.8 (a). That statute requires the lowest bid shall be the lowest bid price on the lowest base bid without consideration of the prices on the additive or deductive bid items. The use of Section 20103.8 (a) to determine the lowest bid price does not preclude the OWNER from adding to, or deducting from, the Contract to be awarded any of the additive or deductive bid items identified in the bid solicitation. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.7, this Project will be subject to the Owner approved Labor Compliance Program (Final Approval, December 7, 1996). For questions or assistance concerning the Labor Compliance Program, contact the Labor Compliance Department at (213) 241-4665 or lcd@lausd.net Any Contractor to whom a contract for the Work is awarded by the Owner shall comply with the provisions of the California Labor Code, as well as the Owner Labor Compliance Program for the Project, including, without limitation, the obligation to pay the general prevailing rates of wages in the locality in which the Work is to be performed in accordance with, without limitation, Sections 1771, 1773.1, 1774, 1775 and 1776 of the California Labor Code and the obligation to comply with Section 1777.5 of the California Labor Code governing employment of apprentices The successful bidder will be required to pay prevailing wages in accordance with law and is required to have the following State of California Contractor license current at the time of bid submission: In accordance with the provisions of Public Contract Code Section 3300, OWNER has determined that the following license classification is required to perform this project: LICENSE CLASSIFICATION(S): B - General Building Contractor or C-39 - Roofing Contractor A prime CONTRACTOR with a B license that will be self-performing any of the following specialty trades must also hold the required specialty license: C-39 Roofing Bidder is required to participate in an OWNER Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) as set forth in Section 00 7316 and Article 5 of the General Conditions. Bidder is subject to the Small Business Enterprises participation requirements as set forth in Section 00 7339. Only Workers skilled in the various trades required on this Contract shall be employed upon the Work. The Contract Time is 180 days. In addition to all other requirements stated in the Bidding Documents, all craftsmen must adhere to the following requirement(s): Journeyman plumbers must possess a plumbing certificate issued by the Los Angeles County and City of Los Angeles, Building and Safety Divisions. All HVAC technicians must possess an EPA-608 Certification. Electricians working for a contractor with a C-10 license must possess a California State Electrician certification. Electricians that are certified can be verified via the State database Elevator companies must possess a Certified Qualified Conveyance Company License (CQCC). Journeymen will be required to have their Certified Competent Conveyance Mechanics License (CCCM) from the State of California and Journeymen working within the City limits of Los Angeles will be required to have their Journeymen Elevator Mechanics License. The State of California (Elevator, Ride and Tram Unit) will inspect all County Elevator Modernizations and Alterations. Bidder is subject to the Project Stabilization Agreement (PSA) as set forth in Document 00 4500 and Section 00 7349. The Project Stabilization Agreement shall apply to all construction and major rehabilitation work pursuant to prime multi-trade construction contracts that exceed $175,000 and all prime specialty contracts that exceed $20,000 that are funded in whole or in part by monies from Proposition BB and/or Measure K and/or future propositions or measures as set forth in Article 2 of the Project Stabilization Agreement. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 7201, OWNER has determined that the retention withheld on progress payments for this project will be 5% based on the complexity of the project. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 2002, the SBE Policy of the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education Includes a Bid Preference Provision for Certified SBE Contractors and Micro-businesses (Meaning Gross Annual Receipts Are $5,000,000 or Less; or the Small Business is a Manufacturer With 25 or Fewer Employees) on Low Bid Construction Contracts Valued Up to One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) Based on the Owners Pre-bid Estimate. The Preference for Certified SBE Contractors is Three Percent (3%) of the Lowest Responsible Bidder Meeting Specifications. If the amount of original award of the Contract exceeds TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00), the CONTRACTOR shall furnish to the OWNER a Payment Bond (Material and Labor). CONTRACTOR shall also provide a Faithful Performance Bond. Both Bonds shall be for 100% of the Contract Amount and contain the terms and conditions required by Articles 5.16 through 5.17 of the General Conditions. The CONTRACTOR is also required to submit all other bonds as required by the Contract Documents The Preference for Certified Micro-business Contractors is Five Percent (5%) of the Lowest Responsible Bidder Meeting Specifications. These Preferences Are Used Only to Determine the Winning Bid and Do Not Change the Actual Bid or Contract Award Amounts. Eligible Bidders Seeking One of These Preferences Must Include a Copy of Their Current and Valid SBE or Micro-business Certificate With Each Bid Submittal. Only One Preference Type Can Be Utilized Per Bid. (Refer to Instructions to Bidders Section 00 2113 1.01 B.7). Only Certification From Lausd or as Indicated for the Agencies Below Will Be Accepted at the Time of Bid. However, if Certification From One of the Agencies Below is Provided, Bidder Must Also Submit an Lausd Certificate Prior to Issuance of the Notice of Intent to Award CONTRACTOR should consult the General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and General Requirements regarding Milestones and Liquidated Damages. CONTRACTOR has those options regarding retention as set forth in Public Contract Code Section 22300. CONTRACTOR is advised that fraud is investigated by the Office of the Inspector General. The Inspector General of the Los Angeles Unified School District has statutory authority to audit and investigate persons and companies that do business with the District. Identified criminal acts including fraud, kickbacks, theft, and conspiracy are pursued to the greatest extent of the law, in conjunction with Federal, State, and Local law enforcement partner agencies. Examples of offenses and corresponding maximum sentences are: 15 U.S.C. 1 Conspiracy to Restrain Trade - 10 years 18 U.S.C. 1341 Mail Fraud - 20 years 18 U.S.C. 1344 Bank Fraud - 30 years 18 U.S.C. 1349 Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud - 20 years 18 U.S.C. 1956 Money Laundering - 20 years California Penal Code 487 Grand Theft - 3 years Offenses carry potential fines of up to $1,000,000.