Site work and paving for a sidewalk / parking lot in Merced, California. Completed plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

The engineers estimate is $700,000-$800,000 The work to be performed includes but not limited to clearing and grubbing; removal of concrete driveways, curb ramps, and curb and gutter; installation of sidewalk, driveways, curb ramps; and the restoration of fencing and landscaping. Such other items or details, not mentioned above, that are required by the Plans, Standard Specifications, City of Merced Standard Designs and the Special Provisions shall be performed, placed, constructed or installed. The project is located on Olive Avenue between W. Queen Circle and Parsons Avenue; Parsons Avenue between Olive Avenue and Oregon Drive; Alexander Avenue between Nottingham Lane and Parsons Avenue, and Hansen Avenue between Nottingham Lane and Parsons Avenue in the City of Merced, California. Bids are required for the entire work described herein (a) The City reserves the right after opening bids to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality (non-responsiveness) in a bid, or to make award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and reject all other bids, as it may be best serve the interest of the City; (b) The ranking of bids will be based on the combination of bid schedules that the City awards; (c) As a condition of award, the successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond and a performance bond each in the full amount of the contract price. The successful bidder will also be required to submit proof of insurance for work involved. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashiers check or Bid Bond in the amount of 10 percent of the total bid price, payable to the City of Merced. The Contractor shall possess a valid Class A license at the time of submitting bids. All questions shall be submitted in writing/email to the City Engineer no later than 5:00 pm, February 16, 2024 THIS PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO THE BUY AMERICA PROVISIONS OF THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1982 AS AMENDED BY THE INTERMODAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1991. This contract is subject to state contract nondiscrimination and compliance requirements pursuant to Government Code, Section 12990 The Contractor may elect to receive 100 percent of payments due under the Contract Documents from time to time, without retention of any portion of the payment by the City, by depositing securities of equivalent value with the City in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code. The successful bidder must meet the insurance requirements provided for in the bid documents. Failure to meet the insurance requirements will cause the City to withdraw any award and the successful bidder will forfeit their bid bond. A payment bond, performance bond, guaranty and all insurance required for this contract must be filed with the contract documents and approved by the City Attorney before the Contractor enters upon performance of the work. Endorsement for additional insured shall be submitted on standard form CG 20101185. Endorsement forms CG 20101001 and CG 20371001, when used together, are acceptable in lieu of CG 20101185 for Public Works projects. Failure to meet the requirements will result in forfeiture of bid security. All Insurance required shall be from a California admitted insurance company. N-11 LABOR CODE: Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates in the county in which the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project, available at the Labor Compliance Office at the offices of the District Director of Transportation for the district in which the work is situated. The Federal minimum wage rates for this project as predetermined by the United States Secretary of Labor are set forth in the books issued for bidding purposes entitled "Proposal and Contract," and in copies of this book that may be examined at the offices described above where project plans, special provisions, and proposal forms may be seen. Addenda to modify the Federal minimum wage rates, if necessary, will be issued to holders of "Proposal and Contract" books. Future effective general prevailing wage rates which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates. No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal or be awarded a contract for public work unless registered with the DIR pursuant to the State Labor Code. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. Attention is directed to the Federal minimum wage rate requirements in the books entitled "Proposal and Contract." If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rate. The Department will not accept lower State wage rates not specifically included in the Federal minimum wage determinations. This includes "helper" (or other classifications based on hours of experience) or any other classification not appearing in the Federal wage determinations. Where Federal wage determinations do not contain the State wage rate determination otherwise available for use by the Contractor and subcontractors, the Contractor and subcontractors shall pay not less than the Federal minimum wage rate which most closely approximates the duties of the employees in question. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) provides a toll-free hotline to report bid rigging activities. Use the hotline to report bid rigging, bidder collusion, and other fraudulent activities. The hotline number is (800) 424-9071. The service is available 24 hours 7 days a week and is confidential and anonymous. The hotline is part of the DO's effort to identify and investigate highway construction contract fraud and abuse and is operated under the direction of the DOT Inspector General. Bidders are advised that, as required by federal law, the City of Merced is implementing new Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). The City of Merced DBE contract goal is 21%. The envelope enclosing the Bid shall be sealed and addressed to the City of Merced, Purchasing Dept. 2525 O Street, Merced, CA 95340, and shall be hand delivered or mailed to the Office of the Purchasing Agent . The envelope shall be plainly marked in the upper left hand corner with the name and address of the Bidder and shall bear the words "Bid for CMAQ (051) SIDEWALKS ALONG OLIVE AVE, PARSONS AVE, ALEXANDER AVE AND HANSEN AVE PROJECT NUMBER CP200043 The certified or cashier's check or Bid Bond shall be enclosed in the same envelope with the Bid. Questions regarding this Notice Inviting Bids may be directed to Laura Ivancich at 209-388-7512 or email at IvancichL@cityofmerced.org No other members of the Citys staff or City Council should be contacted about this procurement during the bidding process. Any and all inquiries and comments regarding this Bid must be communicated in writing, unless otherwise instructed by the City, by no later than 10 calendar days prior to Bid Opening. The City may, in its sole discretion, disqualify any Bidder who engages in any prohibited communications. This contract is subject to state contract nondiscrimination and compliance requirements pursuant to Government Code, Section 12990. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document. All questions shall be submitted in writing/email to the City Engineer no later than 5:00 pm, February 16, 2024. MBE (19.8%), WBE (6.9%), DBE (21%) Completion- 90 working days