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.

DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK: The work to be performed includes, but is not limited to, remove of existing sidewalk, curb & gutter, asphalt concrete, 30" tree, contractor to install new sidewalk, new curb and gutter paint new curb red and new asphalt concrete. Such other items or details, not mentioned above, that are required by the Drawings and Technical Specifications Plans, City of Merced Standard Specifications and Typical Details, and the Special Conditions shall be performed, placed, constructed, or installed. The project is located on R Street between Childs Avenue and 13th Street. Bids are required for the entire work described herein. AWARD OF CONTRACT: 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 (as determined per the Instructions to Bidders) and reject all other bids, as it may best serve the interest of the City. As a condition of award, the successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond and a performance bond on the City's forms each in the full amount of the contract price. The successful bidder will also be required to submit proof of insurance for work involved. CALIFORNIA WAGE RATE AND LABOR CODE REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall pay the general prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of Industrial Relations (DIR) of the State of California for the locality where the work is to be performed. A copy of said wage rates is on file at the office of the City. The Contractor and any subcontractors shall pay not less than said specified rates and shall post a copy of said wage rates at the project site. No contractor or subcontractor may submit a bid, be listed on a bid proposal, or be awarded a contract for public work without proof of registration unless registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION: The Local Business Enterprise (LBE) participation goal is five percent (5%). The last day to submit questions for the project will be 2/22/2024, at 5:00 PM. Any questions submitted after the deadline will not be answered.