Renovation of a mixed-use development in Fresno, California. Working plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility; and water / sewer project.

**As of June 19, 2024 bids for this project has been rejected. As of this time it is unknown if and when project will rebid. The scope of work includes but is not limited to; traffic control, excavation, backfill, furnishing and installling ITS conduit, conduit proofing, conduit repair, furnishing and installing ITS components, including but not limited to, cable, mule tape, fiber distribution units, pigtail cassettes, coyote dome enclosures, and conducting attenuation testing. The Construction Allocation for this project is $1,000,000. The work hereunder constitutes a "public work" as defined in Chapter 1, Part 7, Division 2 of the California Labor Code, and Contractor shall cause the work to be performed as a "public work" in accordance with such Chapter of the California Labor Code. The Council of the City of Fresno has adopted Resolution No. 82-297 ascertaining the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and per diem wages for holidays and overtime in the Fresno area for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed in the execution of contracts for the City. A copy of the resolution is on file at the Office of the City Clerk. Actual wage schedules are available at Construction Management Office, 747 R Street, 2 nd Floor, Fresno, California 93721, (559) 621-8880. Contractors and Subcontractors must meet any and all requirements of Labor Code sections 1771.1 and 1771.5 prior to submitting bids. All proposals must be made on the Bid Proposal Form provided by the Purchasing Manager. A Bid Deposit, which can be provided separately, in the amount of TEN PERCENT (10%) of the Total Net Bid Amount (or, in bids with Add Alternates, the highest possible combination of the Base Bid plus Add Alternates) in the form of a certified or cashier's check, an irrevocable letter of credit, or a certificate of deposit or a bidder's bond executed by a corporate surety, admitted by the California Insurance Commissioner to do business in California, payable and acceptable to the City of Fresno; or the Bidder shall have registered with the Purchasing Manager of the City an annual bid bond sufficient to provide coverage in such amount. All Bid Deposits will be held until a Contract has been executed with the successful Bidder or all bids have been rejected. Copies of Bid Deposits may be submitted electronically, with the exception of a certified or cashier's check, which must be brought to the Purchasing Manager's office and labeled accordingly with bid number prior to the bid opening. Services of an interpreter and additional accommodations can be made available. Requests for accommodations should be made at least five working days but no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting/event. Please contact the Procurement Specialist on the cover at 559-621-1332 or through the Questions and Answers field on Planet Bids. In accordance with provisions of section 22300 of the California Public Contract Code, Contractor may substitute securities for any monies withheld by City to ensure performance under the Contract. A 100 percent Payment Bond and 100 percent Performance Bond for all public works contracts must be filed with the Contract Documents and approved by the City before the Contractor enters upon performance of the Work. Bidders are advised that, as required by the Fresno Municipal Code, the city has established a National Targeted Worker mandatory participation level. Bidders are advised that as required by the Fresno Municipal Code, the City of Fresno is implementing new National Targeted Worker requirements for public work of improvement contracts over $200,000. The mandatory participation level for National Targeted Workers is 15%. No bid will be considered for award unless the Bidder at the time of bid opening, is licensed with a valid Class "A" Contractor's License issued by the State of California. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bidders are advised that this contract is subject to the City's Community Workforce Agreement, a project labor agreement executed by the City and the Fresno, Madera, Tulare, Kings Building Trades Council. Which includes a local hiring program, wherein the contractor must use best faith efforts to meet the hiring percentage requirements for Journey-level and apprentice level project work hours. A copy of the Community Workforce Agreement is attached to the bid solicitation. PREVAILING WAGE The work hereunder constitutes a "public work" as defined in Chapter 1, Part 7, Division 2 of the California Labor Code, and Contractor shall cause the work to be performed as a "public work" in accordance with such Chapter of the California Labor Code. The Council of the City of Fresno has adopted Resolution No. 82-297 ascertaining the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and per diem wages for holidays and overtime in the Fresno area for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed in the execution of Contracts for the City. Information specific to the Work to be done under this Contract can be obtained by contacting the Contract Compliance Officer at the City of Fresno office of Construction Management, (559) 621-8880. Question Deadline 04/16/2024 QUESTIONS, CLARIFICATIONS AND CONCERNS The Specifications describing this project have been carefully prepared. Any questions or concerns relating to these Specifications shall be directed in writing to the designated Procurement Specialist of the Purchasing Division (see cover page) and shall be sent by facsimile to the RightFax number on the cover page. A Bid Question form for this purpose has been included as page x Questions will be accepted only up to 5 working days prior to the bid opening date to allow the City, if necessary, to issue an addendum to all bidders stating revisions, deletions, or additions to be made to the Specifications as a result of any questions. If questions arise after the deadline, please contact the designated Procurement Specialist of the Purchasing Division, but the City will not guarantee a response. The City will not be responsible for verbal responses made by parties other than the Purchasing Manager or its designee. TIME OF COMPLETION/LIQUIDATED DAMAGES The Contractor shall diligently prosecute the work to completion for all bid items before the expiration of ONE HUNDRED (100) working days from the date of the Notice to Proceed. It is agreed that the Contractor shall be liable for and shall pay to the City, as fixed, and agreed, liquidated damages, and not as a penalty, the sum of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) per day for each calendar day of delay in completion of the work from the date for completion as specified herein or in any written extension of time granted by the City.