Site work, paving and renovation of a playground / park / athletic field in Merced, California. Completed plans call for the renovation of a playground / park / athletic field; for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; and for paving for a playground / park / athletic field.

In accordance with and as described and provided in the plans, specifications and the proposed form of contract therefore, all of which are on file in the office of the Department of Public Works, and to which special reference is hereby made. In general, the project will develop an undeveloped parcel into a community park consisting of a landscaped park with a walking path, lighting, playground, new parking lot and associated frontage improvements. There are additive bid alternates for restrooms and baseball fields. No verbal, telegraphic, electronic mail, facsimile, or telephone Proposals shall be considered. Proposals are required to be complete and for the entire work, materials and improvements unless the contrary is indicated in the specifications. The DBE Goal is Zero, however the use of DBE firms are encouraged. In accordance with the provisions of California Business and professions Code, Section 7028, Contractor shall possess one of the following Contractor license(s) at the time of bid and for the duration of the contract: 1. A-General Engineering Contractor 2. C-27 Landscaping Contractor Failure to possess a specified license shall render the Bid as non-responsive, shall act as a bar to award of the contract to any Bidder not possessing said license(s) at the time of Bid opening and shall result in the forfeiture of the security of said Bidder. Furthermore, any Bidder or Contractor not so licensed shall be subject to all legal penalties imposed by law, including, but not limited to, any appropriate disciplinary action by the Contractor's License Board. Each proposal must be accompanied by cash, cashier's check, or check certified by a responsible bank, or by a bid bond, the proposed form of which is on file in the office of the Public Works Director of said County and to which special reference is hereby made in a sum not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount bid, payable to the County of Merced as liquidated damages in the case the bidder is awarded the contract and fails within ten (10) days after the date of mailing to him by the Public Works Director of a notice of award of the contract and that the contract is ready for signature to execute the above-mentioned written contract and file with the Public Works Director satisfactory insurance certificates as required by the terms of said contract and satisfactory bonds as required by law for the faithful performance of said contract and for the protection of material, men and laborers. Special reference is hereby made to Sections 5100, et. seq., of the Public Contracts Code of the State of California and to the proposed forms for said bonds now on file in the office of the Public Works Director for further particulars regarding bonds. Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates in the county of Merced in which the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project, available at 345 W 7th Street, Merced CA 95341 and available from the California Department of Industrial Relations. Bidders' attention is directed to the insurance requirements in the contract. It is highly recommended that bidders confer with their respective insurance carriers or brokers to determine in advance of bid submission the availability of insurance certificates and endorsements prescribed and provided herein. If an apparent low bidder fails to comply strictly with the insurance requirements, that bidder may be disqualified from award of the contract. No proposal will be considered unless made on forms furnished by the Public Works Director of said County at his office of said County. Each proposal must be sealed, and the envelope containing the same must be addressed to the Public Works Director of the County of Merced and must be plainly marked. Each proposal shall clearly identify the bidders name and address on the sealed envelope. Each bid shall separately state in figures the price offered for the approximate quantity of each item set forth and shall also state in words and figures the total contract price. Quantities set forth in the proposal form and in the specifications are approximate only, being given as a basis for comparison of bids, and the County of Merced does not expressly or implied agree that the actual amount of work or materials will correspond therewith, but reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount of any class or portion of the work or materials as may be deemed necessary by the Public Works Director. Proposals may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the time fixed for opening of proposals. The Public Works Director and the Board of Supervisors of the County of Merced reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or any part thereof and to waive any errors or informalities in any proposals and to set and act as sole judge of the merit and qualifications of the equipment, supplies or services offered. At the request and expense of Contractor, pursuant to Division 2, Part 5, Section 22300, et. seq., of the Public Contracts Code, securities equivalent to any funds withheld as retention from progress payments made under this contract may be deposited with the County of Merced or with a State or Federally chartered bank as escrow agent, who shall pay such moneys to Contractor upon completion of the contract. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) provides a toll-free "hotline" service to report bid rigging activities. Bid rigging activities can be reported Mondays through Fridays, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, Telephone No. 1-800-424-9071. Anyone with knowledge of possible bid rigging, bidder collusion, or other fraudulent activities should use the "hotline" to report these activities. The "hotline" is part of the DOT's continuing effort to identify and investigate highway construction contract fraud and is operated under the direction of the DOT Inspector General. All information will be treated confidentially and caller anonymity will be respected. No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. The contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records to the Labor Commissioner. The contractor shall post job site notices prescribed by regulation. (See 8 Calif. Code Reg. 16451(d) for the notice that previously was required for projects monitored by the CMU.)