Site work and renovation of a civil project in Willows, California. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project; and for site work for a water / sewer project.

The work in general consists of The work in general consists of the rehabilitation of FOUR (4) City-owned duplex lift stations, including removal and replacement of existing mechanical piping, electrical controls, corroded concrete lids, and installation of fall protection, electrical terminal boxes, slide rails, valve vaults, pumps, protective wet well coatings, level instrumentation, piping, and hardware to connect to new vented terminal panels and control panels at each lift stat ion in the City of Willows. In accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 3400, bidders may propose equals of products listed in the technical specifications or project plans by manufacturer name, brand or model number, unless the technical specifications or plans specify that the product is necessary to match others in use. Complete information for products proposed as equals must be submitted to the City Clerk's Office for review at least seven (7) working days before the time specified for bid opening in accordance with the bidders instructions contained in the bid package. In accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 20170, all bids must be presented under sealed cover and include one of the following forms of bidder's security: cash, cashier's check made payable to the City, certified check made payable to the City, or a bidder's bond. The amount of bidder's security provided must equal at least ten (10) percent of the total of the bid price for the base bid and the additive or deductive items listed in this notice. The successful bidder must submit to the City complete, executed copies of all required documents within ten (10) working days of receiving written notice of award of the project. Bidder's security of any successful bidder that fails to do so will be forfeited to the City. Such required documents include, but are not limited to, a payment or labor and materials bond in an amount of at least 100 percent of the amount payable by the terms of the project contract and that satisfies the requirements of California Civil Code Section 9554, and a performance bond in an amount of at least 100 percent of the amount payable by the terms of the contract. All project bonds must be executed by an admitted surety insurer in accordance with applicable law and acceptable to the City. In accordance with the California Government Code Section 1773.2, copies of the applicable determinations of the Director are on file in the City of Willows City Engineer's Office and may be reviewed upon request. A pre-bid meeting is not scheduled for this project. In accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 22300, except where prohibited by federal regulations or policies, the successful bidder may, on request and at its expense, substitute securities in lieu of amounts withheld by the City from progress payments to ensure performance under the contract in accordance with the contract documents. In accordance with California Civil Code Section 1771.4, the project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. In accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 3300, a valid Class A California contractor's license is required to bid on the project. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1770 et seq. of the Labor Code of California, the Director of Industrial Relations for the State of California has ascertained the current general prevailing rate of wages for employer purposes, in Glenn County, State of California. Not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for work of a similar character in Glenn County and not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for holiday work fixed as provided in the California Labor Code shall be paid to all workers engaged in performing the project. The City of Willows reserves the right to postpone the date and time for the opening of proposals at any time prior to the date and time announced in the advertisement in accordance with applicable law. Doc note: Electronic bidding documents can also be ordered for a non-refundable fee of $ 85 per set. As the project is being bid through online Printing, any changes via addenda will be available on the online website for this project. The City of Willows reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any defects or irregularity in bidding in accordance with applicable law. In accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 20103.8, if the City elects to award a contract for performance of the project, the contract will be awarded in accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 20162 and other applicable law to the responsible bidder submitting a responsive bid with the lowest total bid price for the base bid without consideration of the bid price for any additive or deductive items. All bids will remain valid for 90 days after the bid opening. Except as permitted by law and subject to all applicable remedies, including forfeiture of bidder's security, bidders may not withdraw their bid during the 90 day period after the bid opening.