Remodeling and renovation of a transportation facility in Livermore, California. Completed plans call for the remodel of a transportation facility.

All questions during the solicitation phase of this project shall be submitted in writing via the Authority’s Procurement Portal. LAVTA’s written Response to Questions and/or Requests for Clarification will be posted on the Authority’s Procurement Portal. Please refer to the solicitation schedule noted in the Special Provisions and Instructions to Bidders for date and time. CONTRACTOR(s) that accessed any of the documents of the IFB will be notified of the issuance of any Addenda or response to requests for clarification; however, it is the CONTRACTOR's responsibility to monitor the Authority’s Procurement Portal on a regular basis. Only signed Addenda issued by LAVTA are binding. Bidders are required to acknowledge receipt of all Addenda, if any, during the submission of their Bids. Bids will be examined and reported to the Board of Directors of LAVTA within 120 calendar days of the Bid opening. LAVTA reserves the right to reject any Bids or to waive any irregularity or informalities in any Bid or in the bidding procedure. No Bidder may withdraw its Bid for a period of 120 calendar days after the date of opening of the Bids. Each Bidder will be notified in writing via the Authority Procurement Portal intent to award a Contract. LAVTA hereby notifies all Bidders that it is the policy of LAVTA to ensure nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, ancestry, medical condition, sexual orientation, or marital status in the award and administration of contracts that it awards. It is the intention of LAVTA to create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly for contracts and subcontracts relating to LAVTA’s construction, procurement, and professional service activities in accordance with LAVTA’s DBE goals. In connection with the performance of this Contract, full compliance with all applicable Safety and Health Standards and with all applicable laws and regulations concerning Equal Employment Opportunity will be required. The major provisions of LAVTA’s policy are outlined in the Solicitation Documents. Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty/Security in the form of a Certified or Cashier’s Check, Bidder’s Bond, or Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit in the amount of at least ten percent of the total amount of the bid, as further described in the General Conditions and Special Provisions. The Bid Guaranty/Security shall be retained by LAVTA and applied to any damages sustained by LAVTA in the event that the successful Bidder fails or refuses to enter into the Contract awarded to it. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, both in the amounts not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the awarded contract amount. Bidders bidding as the prime Contractor shall possess a valid California State Class B Contractor’s License at the time of bid submission and throughout the Contract term. This is a Public Works Contract. In accordance with section 1720 et seq. of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates as established by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations will apply. The prevailing wage rates established by the State Director of Industrial Relations are available on the State of California’s website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/ or can be obtained by mail addressed to: Prevailing Wage Unit, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, Department of Industrial Relations, P.O. Box 603, San Francisco, CA 94101. No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid for a public works project unless registered with Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 at the time of bid. Additionally, no contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public works unless registered with DIR pursuant to California Labor Code section 1725.5. Each bidder must submit proof of contractor registration with DIR (e.g. a hard copy of the relevant page of the DIR’s database found at: https://services.dir.ca.gov/gsp?id=ecpr_public_search. This Contract is subject to monitoring and enforcement by the DIR pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, the successful Bidder may submit certain securities in lieu of LAVTA retaining a portion of progress payments during the project. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 9550, the successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond if civil work exceeds twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).