Site work for a water / sewer project in Napa, California. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The general scope of work for this project included in the base bid is the abandonment in place of approximately 1,300 LF of 18-inch, 30-inch, and 36-inch sanitary sewer mains, and a 27-inch sanitary sewer force main by slurry fill abandonment. Also included in the scope of work is the abandonment of four sanitary sewer manholes. Also included in the scope of work is the abandonment of four sanitary sewer manholes. Any bids received after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids shall be returned unopened. The successful bidder will have 120 calendar days to substantially complete the project from the Notice to Proceed. Prospective Bidders are not allowed to enter private property or open manholes without being accompanied by NapaSan Staff. Contractors may contact Amber Elias to schedule a site visit on private property at least two business days in advance. All of said work is to be done at the places and in the particular locations, of the form, sizes and dimensions and of the materials, and to the lines and grades and at the elevations as shown on the plans and specifications made therefore and approved by the Owner. The successful bidder will have the opportunity to enter into a partnering agreement with the Owner. Partnering consists of a voluntary effort by all parties to develop joint goals and establish a cooperative rather than adversarial atmosphere while executing the contract. The objective of partnering is effective completion of the work on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with the Contract Documents. Partnering shall commence and proceed as specified in the Supplementary General Conditions. In accordance with Public Contract Code 20784 each bid must conform and be responsive to the invitation, the Plans and Specifications, and all documents comprising the Contract Documents. Each bid shall be presented under sealed cover and shall be accompanied by a certified check or bidder's bond, made payable to the Owner, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid. The said check or bidder's bond shall be given as a guarantee that the successful bidder will execute the contract in conformity with the form of agreement contained within the contract documents, and will furnish bonds and insurance policies as specified within ten (10) days after notification of the award of the Contract to the successful bidder. The contract documents that the successful bidder must submit within ten (10) days of notification of award include, but are not limited to, a payment 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 3248, and a performance bond in an amount of at least 100 percent of the amount payable by the terms of the contract, and a maintenance bond in an amount of at least ten (10) percent of the amount payable by terms of the contract. All project bonds must be executed by an admitted surety insurer in accordance with applicable law and acceptable to the Owner. Cost for work described in each addenda issued during the time of bidding shall be included in the Bid and the addenda shall become a part of the Contract documents. Bidders shall develop and submit bids at their own expense. The Owner will not reimburse any costs associated with the development and submittal of any and all Bids. In accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 3400, bidders may propose equals of products listed in the plans and specifications by manufacturer name, brand or model number, unless the technical specifications or plans specify that the product is only available from one source, or is necessary to match others in use. Complete information for products proposed as equals must be submitted to the Owner for review in accordance with the Schedule of Major Equipment and Material Suppliers, Section 00450. The Owner reserves the sole right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in a bid. No bidder may withdraw its bid for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the date set for the opening thereof. The Bidder shall guarantee the total bid price for a period of ninety (90) calendar days from the date of bid opening. At the successful Contractor's option, securities may be substituted for the required retention, in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the State of California Public Contract Code. In accordance with the provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the Owner has determined that the Contractor shall possess, as a minimum, a valid Class A License. In accordance with the provisions of California Business and Professions Code Section 7028.15, a bid submitted to the Owner by a Contractor who is not licensed in accordance with Chapter 9 of the California Business and Professions Code shall be considered non-responsive and shall be rejected by the Owner. Questions concerning this project should be submitted in writing via regular mail , email, or fax and directed to NapaSan Amber Elias 707-258-6031 AELIAS@napasan.com.