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

The project is generally described as follows: replace existing pipelines by open-cut and removal and replacement (~1,720 LF), replacing existing sanitary sewer by pipe bursting (~5,400 LF), including sawcut, excavation and backfill, shoring, replacing laterals, disconnecting and reinstating lateral connections, abandoning existing sewer pipelines and manholes, removing existing cleanouts and manholes, constructing new manholes and property line cleanouts, asphalt concrete pavement restoration, CCTV inspection, traffic control, project signs, and bypass pumping of sanitary sewer flow. All of said work is to be done in accordance with the Contract Documents as described above, 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 District. Return of the documents is not required, and the amount paid for the documents is non-refundable. All bidders must purchase a complete bid set from the BPX Printing prior to bid opening to be considered responsive and to receive addenda notifications. The Engineer's Estimate of Probable Cost is $4,700,000, and all work shall be completed by September 30th, 2025, as established in Section 00800-1.01, TIME ALLOWED FOR COMPLETION. Under California Laws and Regulations, the District shall inform all prime contractors of public works, to the extent feasible of relevant public work requirements. Therefore, the District hereby advises all bidders that the successful bidder shall: Employ the appropriate number of apprentices on the job site as set forth in California Labor Code 1777.5; 1. Provide worker's compensation coverage, as set forth in California Labor Code Sections 1860 and 1861; 2. Keep and maintain the records of work performed on the public works project, as set forth in California Labor Code Section 1812; 3. Keep and maintain the records required under California Labor Code Section 1776 which shall be subject to inspection pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1776 and California Code of Regulations, Division 1, Chapter 8, Subchapter 3, Article 6, Section 16400 (e); and 4. Be subject to other requirements imposed by law. Bidders are hereby notified that, pursuant to the provisions of California Labor Code, Sections 1770 et. seq., the District has obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holidays, Saturdays and Sundays, and overtime work in the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft, classification, or type of worker required to execute the contract. A copy said prevailing rate of the per diem wages are on file at the District offices, 1111 Andersen Dr., San Rafael, CA 94901. Said prevailing rates of per diem wages will be made available to any interested party upon request, and a copy thereof shall be posted at the job site. The District will not recognize any claim for additional compensation because of the payment by the Contractor of any wage rate in excess of the prevailing wage rates on file as aforesaid. The possibility of a wage increase is one of the elements to be considered by the Contractor in determining his/her or its Bid and will not, under any circumstances, be considered as the basis of a claim against the District on the Contract. The successful Bidder and its subcontractors shall employ workers which consistently display and demonstrate proper moral, ethical and professional conduct to all fellow workers, employees and representatives of the District and other involved parties. Pursuant to the provisions of California Labor Code Section 6707, each Bid submitted in response to this Notice to Contractors shall contain, as a Bid item, adequate sheeting, shoring, and bracing, or equivalent method, for the protection of life and limb in trenches and open excavation, which shall conform to applicable safety orders. By listing this sum, the Bidder warrants that its action does not convey tort liability to the District, the Design Consultant, the Construction Manager, and each of their employees, agents, and sub consultants. Each Bid must conform and be responsive to the invitation, the Plans and Specifications, and all documents comprising the pertinent Contract Documents. Each Bid shall be presented under sealed cover and shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, cash or bidder's bond, made payable to the District, in an amount not less than ten (10) percent of the bid. The said check shall be given as a guarantee that the 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 District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in a bid, and to make awards to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder as it may best serve the interest of the District. In accordance with the provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the District has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid Class A - General Engineering license. The Contractor shall attend a one-day partnering conference. The Partnering conference will be conducted locally for the Contractors and Districts project representatives. The Contractor shall be represented by a minimum of 2 representatives, one being the Contractors authorized representative. Scheduling ofthe Partnering Conference and selection ofthe trainer and training site shall be determined cooperatively by the Contractor and the Engineer. The purpose of the Partnering Conference will be to achieve the following goals: Develop a project charter to include a mission statement and key objectives Explain and discuss important partnering principles and concepts. Identify and resolve stakeholder concerns, questions, and suggestions. Develop a protocol/procedure for a timely, respectful resolution of conflicts Develop a performance evaluation form for periodic assessment and tracking of team performance. No oral representations or interpretations will be made to any Bidder as to the meaning of the Contract Documents. Requests for an interpretation shall be made in writing and delivered to the following address at least ten (10) days before the Bids are opened as provided in Section 00010, NOTICE INVITING BIDS Requests should be made to Phil Benedetti, Project Manager, Ross Valley Sanitary District at 1111 Andersen Dr., San Rafael, CA 94901, Telephone (415)259-2949 and e-mail: pbenedetti@rvsd.org.