Site work for a theater / auditorium in Santa Cruz, California. Completed plans call for site work for a theater / auditorium.

APN: 005-071-06 The Civic Auditorium - Handrail Project involves installing 88 stair-mounted steel handrails on the twelve (12) existing concrete staircases and two (2) wall-mounted handrails on the two (2) wall-adjacent staircases to improve physical safety and patron experience (see Plans). Question Deadline 09/15/2025 at 5:00 PM PT Response to bidder(s) IFB Questions and Clarification & Issue Addenda: September 18, 2025, 5:00pm. Questions or concerns regarding any aspect of this IFB shall be sent via online This project is funded through the City of Santa Cruz Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") and is subject to conditions of federal funding including federal labor standards requirements and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 ("Section 3") as set forth in the CDBG General Conditions attached hereto and made part of the Invitation to Bid. It is desirable that Section 3 businesses bid on this project; non section 3 businesses are not prohibited from responding to this Invitation to Bid. For more information regarding the conditions of federal funding associated with this Project, including federal labor standards requirements, Section 3, and bidders' Section 3 responsibilities, please see the CDBG General Conditions incorporated within the Project Specifications herein and visit the City of Santa Cruz Section 3 website at online. The Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, commonly known as the Civic, has been a cornerstone of the community since its opening in 1940. Originally designed as a venue for public performances and gatherings, it has hosted countless events ranging from concerts to theater productions. Throughout its history, the Civic has operated without handrail infrastructure, which has posed challenges for patrons, especially those with mobility issues, when accessing the elevated seating sections. The absence of handrails has often made it difficult for attendees to navigate the staircases safely, potentially detracting from their overall experience. Recognizing the need for improvements, the proposed installation of handrails aims to enhance patron safety and comfort, ensuring that more individuals can enjoy events without facing accessibility barriers. To fund these necessary upgrades, the City applied for and received grant funds from the federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Department. HUD awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) specifically for accessibility improvements to Civic, which is within the downtown area, and serves senior and older adult demographics. These funds will be instrumental in making the Civic a more inclusive venue, aligning with broader efforts to improve public spaces and ensure they are welcoming and accessible to all community members. All applicants must provide thorough and comprehensive responses that clearly demonstrate their team's approach to and consistency with the below-mentioned standards. The City invites qualified firms to respond to this Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the project ("Project") titled below: Civic Auditorium - Handrail Project The City reserves the right to: Postpone, cancel, or issue a subsequent IFB. Reject any or all bids. Reject any bid that is conditional in any way or that contains erasures, items not called for, items not in conformity with applicable law, changes, additions, alternate bids, or any responsive or submitted by a Bidder that is not responsible. Issue addenda to amend, modify, add or delete requirements of this IFB. Remedy technical errors in the IFB process. Disqualify Bidders who are deemed non-responsive to the requirements of this IFB. Waive informality or immaterial irregularities or minor defects in a bid offer, accept and/or reject all or part of a bid offer. Use judgment whether to respond to questions after the IFB question submittal due date. Not award a Purchase Order/Contract. Award a Purchase Order/Contract to a single Bidder for the entire procurement or to multiple Bidders by line item, in groups, or phases according to Section PRELIMINARY SCOPE OF WORK. If only one bid is received in response to this bid invitation, require the sole Bidder to submit cost or pricing data to assist in determining if the price is reasonable. The term of the contract will commence upon notification of award and continue for a period of 1 year plus any renewals agreed to by the parties and made in writing. The parties agree that in litigation or arbitration resulting from either party's breach, the amount of loss would be extremely difficult or impracticable to prove. Accordingly, the parties wish to make a commercially reasonable estimate of the damages they would incur in the event of a breach by the other party and to establish that estimate as liquidated damages. In the event of a breach by the seller, the buyer shall recover as liquidated damages and as the buyer's exclusive remedy for the seller's breach, the amount of $5,200.00 per day for failure to deliver or perform within the specified time limit. Bonding requirements for federally funded contracts are subject to the following federal directives: Bidder's security of ten percent of the bid price for all public works contracts at the time of Bid submittal (Public Contract Code Section 20483(a)). Performance bond equal to 100-percent of the contract price for all public works contracts. Payment bond for all public works contracts of at least: 50-percent of the contract price if the contract price does not exceed $1 million. 40 percent of the contract price if the contract price exceeds $1 million but is not more than $5 million; or $2.5 million if the contract price exceeds $5 million. Within ten (10) business days, not including legal holidays, of contract award, the successful Proposer must submit a performance bond and payment bond, executed by the Contractor and the Surety. All bonds must be issued by California admitted Sureties. Should any surety or sureties be deemed unsatisfactory by the City, a notice will be given to the Contractor. The Contractor shall promptly substitute a new surety or sureties satisfactory to the City. No further payment shall be deemed due or will be made under the contract until the new sureties are accepted by the City. Contractorshall provide a Performance Bond in a sum equal to the contract price, unless otherwise approved by City. If the Performance Bond provides for a one-year warranty, a separate Maintenance Bond is not necessary. c. If the warranty period specified in the contract isfor longer than one year, a Maintenance Bond equal to 10% of the contract price is required. At its sole discretion, the City may allow the Contractor to provide bonds from multiple sureties to meet the bond requirements.