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

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The work is comprised of providing a submersible turbine pump in an existing 35-foot deep vertical raw water intake facility, and pipeline tie-in to the District's existing raw water supply line near the District's raw water intake facility at the Nacimiento River. The Work includes setting of the submersible turbine pump at the intake facility, installing associated instruments and appurtenances including, but not limited to, a pressure transducer, propeller flow meter, and air-vacuum valve, installation of aboveground piping and valves, installation of a 4" ductile iron pipeline, tie-in at the existing HRCSD Pump Station #1, electrical improvements, and all other work to make the vertical raw water facility complete and functional as specified, and as specified herein and as shown on the Contract Documents. The OWNER intends to award a contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder to the bid schedule delineated in these contract documents. All bids submitted shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents and the OWNER may waive any minor irregularities or reject any and all bids. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to bid opening but not afterward. BID SECURITY - Each proposal must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier's check, or bidder's bond on the prescribed form and made payable to the OWNER for an amount equal to at least 10 percent of the amount of the Bid, such guaranty to be forfeited should the apparent successful bidder to whom the contract is awarded fail to furnish the required bonds and insurance certificates, and enter into contract with the OWNER within the time stated in the Proposal requirements. Proposals cannot be withdrawn for the period of time specified in Article 10 of the Instructions to Bidders. PERFORMANCE SECURITIES - The successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond and faithful performance bond in the full amount of the Contract price, and insurance with certificates and endorsements of insurance, as provided in the Contract Documents. The required bonds must be provided only by a surety insurer who is in good standing with the State of California Department of Insurance. CONTRACTOR LICENSING - In accordance with the provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the OWNER has determined that the contractor shall possess a valid General A Contractor license at the time of bid issuance. Failure to possess the specified license shall render the Bid as non-responsive and shall act as a bar to award of the Contract to any bidder not possessing said license at the time of award. In the event of dispute over classification of the license required, the opinion of the contractor's State License Board shall prevail. The successful bidder must insure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against on the basis of age, color, race, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual preference, marital status, and shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Questions received less than 14 days prior to the date of Bid opening may not be answered. Only answers to such questions issued by formal written Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.