Project # 29110

VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CALLING FOR BIDSProject # 29110
Deep Pier Foundation for the Bleacher Annex of the Track and Field

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above-named California Community College District, acting by and through its Board of Trustees, hereinafter referred to as the “District” will receive up to, but not later than 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2008, sealed bid proposals for the award of a contract for Project # 29110 Deep Pier Foundation for the Bleacher Annex of the Track and Field at Oxnard College.

Scope of Work:
Construct a Deep Pier Foundation system, remove and replace a chain link fence, for the Bleacher Annex of the Track and Field project at Oxnard College.

A mandatory job walk will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday June 3, 2008. Bidders are to meet in the track and field of the Oxnard College (off of Simpson Dr.) at Oxnard College, 4000 South Rose Ave, Oxnard, CA. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

All bid proposals shall be submitted on forms furnished by the District. Bids shall be received at Ventura County Community College District, 255 W. Stanley, Suite 100, CA 93001, (805) 652-5500. Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by: (a) the required bid security; (b) subcontractors list; (c) non-collusion affidavit; and (d) statement of bidder’s qualifications. Bids will be opened and publicly read at the stated time and place.

Bid proposals must conform with, and be responsive to, the bid and contract documents, which will be available for purchase at Cybercopy USA, 3020 Sherwin Ave., Ventura, CA, 93003, (805-642-3292) or www.cybercopyusa.com . after Tuesday June 3, 2008. Owner will not provide plans and or specifications at the time of the job walk.

Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by bid security and in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the maximum amount of the bid proposal, inclusive of any additive alternate bid item(s). Failure of any bid proposal to be accompanied by the required bid security shall render such bid proposal to be non-responsive and rejected. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid proposal or in the bidding.

Pursuant to Public Contract Code 3300, bidder must possess a current California Contractors License (Class B) at the time that the contract for the work is awarded. The Contractor, under their current License, shall have successfully completed a minimum of five similar construction type projects.

Prevailing Wage Rates; Employment of Apprentices. This project is subject to the provisions of Labor Code 1720 et seq. and regulations set forth in Title 8 16000 et seq. of the California Code of Regulation, which govern the payment of prevailing wages on public works projects. All bidders shall be governed by and required to comply with these statutes and regulations in connection with this project. Pursuant to Labor Code 1771, the contractor receiving award of the contract and subcontractors of any tier shall pay not less than the prevailing wage rates to all workers employed in the execution of the contract. Bidders shall comply with applicable statutes and regulations, including but not limited to Labor Code  1771, 1775, 1777.5, 1813 and 1815.

In accordance with Section 1773 of the California Labor Code, the Contractor shall post a copy of the determination prevailing rates of wages at each job site. A copy of these determinations, entitled “PREVAILING WAGE SCALE” are available to any interested party through the internet at www.dir.ca.gov . The Contractor and any Subcontractor(s) shall not pay less than the specified prevailing rates of wages to all workers employed by them in execution of the contract.

The District has initiated a Labor Compliance Program (LCP) pursuant to provisions of Labor Code 1771.5 and other applicable law. The Contractor and Subcontractors of any tier shall comply with the LCP initiated and enforced by the District. For inquires, questions or assistance with regard to the LCP, call Golden State Labor Compliance.

Bid proposals shall not be withdrawn by any bidder for a period of ninety (90) days after the opening of bid proposals. During this time, all bidders shall guarantee prices quoted in their respective bid proposals. In accordance with the provisions of California Public Contract Code 22300, substitution of eligible and equivalent securities for any monies to ensure performance under the contract will be permitted at the request and expense of the contractor.

In accordance with the provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 22300, substitution of eligible and equivalent securities for any monies to ensure performance under the contract will be permitted at the request and expense of the Contractor.

Successful bidder must submit a work schedule to the District within 10 days of Notice of Award. Schedule will be subject to review and approval by District in order to minimize impact to the campus learning environment. All work must be completed within 90 days after commencement of work as set forth in the Notice to Proceed issued by the District.

This project will be awarded to the contractor with the lowest responsible bidder. The project estimated value is $130 thousand dollars.