El Centro City Council
February 17, 2026

AGENDA

CITY OF EL CENTRO

CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
City Hall Regular Meeting 3:30 PM

CITY HALL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
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The Mayor and Council Members may be reached at (760) 336-8989.

Mayor:

Mayor Pro-Tem:

Council Members:

Michael Crankshaw
Claudia Camarena
Sylvia Marroquin
Marty Ellett
Sonia Carter
City Manager: Robert Sawyer
City Attorney: Joanna Hoff
City Clerk: Norma Wyles
3:30 PM CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE ROOM "A":

ROLL CALL:

CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC MEETING:

Any member of the public wishing to address the City Council on any matter appearing in the closed session may do so at this time. Unless the Mayor extends the time limit, remarks shall be limited to three (3) minutes. Additional opportunities for Public Comment will be given at the end of the meeting.

CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION:

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Patrick Clark
Employee Organizations: Firefighters Association, General Employees Unit and Supervisor, Professional, and Technical Employees Unit
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One potential case

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
This is a public meeting. If there is an item on the agenda on which you wish to be heard, you are asked to complete a blue speaker slip and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Persons wishing to address the Council are not required to identify themselves (Gov’t Code § 54953.3); however, this information assists the Mayor by ensuring that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized and also assists the City Clerk in preparing the City Council meeting minutes. When the item is announced and your name is called by the Mayor, please step to the podium and state your name for the record. Unless the Mayor extends the time, there is a three (3) minute time limit for each public presentation. If you wish to address the Council concerning any other matter not appearing on the agenda, you may do so during the public comment portion of the agenda. However, you may not show a visual presentation without review of that material. If you do so, you will be considered out of order. * Any information provided on the “Speaker Slip” is voluntary and will be public record 6:00 OPEN SESSION
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY VARY:

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK:

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
(TIME MAY VARY) PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The City Council welcomes your input. At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on any matter not listed on the posted agenda. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action will be taken on any issue brought forth under Public Comments. We ask that you please complete a “Speaker Slip” and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Although you are not required to identify yourself (Gov’t Code §54953.3); this information on the “Speaker Slip” assists the Mayor that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized and also assists the City Clerk in preparing the City Council meeting minutes. Unless the Mayor extends the time, there is a three (3) minute time limit for each public presentation. * Any information provided on the “Speaker Slip” is voluntary and will be public record.

PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:

1. Presentation by Imperial Irrigation District Regarding Program Updates.

CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 2-7 ):

2. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of January 2026.

3. Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of January 2026.

4. Approval of Treasurer's Report for the month of January 2026.

5. Approval of City Council Minutes of January 30, 2026, February 3, 2026, and February 11, 2026.

6. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO TERMINATING RESOLUTION NO. 25-50 PROCLAIMING A LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR REPAIRS OF THE SEWER LIFT STATION AT 3RD STREET AND ROSS AVENUE IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO.

7. Approval of payments related to the IID Date Drain "3-D" undergrounding at Countryside Drive.

NEW BUSINESS:

8. Discussion Regarding 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Proposals Received.

Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:

Discussion and necessary action related to proposals received for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2026-2027

9. STPL 5169(063) Imperial Avenue Phase III Approval of Plans and Specifications.

Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:

Approve Plans and Specifications for the Imperial Avenue Phase III Project STPL-5169- (063) and authorize staff to release for public bidding.

10. Diagonal parking proposal surrounding Christ Community Church on 5th and 6th Street Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:

Provide staff comments and direction as requested.

11. Tag Alleyview Paving Project - Approval of Plans and Specifications Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer

Recommendation:

Approve the Plans and Specifications for the Tag Alleyview Paving Project and authorize the soliciting of bids.

12. Discussion and related action regarding an extension to the Agreement with Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego for the Working Hands Workforce Development Program Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:

Staff recommends approval of a one (1) year extension of the agreement with Catholic Charities for the continued implementation of the Working Hands Workforce Development Program under the same terms and conditions.

13. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment to the Personnel Appeals Board to fill one (1) un-scheduled vacancy.

Presentation: Michael Crankshaw, Mayor
Recommendation:

Mayor's Recommendation: Appointment to the Personnel Appeals Board for one (1) unscheduled with term ending on July 15, 2027.

14. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment to the Library & Community Services Board to fill one (1) un-scheduled vacancy (non-voting).

Presentation: Michael Crankshaw, Mayor
Recommendation:

Mayor's Recommendation: Appointment to the Library & Community Services Board for one (1) un-scheduled non-voting member with a term ending on June 30, 2026.

15. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment to the Friends of El Centro Community Services Foundation Board.

Presentation: Michael Crankshaw, Mayor
Recommendation:

Mayor's Recommendation: Appointment to the Friends of El Centro Community Services Foundation Board for one (1) un-scheduled vacancy with a term ending on June 30, 2026.

LEGISLATIVE ACTION:

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:

16. Update Emergency Declaration - WWTP Bar Screen Failure

17. Certificate of Mailing Notice of Application to the City, County and Municipal Governmental Agencies made by Southern California Gas Company, Regarding Approval of its Energy Savings Assistance.

18. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License-Sara Barragan, Mariscos Culichi 1427 Adams Ave El Centro, CA 92243-2009

TASK FORCE AND MAYOR/CONFERENCE REPORTS - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

ADJOURNMENT:

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet will be available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California 92243, Monday-Friday during normal business hours.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the office of the City Clerk at (760) 337-4515. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangement to assure accessibility to this meeting.

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-21)
Item: 1.

Meeting: 2/17/2026 3:30 PM
Department: City Clerk
Category: Presentation
Prepared by: Norma Wyles, City Clerk
Department Head:

DOC ID: 2026-21
Presentation by Imperial Irrigation District Regarding Program Updates.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

FISCAL IMPACT:

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

BACKGROUND:

DISCUSSION:

CONCLUSION:

ATTACHMENTS:

1. IID - 2026_Feb.City of El Centro_presentation

www.iid.com
Imperial Irrigation District’s
City of El Centro Project Update
February 17, 2026

www.iid.com
Electric System
2 • Service territory of 6,471 square miles
• Summer Peaking Utility (1,177MW)
• Over 166,000 residential and commercial customers
• 1,780-mile transmission network and 5,004-mile
distribution lines.
• Total Generation Capacity is over 2,181MW
• Imperial Valley Area
▪ 42 Substations
• Coachella Valley Area
▪ 25 Substations

www.iid.com
Vertically Integrated
3 • IID is a vertically integrated utility
▪ One operator end-to-end: IID plans, builds, and operates generation, transmission and distribution.
▪ Local control: Faster coordination on upgrades/outages and integrated long-term planning.
▪ Accountability: One organization responsible for reliability and adequacy of resources.

www.iid.com
Load Serving Entity (LSE) Functions
• IID is a registered Load Serving Entity (LSE)
▪ Legally responsible for ensuring resource adequacy to meet customer demand in its service territory.
▪ This ensures IID has enough capacity and plans ahead to meet peak demand reliably.
• Primary functions of a LSE:
▪ Procure power and manage power purchase agreements
▪ Manage retail supply to customers
▪ Comply with regulatory obligations
4

www.iid.com
Resource Portfolio Mix
• Per IID Risk Policy and Balancing Authority
requirements, IID is required to procure resources
totaling 115% of anticipated use annually.
5 PPA = long-term contracts
Market = short-term purchases

www.iid.com
Public Programs
• As a publicly owned utility, the State of California
mandates that IID collect a non-bypass able public benefits charge. The PBC may be used only for:
▪ Low-income rate assistance
▪ Energy efficiency measures
▪ Investments in renewable resources
▪ Research & Development – new renewable technologies
• The PBC funds IID’s public programs.
6

www.iid.com
7 Tree for All Public Green Space Grants
• $44,000 Total Awarded
within the City of El
Centro
▪ El Centro Elementary
School District $35,000
▪ St. Mary’s Catholic Church,
El Centro $9,000

www.iid.com
8 GLOW (Sports Complex LED
Lighting Improvement Grant)
▪ Central Union High School District $70,000

www.iid.com
9 GEMS (HVAC Improvement
Grants for School)
• $498,000 Total Awarded within the
City of El Centro
▪ Central Union High School District
$140,000
▪ El Centro Elementary School District
$140,000 (including De Anza Magnet)
▪ St. Mary’s School El Centro $70,000
▪ Imperial County Office of Education
(IVCEC, Valley Academy and
Pathways Charter) $88,400
▪ McCabe Unified School District
$70,000

www.iid.com
10 • Residential Energy Assistance Designed for You (READY), provides income-qualified customers with a discount of 20 percent on their power bill or income-qualified senior customers with a discount of 30 percent.
• Customer Assistance for Residential Emergencies (CARE), offers financial assistance to customers facing disconnect for nonpayment. • Senior Health & Income Energy Lifeline Discount (SHIELD), provides income-qualified senior customers with a discount of 30 percent who have high medical expenses.
• Energy Assistance for Special Equipment (EASE), provides a discount for residential customers who use prescribed in-home medical equipment.

RATE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

www.iid.com
2025 CUSTOMER PROJECTS
• Maverik Gas Station
• Swarthout Field (Lighting Replacement)
• Jacaranda Gardens Apartments
• Renaissance Subdivision
• El Centro Police Station
• Buena Vista Park
• CHP Facility
• El Centro Library EV Charging Station
• Town Center Village
11

www.iid.com
2025 CUSTOMER PROJECTS
• El Centro Elementary School District EV Charging
Station
• Central Union High School District EV Charging Station • Tesla Charging Station – Imperial Valley Mall
• Tesla Charging Station - Target
• Dairy Queen
• Dunkin’
• Wingstop
12

www.iid.com
Maverik Gas Station
13

www.iid.com
Swarthout Field (Lighting
Replacement)
14

www.iid.com
Jacaranda Gardens Apartments
15

www.iid.com
Renaissance Subdivision
16

www.iid.com
El Centro Police Station
17

www.iid.com
Buena Vista Park
18

www.iid.com
CHP Facility
19

www.iid.com
El Centro Library EV
Charging Station
20

www.iid.com
Town Center Village
21

www.iid.com
El Centro Elementary School District
EV Charging Station
22

www.iid.com
Central Union High School District
EV Charging Station
23

www.iid.com
24 Tesla Charging Station – Imperial
Valley Mall

www.iid.com
Tesla Charging Station - Target
25

www.iid.com
Dairy Queen
26

www.iid.com
Dunkin’
27

www.iid.com
Wingstop
28

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-42)
Item: 2.

Meeting: 2/17/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Finance
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Esmeralda Nunez,
Accounting Assistant
Department Head:

DOC ID: 2026-42
Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of January 2026.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

FISCAL IMPACT:

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

BACKGROUND:

DISCUSSION:

CONCLUSION:

ATTACHMENTS:

1. January 2026

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-40)
Item: 3.

Meeting: 2/17/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Finance
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Cristhian Zambrano,
Payroll Specialist
Department Head: Elizabeth Fuchen
DOC ID: 2026-40
Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of January 2026.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of January 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT:

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

BACKGROUND:

DISCUSSION:

CONCLUSION:

ATTACHMENTS:

1. PAYROLL REGISTERS JANUARY 2026

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-38)
Item: 4.

Meeting: 2/17/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Finance
Category: Informational Items
Prepared by: Nora Salas, Accountant
Department Head:

DOC ID: 2026-38
Approval of Treasurer's Report for the month of January 2026.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

FISCAL IMPACT:

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

BACKGROUND:

DISCUSSION:

CONCLUSION:

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Treasurer's Report of January 2026

CITY OF EL CENTRO
TREASURER’S REPORT

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
JANUARY 2026
Maturity
Date
Rate
tPcnO
Market
Par YTM Cost Value

GENERAL ACCOUNT
U.S. Savings and CD's
Bank Amer NA Charlotte 06051XE32
Haddon SVGS Haddon 40473OFV0
Merrick South Jordan Utah 59013LDQ4
Transportation Alliance Bk Inc 89388CKS6
Toyota Finl Svgs Bk 89235MTE1
Bank Sun Prairie Wis 065226AY8
University 111 Cmnty Cr 914359AQ7
Atlantic Cmnty Bankers 04846LAG8
Mutualone Bk Framingham Ma 62847HFG9
Kemba Finl Cr Un 48836LCT7
BMW Bk North Amer Salt Lake 05612LGE6
Goldman Sachs Bk USA New York 38I50V6S3
Civic Fed Cr Un Raleigh NC 178808AF8
Bankers Bk Okla City 06610QFLO
Don Finl Cr Un Grand Blanc Mi 25844MCGI
Freedom Bk of Va Fairfax Va CTF 35633MFZ0
Amercian Eagle Bk South 02554NHG9
Gulf AUantic Bk Key West 40216LCM9
Hardin Cnty Svgs Bk Eldora 4I2022EA9
Gbank Las Vegas Nev Ctf 36830MBWO
Morgan Stanley Private Bk Ntl Assn 61776NZA4
Morgan Stanley Bk N A Salt Lake 61778GBI
Subtotal
249,802.50
249,802.50
249,530.00
249,500.00
249,345.00
249,047.50
249,445.00
249,512.50
249,197.50
249,215.00
248,725.00
248,495.00
249,027.50
248,420.00
249,410.00
248,687.50
247,915.00
247,647.50
246,892.50
246,860.00
248,345.00
248,345.00
09/17/26
09/29/26
04/12/27
04/15/27
09/20/27
09/24/27
09/24/27
09/29/27
10/06/27
10/12/27
09/19/28
09/25/28
09/26/28
09/29/28
10/10/28
10/16/28
12/26/28
03/29/29
09/19/29
09/26/29
10/08/30
10/08/30
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00

3.700

3.700

3.600

3.600

3.600

3.550

3.650

3.700

3.600

3.600

3.600

3.550

3.650

3.550

3.700

3.700

3.700

3.600

3.600

3.600

3.560
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00

3.650

3.700

3.610

3.610

3.610

3.570

3.660

3.570

3.700

3.610

3.520

3.530

3.540

3.540

3.770

3.770

3.600

3.500

3.500

3.500

3.500

3.750

3.750
S 5,500,000.00 S 5,500,000.00 $ 5,473,167.50
VS Treasury Securities
United States Treas Nts 91282CNU1
United States Treas Nts 91282CLN9
United States Treas Nts 91282CNX5
Subtotal
08/15/28
09/30/29
oi/ime
3,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000

3.625

3.500

3.625

3.620 3,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
3,000,000.00
3,003,990.00
1,987,580.00
2,981,940.00

3.520

3.640
S 8,000,000.00 S 8,000,000.00 S 7,973,510.00
U.S. Government Obligations
Federal Home Loan Bks 3130AM2F8
Federal Natl Mtg Assn Benchmark 3135GOK36
Federal Farm Cr Bks Cons Sysyemwide 3I33ETB22
Federal Natl Mtg Assn Medium T 3136GASA8
Federal Farm Cr Bks Cons Systemwide 3133ETYX9
Federal Agric MTG Corp Medium T 31424WV33
Federal Natl MTG Assn Medium T 3136GASX8
Subtotal
04/29/26
04/24/26
09/30/27
09/01/28
09/24/29
09/17/30
09/18/30
$ 750,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
1,500,000

1.125 1.130 750,000.00
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
1,500,000.00
745,432.50
1,993,120.00
2,000,560.00
1,998,640.00
1,999,300.00
1,991,260.00
1,495,710.00
$ 2.130 2.130

3.720

3.750

3.900

3.760

3.760
$ 3.730
$ 3.750
$ 3.900
$ 3.750
$ 3.750
S 12,250,000 S 12,250,000.00 S 12,224,022.50
Subtotal 25,750,000 25,750,000 25,670,700
Other Investments
Cash Equiv.

Local Agency Investment Fund
Subtotal
$ 5,965,040
67,887,101

0.010 0.010

4.025
5,965,039.63
67,887,100.51
5,965,039.63
67,887,100.51
73,852,140.14
$ 4.025
73,852,140 73,852,140.14
Subtotal 99,602,140 99,602,140.14 99,522,840.14
Bonds
Series B - 2007 Redevelopment $
2021 Series A - Library Bond Project
2023 Series A - Police Station Project
1,992,230 0.010 0.010

0.000

0.010
1,992,229.76 1,992,229.76
$ 25,162,096 0.010 25,162,095.57 25,162,095.57
27,154,325 27,154325.33 27,154,325.33
Total S 126,756,465.47 S 126,756,465.47 S 126,677,165.47

CITY OF EL CENTRO

TREASURER'S REPORT

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
JANUARY 2026
Prior Fiscal
Year YTD
Same Period
This Fiscal
Month YTD
Interest Received
Other Investments
LAIF
Total

20.579 $
710.303
102,963 $
2,156,326
253,542
2,322,313
730.882 2,259,289 2,575,855
Balance
12/31/25
Balance
Change 01/31/26
Monthly Activity
Genera! Accounts
U.S. Savings and CD's
U.S. Treasury Securities
U.S. Government Obligations
Cash Equiv. & Other Investments
LAIF
5,500,000
8,000,000
12,250,000
5,965,014
67,176,798
5,500.000
8,000,000
12,250,000
5,965,040
67,887,101
$
$ 25
710,303
98,891,812 710,328 99,602,140
Trustee Accounts
Series B - 2007 Redevelopment
Library 2021 Bond Project
El Centro Police 2023 Bond Project
1,986,107
1,097,007
25,073.305
28,156,414
6,123
(1,097,007.43)
88,791
1,992,230

25.162.096
$ (1,002,093) 27,154,325
Total S 127,048,226 $ 126,756,465
I hereby certify that this report reflects the pooled investments of the City of El Centro and is in conformity with the Investment Policy of the City as adopted by the City Council on February 21,2001.

A copy of this Policy is available at the Office of the City Clerk. In the opinion of the undersigned, the City's expenditure requirements for the following six months, can be met from projected revenues and maturities of Investments listed herein.

Elizabeth Fuchen
Finance Director

Cityof El Centro
Treasurer's Report
Summary of Investments
as of 01/31/2026
Investment Unrealized
gain/loss (*)
(**)
Net increase
decrease
Market Value
end of Period
percent
of total
income
Cost/Par to-date
U.S. Savings and CD's $ 5,500,000 (26.833) $ 5,473,168 6% 2 U.S Treasury Securities $ 8,000,000 (26,490) $ 7,973,510 8% 3 U.S. Government Obligati' $ 12,250,000 (25,978) $ 12,224,023 12% 4 Cash Equiv. & Other Inve: S 5,965,040 S 5,965,040 6%
5 LAIF S 67,887,101 S 67,887,101 68%
Total $ 99,602,140 $ (79,300) $ 99,522,840 100%
(*) Investments 1 through 5
Investments are held to maturity redemption is at cost rendering no loss.

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-37)
Item: 5.

Meeting: 2/17/2026 3:30 PM
Department: City Clerk
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Norma Wyles, City Clerk
Department Head: Norma Wyles
DOC ID: 2026-37
Approval of City Council Minutes of January 30, 2026, February 3, 2026, and February 11, 2026.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of January 30, 2026, February 3, 2026, and February 11, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT:

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

BACKGROUND:

DISCUSSION:

CONCLUSION:

ATTACHMENTS:

1. 1-30-2026 Special Meeting CC Minutes

2. 2-03-2026 Regular CC Minutes

3. 2-11-2026 Special Meeting CC Minutes

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SPECIAL MEETING

EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL

EL CENTRO LIBRARY
1140 NORTH IMPERIAL AVENUE, EL CENTRO, CA
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026, 1:00 P.M.

OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a special meeting on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 1:07 p.m. in the El Centro Library, 1140 N. Imperial Avenue, El Centro, California.

PRESENT: Council: Carter, Camarena, Crankshaw, Ellett, Marroquin City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Sawyer
Invocation was given by Council Member Ellett and Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Crankshaw.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

No comments were received.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. El Centro City Council Workshop – Institute for Local Government (ILG). - Overview of Strategic Planning Process and Purpose
- Review existing Strategic Plan
- Goal Setting

ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before City Council, the meeting adjourned at 3:09 p.m. ____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
_________________________
Michael Crankshaw, Mayor

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REGULAR MEETING

EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL

CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026, 3:30 P.M.

The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:35 p.m. in Conference Room A, El Centro City Hall, 1275 W. Main Street, El Centro, California for the purpose of closed session.

PRESENT: Council: Carter, Camarena, Crankshaw, Ellett, Marroquin City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Sawyer, City Attorney Hoff

CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Camarena, second by Marroquin, to adjourn into closed session for:

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Patrick Clark
Employee Organization: Firefighters Association and General Employees Unit Motion carried unanimous.

Closed Session concluded at 5:58 p.m. (All present)
City Council recessed to 6:00 p.m.

OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 6:07 p.m. in Council Chambers, El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California.

PRESENT: Council: Carter, Camarena, Crankshaw, Ellett, Marroquin City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Sawyer, City Attorney Hoff Invocation was given by Council Member Ellett and Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Pro-Tem Camarena.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comment was received from Peter Rodriguez and Ramon Chavoya.

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CONSENT AGENDA (ITEM 1)
Moved by Ellett, second by Camarena, approving consent item #1.

1. Approval of Warrant Registers for the month of December 2025.

2. See below *
AYES: Carter, Camarena, Crankshaw, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None

ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION & SEPARATE ACTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ELLETT.
*2. Moved by Marroquin, second by Carter, adoption of Resolution No. 26-13, RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

AGREEMENT WITH CR ASSOCIATES FOR ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING-GENERAL SERVICES.

Council Member Ellett asked about the contract’s spending limit or the maximum amount allowed for the contract. Mr. Campos explained that anything above a certain amount would come back to Council for approval.

AYES: Carter, Camarena, Crankshaw, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None

NEW BUSINESS

3. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, discussion and necessary action regarding consideration of a contract with MYLO Janitorial Services in the amount of $207,024 for Janitorial Maintenance for El Centro Public Facilities.

Mayor Crankshaw asked if the scope of work was different for every location. Ms. Nava explained that there was every location has a scope of work detailing the work that is to be completed and duration of when the work should be completed.

Council Member Camarena asked why Base Hill was not selected. Ms. Nava responded that the company was from out of town and did not have a sufficient workforce to accommodate the work the city was requesting. Council Member Camarena commented that Ms. Nava mentioned there were issues with the previous company and asked whether there was a way to address those issues or anticipate any potential problems with this company. Ms. Nava responded that if a problem arises, the department refers to the agreement and follows the established steps regarding grievances.

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Moved by Marroquin, second by Ellett, adoption of Resolution No. 26-14, RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING

THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR ROUTINE JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE FOR EL CENTRO PUBLIC FACILITIES.

AYES: Carter, Camarena, Crankshaw, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None

4. Moved by Ellett second by Camarena to approve Mayor Crankshaw’s appointments to the following City Council Committees.

Committees without regular meeting schedule – called as needed – Ad-Hoc*

CURRENT
Primary/Alternate
Legislative & Funding Opportunities Task Force Camarena/Carter Public Safety Task Force Ellett/Crankshaw
Downtown Ad Hoc Committee-Continuum of CareHomeless Services Carter/Camarena Veteran’s Wellness Committee Camarena/Crankshaw
Committees with Regular Meeting Schedule CURRENT
Chair is listed first
Community Enhancement Task Force Crankshaw/Marroquin
Task Force to End Homelessness Camarena/Carter
Finance Committee Marroquin/Crankshaw
NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION-Brown Act Governed CURRENT
Friends of Community Service Foundation Board Marroquin EVALUATION PANELS: Ad-Hoc Committees CURRENT
City Clerk Marroquin/Ellett
City Manager Carter/Crankshaw

CALIFORNIA LEAGUE OF CITIES APPOINTMENTS CURRENT
Transportation, Communications & Public Works (Safety) Policy Committee
Carter
Revenue and Taxation Committee Camarena
California League of Cities – Division President Marroquin

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COMMITTEES OUTSIDE THE CITY – Subject to their rules PRIMARY/ ALTERNATE - CURRENT CJPIA (California Joint Powers Insurance Authority) Marroquin/Carter ECRMC Board of Trustees All Council Members
Air Pollution Control Advisory Board Ellett/Marroquin
Airport Advisory Committee Ellett/Crankshaw
Imperial County Film Commission Carter/Camarena
Imperial Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Camarena/Carter United Way-Emergency Food Shelter Program Carter/Crankshaw Mexican Liaison Camarena/Marroquin
Citizen Advisory Committee
(Centinela State Prison)
Ellett/Camarena
IID 2 on 2
(Imperial Irrigation District)
Crankshaw/Marroquin
SCAG (Southern California Association of Governments) (City Appt.) Crankshaw/Camarena LAFCO (LAFCO) Marroquin
ICTC (Imperial County Transportation Commission)
LTA (Local Transportation Authority)
SAFE (Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies) Meets
IVRMA (Imperial Valley Resource Management Agency)
Crankshaw/Carter
AYES: Carter, Camarena, Crankshaw, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:

None

TASK FORCE AND MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS
Council Members provided updates on their activities since the last City Council meeting and shared information on upcoming events.

CITY MANAGER REPORT
Reported on recent activities.

ADJOURNMENT
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
________________________________
Michael Crankshaw, Mayor

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SPECIAL MEETING

EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026, 5:30 P.M.

OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a special meeting on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:37 p.m. in the El Centro Library, 1140 N. Imperial Avenue, El Centro, California.

PRESENT: Council: Carter, Camarena, Crankshaw, Ellett, Marroquin City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Sawyer, City Attorney Hoff Invocation was given by Council Member Ellett and Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was led by Pastor King.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

No comments were received.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Presentation of Mayor’s Plaque by Mayor Pro-Tem to outgoing Mayor Sonia Carter and recognizing her services as Mayor for 2025-2026.

2. Presentation of Album of the Year by City Manager Robert Sawyer, to outgoing Mayor Sonia Carter, for her services as Mayor for 2025-2026.

3. Presentations to outgoing Mayor Sonia Carter – ‘
- US Senator Alex Padilla – Mario Renteria, Public Information Officer - El Centro Regional Medical Center - Mario Renteria, Public Information Officer - Imperial County Transportation Department – David Aguirre, Executive Director - Office of State Senator Steve Padilla – Guillermo Hernandez, District Representative - Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez – Jazmin Guillin, District Representative - Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz – Sara Solorzano, Field Representative - Making Life Happen – Felicia Carter, President
- American Legion Auxiliary 25 El Centro – Susan Baker, President - Change Makers – Hilton Smith, President
- Vet Connect – Esther Frias, President

4. Comment were given to outgoing Mayor Sonia Carter from City Council members.

ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before City Council, the special meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m. ____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

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APPROVED BY:
_________________________
Michael Crankshaw, Mayor

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-432)
Item: 6.

Meeting: 2/17/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Public Works
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Elizabeth Zarate, Analyst
Department Head: Abraham Campos
DOC ID: 2025-432
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO TERMINATING RESOLUTION NO. 25-50 PROCLAIMING A LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR REPAIRS OF THE SEWER LIFT STATION AT 3RD STREET AND ROSS AVENUE IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO TERMINATING RESOLUTION NO. 25-50 PROCLAIMING A LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR REPAIRS OF THE SEWER LIFT STATION AT 3RD STREET AND ROSS AVENUE IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No impact to the General Fund. Project was funded by Wastewater Enterprise Funds. Council approved $150,000 on July 15, 2025.

Final repair costs are as follows:

Cholla Construction Invoices to date: $98,869.50
Change Order No. 1 - $69,618.52
Total repair cost - $168,488.02
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Environmental Sustainability & Infrastructure
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

NA
BACKGROUND:

During inspections that have occurred as part of the Sewer master plan project, the consultant advised that the 3rd and Ross sewer lift station was in a bad state of repair. The wet well was heavily weathered and deteriorated, which could had led to the collapse of the wet well and interruption of sewer service to the area located south of Ross Avenue, east of SR-86, west of the Railroad, and north of I-8. The work required a temporary bypass of the sewer from the lift station to allow repairs to the wet well. The repair included resurfacing the interior of the wet well and replacing the concrete top of the wet well. At the July 15, 2025, Council Meeting, resolution 25-50 was adopted and staff worked with the construction company to coordinate the project.

DISCUSSION:

The emergency repairs on the Ross Avenue & 3rd Street Lift Station have been completed. The original repair cost was less than the Council's dollar amount approval;

however, during the repairs, an additional pipe under the railroad required replacement.

The contractor and staff were able to work with the railroad and salvage the existing crossing to install a new pipe under the railroad on an emergency basis. This was successfully accomplished. This extra work resulted in Change Order 1 in the amount of $69,618.52. The lift station is fully functional and operating normally.

CONCLUSION:

1. Approve Resolution No. 26- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO TERMINATING RESOLUTION NO. 25-50 PROCLAIMING A LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR REPAIRS OF THE SEWER LIFT STATION AT 3RD STREET AND

ROSS AVENUE IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO

2. Approve the revised funding in the amount of $168,488.02 as presented.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution 26-

12/2025/cdz/A25-0216/Reso/TerminationofLocalEmergency
SewerLiftStation3rd&RossAve
RESOLUTION NO. 26 -

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL CENTRO TERMINATING RESOLUTION NO. 25-50

PROCLAIMING A LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR REPAIRS
OF THE SEWER LIFT STATION AT 3RD STREET AND

ROSS AVENUE IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO
WHEREAS, the California Emergency Services Act, including, but not limited to, Government Code Sections 8630 et seq, and Chapter 8, Article 1 empowers the City to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency in the City and to terminate such local emergency when the threat ends; and
WHEREAS, on July 15, 2025, pursuant to Resolution No. 25-50, the City Council of the City of El Centro proclaimed a local emergency as allowed by state law and as defined in City Municipal Code Section 8.2 due to needed emergency repairs for a sewer lift station wet well that was found to be heavily deteriorated to the point of failure as determined during an inspection at 3rd Street at Ross Avenue and; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 25-50, the City contracted with Cholla Construction to perform such repairs, Cholla Construction and City staff collaborated to complete the work efficiently and minimized costs and the work now has been completed successfully; and WHEREAS, as of January 1, 2026, the emergency conditions resulting from the impending failure of the sewer lift station wet well have been ended with the successful repair of the wet well pursuant to Resolution No. 25-50; and
WHEREAS, the City Council therefore finds that for these reasons, Resolution No. 25- 50 should be terminated by the adoption of this Resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY PROCLAIMS AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the Recitals set out above are true and correct and are incorporated herein as though set forth in full.

2. The City Council has reviewed the proclamation of local emergency and finds that such emergency no longer exists.

12/2025/cdz/A25-0216/Reso/TerminationofLocalEmergency
SewerLiftStation3rd&RossAve

3. That the City Council by adoption of this Resolution terminates the local emergency proclaimed by Resolution No. 25-50 and terminates that Resolution.

4. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California held on day of , 2026.

CITY OF EL CENTRO
By _____________________
Michael Crankshaw, Mayor
ATTEST:

By _____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the City Attorney
By________________________________
Joanna Hoff, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss

CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 26- was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By__________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-26)
Item: 7.

Meeting: 2/17/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Public Works
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Felix DeLeon , Senior
Engineer
Department Head: Abraham Campos
DOC ID: 2026-26
Approval of payments related to the IID Date Drain "3-D" undergrounding at Countryside Drive.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

1. Approve payment to the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) up to the amount of $275,000 for the pipelining of the Date Drain “3-D” associated with the Countryside Drive crossing within the Willow Bend Subdivision.

2. Approve reimbursement to Marty Coyne in the amount of $50,000 for the deposit previously paid to IID for design costs related to the same project.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Impact to the General Fund
Amount requested from Measure D LTA fund 205-3204-710106 in the amount of $325,000 STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Environmental Sustainability & Infrastructure
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

N/A
BACKGROUND:

The Willow Bend Subdivision is a 120 single-family-unit planned development located near Willow Bend Drive and SR-86.

Countryside Drive is planned to be a 2-lane arterial per the City's General Plan, Circulation Element, extending from SR-86 to the existing Valleyview Ave. The extension of the roadway would be at a mutual benefit to both the city and the Willow Bend Subdivision Development.

DISCUSSION:

On February 4, 2025, the City Council approved Resolution No. 25-08, amending Resolution No. 07-17 and revising and updating the conditions for the Willow Bend Subdivision. Included in the resolution is a revised condition, specifically Condition No. 28, which requires Countryside Drive to cross the IID Date Drain. This crossing necessitates the undergrounding of the IID drain to allow for the construction of Countryside Drive.

Condition No. 28 further states that the City will participate in the costs related to the IID drain improvements and the Countryside Drive improvements in an amount not to exceed $325,000.

The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) has completed its design and determined the total project cost, including design and construction, to be $369,050. This amount includes a $50,000 deposit previously paid by Marty Coyne to IID, which is eligible for reimbursement.

The City's total monetary commitment is $325,000; the remainder payment to IID will be the developer's responsibility.

Staff has reviewed the invoice and recommends payment to IID in accordance with Condition No. 28 for the Willow Bend Subdivision. Payment of the IID invoice, along with reimbursement to Mr. Coyne for his prior deposit to IID, will fully satisfy the City's obligations under Condition No. 28 of Resolution No. 25-08.

CONCLUSION:

1. Approve payment to the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) up to the amount of $275,000 for the pipelining of the Date Drain “3-D” associated with the Countryside Drive crossing within the Willow Bend Subdivision.

2. Approve reimbursement to Marty Coyne in the amount of $50,000 for the deposit previously paid to IID for design costs related to the same project.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. IID Invoice

2. Date Drain 3D 20F-1571 Design Plans

3. Letter from Developer

4. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-08 Willow Bend Conditions of Approval

10' SCALE: 1" = 10' 0 20' DATE DRAIN #3D PLAN VIEW ELEVATION 112.6 L.F. 30"Ø ADS PIPE 0.00% SLOPE DATE DRAIN #3D Know what'sbelow. Call 811before you dig.

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-400)
Item: 8.

Meeting: 2/17/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Community Services
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Clara Obeso, Comm.

Services Speciliast
Department Head: Adriana Nava
DOC ID: 2025-400
Discussion Regarding 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Proposals Received.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Discussion and necessary action related to proposals received for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2026-2027
FISCAL IMPACT:

The City's estimated allocation for the Community Development Block Grant Program year 2026-2027 is $502,738.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Recreation & Lifelong Learning
City Beautification, Engagement & Civic Pride
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

N/A
BACKGROUND:

The CDBG Citizen Participation Plan requires staff to prepare and publish a Request for Proposals (RFP) wherein the community and City departments are invited to submit projects and programs for funding consideration. Staff conducted the RFP process from December 8, 2025, through January 8, 2026, in order to prepare the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan. Two publicly noticed meetings were conducted; one at the El Centro Adult Center on December 2, 2025, with no community members in attendance, and a second meeting at the El Centro Council Chambers on December 17, 2025, with two (2) community members in attendance.

Additionally, the Request for Proposal packet was mailed to an established list of non-profit organizations located in El Centro and the information was posted on the City's website.

DISCUSSION:

As previously mentioned, organizations were invited to submit proposals that could potentially be funded through the CDBG program. A total of eleven (11) proposals were received as follows:

Six (6) for Public Services;
• Three (3) for Housing Activities;
• One (1) for Program Administration; and

• One (1) for Code Enforcement
Included with this agenda item is a summary of all proposals received.

Any proposal being considered for funding must meet one of the three National Objectives set by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as follows:

1. Benefit at least 51% of low and moderate-income persons

2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slum or blight

3. Meet other community development needs having a particular urgency.

As part of this agenda presentation, staff will be asking Council to determine which projects and/or programs are to be funded and for how much. Staff will be providing information on the eligible proposals, proposal-funding requests, past performance of the applicant, and staff evaluation of the proposal and applicant. As the council considers how to allocate funding, two (2) CDBG program limitations need to be considered. The first is a 20% cap on funding for Program Administration and the second is a 15% cap on funding for public services. These are both federally mandated funding caps. The amounts allocated toward these activities will be based on an estimate of annual funding to be received for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year. If the amount received is less than the projected funding, allocations for Public Services and Program Administration will be reduced to ensure compliance with the respective funding caps for these activities.

Staff recommends the approval of activities and funding levels as shown in the attached summary. As it relates to one of the activities, "Public Facilities/Infrastructure," Council had previously established a lighting project along 8th Street as a priority.

The draft Annual Action Plan will be brought to Council for final approval on April 7, 2026.

The public comment period for the Annual Action Plan will be from April 7, 2026, to May 7, 2026. After the 30-day comment period ends, City staff will submit the final Annual Action Plan to HUD by no later than May 15, 2026.

CONCLUSION:

Provide direction to staff regarding Community Development Block Grant activities for Program Year 2026-2027.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. 2026-2027 Summary of Proposals and Recommendations

2. Public Service Accomplishments

Summary List of CDBG Project Proposals Received for Program Year 2026-27 Name of Organization Program Description Amount
Requested
Recommended
Allocation
Final allocation Budget Items Target
Category
Type of People
Served
Proposed
Number of
People to be
Served
PUBLIC SERVICES (15% Cap)
Promote Fair Housing Activities
*Required Activity $ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ 25,000 Fair Housing services in areas with high portion of low/moderate income Public Services Low/Mod persons 300
Sub-Total $ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ 25,000 Required allocation amount Catholic Charities -
Senior Nutrition Program Food delivery to homebound seniors $ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ - Staffing, supplies & miscellaneous: Personnel expenses ($5,000), Miscellaneous ($20,000)
Recommendation: Minimum of 80% of allocation be utilized for purchase of food
Public Services Low/mod
Senior Citizens 355
Catholic Charities -
Homeless Day Center
Day center designed to cater to the homeless.

Center will provide shelter, bathrooms and
showers, laundry, and supportive services.
$ 25,000 $ 10,410 $ -
Miscellaneous: Food services supplies, personal hygiene items ($20,000), Personnel expenses ($5,000) Homeless Low/Mod persons 1,800
El Centro PAL
Recreational programs & activities including
soccer, boxing, martial arts, golf, fishing,
bowling, tutoring, and mentoring.
$ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ -
Utilities ($6,000), Insurance ($1,900), Equipment ($5,100), Supplies ($2,000) At-risk youth Low/Mod persons
450
Imperial Valley Desert Museum
Afterschool youth enrichment program to
engage El Centro youth in hands-on history
and science lessons.
$ 7,500 $ - $ -
Salaries ($1,500), School visits ($630), Equipment ($225), & Supplies ($5,145). Would not be able to income qualify each participant. Students Low/Mod persons 150
The Salvation Army -
Building Brighter Futures
Structured afterschool enrichment program
serving at-risk youth ages 8-14 providing
academic support, arts-based enrichment, and
safe, supervised care during afterschool hours.
$ 26,000 $ - $ -
Salaries ($4,800), Utilities ($3,000), Equipment ($2,000), Supplies ($16,200). Duplicate services. ECESD provides the ASPIRE Program. At-risk youth Low/Mod persons 25 The Salvation Army -
Social Services
Street-based mobile outreach and emergency
support services to individuals experiencing
homelessness within the City of El Centro.
$ 23,000 $ - $ -
Personnel ($4,300), Travel ($2,300), Utilities ($1,150), Equipment ($2,350) Supplies ($12,900). Homeless street outreach was not identified as a priority activity.

Homeless Low/Mod
persons
2,480
Sub-Total $ 121,500 $ 50,410 $ -
8th Street Lighting Project $ 246,781 $ 246,781 $ - Low/Mod area Low/Mod area
$ - Low/Mod area
Sub-Total $ 246,781 $ 246,781 $ -

HOUSING ACTIVITIES
Community Services Dept. Lead Based Paint $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ - Reduction or elimination of lead-based paint hazards on rehabilitated properties
Lead based paint
hazards
Low/Mod
Households 1
Community Services Dept. Asbestos Removal $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ - Asbestos testing and/or abatement for rehabilitated homes through the City's Housing Rehabilitation program Housing activities Low/Mod Households 1 Community Services Dept. Sidewalks in support of Housing Rehabilitation $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ - Reconstruction of sidewalk in front of Housing Rehabilitation Projects. Housing activities Low/Mod Households 1
Sub-Total $ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ -
Community Development Dept. Code Enforcement Program $ 55,000 $ 55,000 $ - Salaries, legal fees, training, protective clothing, dues and memberships, and office supplies Code Enforcement Low/Mod Area 100
Sub-Total $ 55,000 $ 55,000 $ -

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
(20% Cap)
Community Services Dept. Program Administration $ 100,547 $ 100,547 $ 100,547 Personnel & associated costs for administration of CDBG Program Program Admin Sub-Total $ 100,547 $ 100,547 $ 100,547
Total of Proposals Received $ 573,828 $ 502,738 $ 125,547 Allocation estimate based on 2025 Ent and estimate of 2025-26 PI receipts

CODE ENFORCEMENT

PUBLIC FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE
City Project to be Chosen by Council

PUBLIC SERVICES

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2022-2024

2 2022-
2023
2023-
2024
2024-
2025
Projected 66 180 173
Actual Served 97 97 101
0 100
200
300
Projected
Actual Served

SENIOR NUTRITION
FUNDS

REQUESTED/RECEIVED/EXPENDED
2022
$12,000 / $11,885 / $11,885
2023
$18,000 / $18,000 / $18,000
2024
$20,000 / $17,280 / $17,280

3 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Projected 60 60 96
Actual Served 248 63 88
0 100
200
300
Projected
Actual Served

HOMELESS DAY CENTER
FUNDS

REQUESTED/RECEIVED/EXPENDED
2022
$14,352 / $8,140/ $8,140
2023
$25,000 / $6,000 / $6,000
2024
$20,000 / $8,623 / $8,623

4 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Projected 200 200 0
Actual Served 409 194 0
0 100
200
300
Projected
Actual Served
El CENTRO PAL
FUNDS

REQUESTED/RECEIVED/EXPENDED
2022
$10,000/$8,043/$8,043
2023
$10,000 / $10,000 / $10,000
2024
Not Funded

5 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Projected 0 16 33
Actual Served 0 4 4
0 100
200
300
Projected
Actual Served
Sure Helpline Center
FUNDS

REQUESTED/RECEIVED/EXPENDED
2022
Not Funded
2023
$51,600 / $5,344 / $5,344
2024
$42,600 / $8,845 / $8,844.94

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-264)
Item: 9.

Meeting: 2/17/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Public Works
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Abraham Campos, Public
Works Director/City Engineer
Department Head: Abraham Campos
DOC ID: 2025-264
STPL 5169(063) Imperial Avenue Phase III Approval of Plans and Specifications.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Plans and Specifications for the Imperial Avenue Phase III Project STPL-5169- (063) and authorize staff to release for public bidding.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Impact to the General Fund. This project is funded by Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Federal Funds and LTA Funds (Local Match). The available budget is as follows, which will be updated once bids are received.

STBG (Federal FWHA Grant Funding): $2,194,115.00
Measure D (205): $537,675.00
STREET Impact Funds (234): $530,000.00
Total: $3,261,790.00
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Environmental Sustainability & Infrastructure
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

N/A
BACKGROUND:

Engineering staff applied for the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Federal Funding through ICTC in 2022. The City was granted funding to construct an extension of South Imperial Avenue from Danenberg Drive to Manuel Ortiz Avenue. $2,194,115.00 was awarded for the construction phase of the project.

This project is a continuation of the Imperial Avenue Phase I and Phase II projects, which built Imperial Avenue between Interstate 8 and Danenberg Drive. This Phase III will extend Imperial Avenue from Danenberg Drive to Manuel Ortiz Avenue, and connect the Buenavista Subdivision homes to Imperial Avenue, thus reducing congestion on 8th Street and surrounding streets. This will further improve safety and response times for PD and Fire by creating a shorter drive to the city center.

The City is currently working in the design for Phase IV, which would extend Imperial Avenue to McCabe. Staff continues to look for funding for said Phase IV.

DISCUSSION:

On October 19, 2020 City Council had approved the preliminary engineering consulting agreement for the design of the project to The Holt Group, Inc.The Holt Group, Inc. has

completed their design for this Phase III project. City of El Centro Engineering Staff has reviewed the plans and specifications provided and recommends approval. City staff also requests authorization to begin the bidding process.

Below is a tentative schedule for this project:

Approval of Plans and Specs - February 17, 2026
Advertise Project - February 27, 2026
Pre-Bid Meeting - March 11, 2026
Bid Opening - April 2, 2026
Construction Award - May 5, 2026
Construction Commence - June 1, 2026
Construction Complete - October 5, 2026
CONCLUSION:

Approve Plans and Specifications for the Imperial Avenue Phase III Project STPL-5169- (063) and authorize staff to release for public bidding.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. S. Imperial Ave. Phase III STPL 5169(063) Plans-11x17

2. STPL-5169(063) Volume 1 Specifications

3. STPL-5169(063) Volume II Specification

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CITY OF EL CENTRO

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME I OF II
Title Section Page Number
Invitation for Bids (Notice to Contractors) 2
Bid Requirements 7
General Conditions 14
Specifications 40
Special Provisions 42
Special Conditions 54
Technical Specifications 84
Bid Form 101
Bidder’s List of Subcontractors 115
Equal Employment opportunity certification 117
Public Contract Code (Statement, Questionnaire, and Noncollusion Declaration)
118
Noncollusion Affidavit 121
Noncollusion Declaration 122
Debarment and suspension certification 123
Nonlobbying certification 124
Disclosure of lobbying activities 125
Bid Agreement 128
Bidder’s Bond 130
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Agreement 139
FHWA Certification 153
Faithful performance bond 168
Labor and material bond 169
Workers’ compensation insurance certificate 170
Drug/alcohol testing requirements 171
Corporate/partnership certification information 172
Contractor certification of qualification for license classification 173 Prevailing Wage Rates 174

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CITY OF EL CENTRO

INVITATION FOR BIDS

EXTENSION OF IMPERIAL AVENUE FROM DANENBERG DRIVE TO MANUEL ORTIZ AVENUE – PHASE III

1. GENERAL INFORMATION
The City of El Centro is inviting bids for the EXTENSION OF IMPERIAL AVENUE FROM DANENBERG DRIVE TO MANUEL ORTIZ AVENUE – PHASE III

2. SCOPE OF WORK
This project involves construction of a new roadway, extending S. Imperial Ave. from Danenberg Drive to Manuel Ortiz Avenue. Project will include grading of native soil, subgrade preparation, installation of Class II Base, installation of A.C. Pavement, installation of a storm drain swale and pipe, installation of PCC sidewalk and curb ramps, adjustment of utility covers and traffic striping.

3. PROJECT SCHEDULE
To be completed within ninety (90) working days after approval of contract.

4. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
SEALED PROPOSAL will be accepted at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California until 2:00 p.m. on April 2nd, 2026, at which time all proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud.

A summary of the bids will be presented to the City Council at their meeting of Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California.

Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing on the outside the name of the bidder, its address, and the name of the project for which the bid is submitted. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed as specified in the bid form.

Copies of plans and specifications may be obtained through Planetbids by visiting ww.cityofelcentro.org and selecting Government > Public Works > Bids&Proposals from the or by visiting
https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/41180/portal-home No bid will be received unless it is made on the prescribed bid form furnished by the Director of Public Works. Each bid must be accompanied by a guaranty of cash, certified check, and cashier’s check or bidders’ bond made payable to the City of El Centro for an amount equal to at least ten

3 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) percent (10%) of the bid. Such guaranty to be forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fails to enter the contract. All guaranties are to be returned after the contract is awarded.

The bid may be considered incomplete and be disqualified if any of the following information is not provided.

DOCUMENT Pg. DOCUMENT Pg.

Bid Form 101 Bid Agreement 128
Bidder’s List of Subcontractors 115 Bidder’s Bond 130
Equal Employment Opportunity
Certification
117 This Sheet Intentionally Left Blank
Public Contract Code Section 10285.1
Statement
118 This Sheet Intentionally Left Blank
Public Contract Code Section 10162
Questionnaire
119 This Sheet Intentionally Left Blank
Public Contract Code Section 10232
Statement
120 Workers’ Compensation Certificate 170
Noncollusion Affidavit 121 Drug/Alcohol Testing Requirements 171 Debarment and Suspension certification 123
Corporate Certification Partnering Information 172
Nonlobbying Certification 124
Contractor Certification for license
classification
173
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities 125

1. On the bid form(s), the unit price items and total contract price must be written in words and figures. The words and figures shall appear on the blank spaces provided.

2. Subcontractor’s Listing shall be completed. If no subcontractor will be used, indicate with an “X” mark on the space provided for “No” subcontractor.

MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: Bidders are required to attend a pre-bid meeting which will be conducted by the City of El Centro Project Engineer at 10:00. a.m. on March 11th, 2026.

The meeting will be held at the City of El Centro, Economic Development Building Conference Room A located at 1249 Main Street in El Centro, CA. The object of the meeting is to acquaint bidders with the site conditions and mandatory bidding requirements and subcontractors of subcontracting and material supply opportunities. At that meeting the City of El Centro’s Equal Opportunity Program goals and reporting procedures will be discussed.

QUESTIONS: Technical questions should be directed to: Felix De Leon Jr., PE, Principal Engineer at (760) 337-5182 or [email protected] via the Planet Bids Q&A section. All questions must be submitted to planet bids. Any response will be in a written addendum. All questions must be submitted 14 calendar days before bid closing.

4 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall possess a Class A license at the time this contract is awarded and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. The Contractor must be properly licensed at the time the contract is awarded.

Bids are required for the entire work described herein.

The successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond and a performance bond.

THIS PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO THE “BUY AMERICA” PROVISIONS OF THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1982 AS AMENDED BY THE INTERMODAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1991.

This contract is subject to state contract nondiscrimination and compliance requirements pursuant to Government Code §12990.

Inquiries or questions based on alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications or estimate must be communicated as a bidder inquiry prior to bid opening. Any such inquiries or questions, submitted after bid opening, will not be treated as a bid protest.

The City of El Centro affirms that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation.

The Project is subject to the provisions of both federal and state wage law. These wage rates will be enforced by the City, including but not limited to statutory penalties for failure to comply:

Pursuant to Labor Code §1773, the general prevailing wage rates in the county, in which the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. These wages are set forth in the General T Rates for this project, available at City of El Centro address and available from the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet web site at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD.

The applicable Federal minimum wage rates as predetermined by the United States Secretary of Labor are available in the City of El Centro’s website under the section dedicated to this project which is found at http://www.cityofelcentro.org/rfps.html In addition, a copy may be examined at the offices described above where project plans, special provisions, and bid forms may be seen.

Revisions to the applicable Federal Wage Rates, up to ten (10) days before bid opening, will be identified by the issuance of an addendum with the corresponding Internet Website address of where the revisions can be found.

The final contract documents signed by the local agency and the contractor, will physically include the Federal Wage Rates, or the Federal Wage Rates as revised by addendums, if any such addendums have been issued. Future effective general prevailing wage rates, which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates. Attention is directed to the Federal minimum wage rate requirements in the Contract Documents. If there is a difference between the minimum

5 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rate. The Department will not accept lower State wage rates not specifically included in the Federal minimum wage determinations. This includes “helper” (or other classifications based on hours of experience) or any other classification not appearing in the Federal wage determinations.

Where Federal wage determinations do not contain the State wage rate determination otherwise available for use by the Contractor and subcontractors, the Contractor and subcontractors shall pay not less than the Federal minimum wage rate, which most closely approximates the duties of the employees in question.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (“DOT”) provides a toll-free hotline service to report bid rigging activities. Bid rigging activities can be reported Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time at 800/424-9071. Anyone with knowledge of possible bid rigging, bidder collusion, or other fraudulent activities should use the hotline to report these activities. The hotline is part of DOT’s continuing effort to identify and investigate highway construction contract fraud and abuse and is operated under the direction of the DOT Inspector General. All information will be treated confidentially and caller anonymity will be respected.

All bids are to be compared on the basis of the Director of Public Works estimate of the quantities of work to be done. A bid will only be accepted from a Contractor who is licensed in accordance with the provisions of Business and Professions Code §§7000 et seq. as amended.

If bidder is a corporate entity and is awarded the contract, prior to execution of the contract, Contractor shall submit satisfactory, documentary proof that the person(s) executing said contract on the behalf of said corporation has authority to do so.

Contractor and Subcontractor Registration with State Department of Industrial Relations.

Labor Code section 1771.1 provides that a contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Public Contract Code section 4104, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as that term is defined in Chapter 1, Part 7, Division 2 of the Labor Code, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. Labor Code section 1771.1 also provides that it is not a violation of that section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Business and Professions Code section 7029.1 or by Public Contract Code section 10164, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

CITY’S RIGHT RESERVED: The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in a bid, and to make awards in the interest of the City.

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Norma Wyles, City Clerk

END OF INVITATIONS FOR BIDS

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BID REQUIREMENTS

1. Examination of Plans, Specifications, Special Provisions and Site of Work: The bidder is required to examine carefully the site of work contemplated and it will be assumed that the bidder has investigated and is satisfied as to the conditions to be encountered, as to the character, quality and quantities of work to be performed and materials to be furnished and as to the requirements of the specifications, special provisions and the contract. It is mutually agreed that submission of a bid shall be considered prima facie evidence that the bidder has made such examination.

2. Bid Form: All bids must be made on the bid forms to be obtained from the Engineering Department at 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California. All bids must give the prices proposed both in writing and figures and must be signed by the bidder with bidders’ business address.

If the bid is made by an individual, the individual's name and post office address must be shown. If made by a firm or partnership, then the name and post office address of each member of the firm or partnership must be shown. If made by a corporation, then the bid must show the name of the State under the laws of which the corporation is chartered and the name, titles and business addresses of the President, Secretary and Treasurer. A certification by the legal representative of the firm must be included in the bid.

3. Rejection of Bid Containing Alterations, Erasures or Irregularities: Bids may be rejected if they show any alterations of form additions not called for, conditional or alternative bids, incomplete bids, erasures or irregularities of any kind.

4. The Bid may be withdrawn upon request by the bidder without prejudice prior to, but not after the time fixed for opening of bids provided that the request is in writing, has been executed by the bidder or the bidders duly authorized representative and is filed with the City Clerk.

4.1 Omissions and Discrepancies: If the bidder finds discrepancies in or omissions on the drawings, or other contract documents or if bidder is in doubt as to their meaning, the bidder should at once notify the Director of Public Works who may send a written instruction to all bidders.

4.2 Interpretations and Addenda: No oral interpretations shall be made to any bidder as to the meaning of any of the contract documents, or be effective to modify any of the provisions of the contract documents. Every request for an interpretation shall be made in writing and addressed and forwarded to the Director of Public Works.

4.3 The City of El Centro reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

5. Bidder’s Guaranty: All bids shall be presented under sealed cover and shall be accompanied by cash, cashier’s check, certified check, or bidder’s bond made payable to the City of El Centro for an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the amount of

8 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) said bid, and no bid shall be considered unless such cash, cashier’s check, certified check or bidder’s bond is enclosed therewith.

5.1 Return of Bid Guaranty: Within ten (10) days after the award of the contract, the City Council will return the bid guaranties accompanying the bids, which are not to be considered in making the award. All other bid guaranties will be held until the contract has been finally executed, after which they will be returned to the respective bidders whose bids they accompany.

5.2 Execution of Contract: The contract and contract documents shall be signed by the successful bidder and returned together with the contract bonds, within ten (10) days, not including Sundays, after the bidder has received notice the contract has been awarded. No bid shall be considered binding upon the City until the execution of the contract. Failure to execute the contract and file acceptable bonds as provided herein within ten (10) days, not including Sundays, after the bidder has received notice that the contract has been awarded, shall be just cause for the annulment of the award and the forfeiture of the bid guaranty.

5.3 Sureties: The successful bidder shall also promptly secure with a responsible corporate surety or corporate sureties satisfactory bonds in the forms included here conditioned upon faithful performance by the said bidder of all the requirements under the contract and upon the payment of claims of any material men and laborers thereunder.

6. Award of Contract: The award of the contract, if it is awarded, will be to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose bid complies with all the requirements prescribed. The lowest bid shall be the lowest total of the bid prices on the base contract. The award, if made, will be made within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening of the bids. All bids will be compared on the basis of the Director of Public Works estimate of quantities of work to be done.

7. Projects financed in whole or in part with State or Federal funds shall be subject to inspection at all times by the Director of Public Works or his agents.

8. Removal of Defective and Unauthorized Work: All work which is defective in its construction or deficient in any of the requirements of these specifications, special provisions or plans shall be remedied or removed and replaced by the contractor in an acceptable manner and no compensation will be allowed for such correction. Any work done beyond the lines and grades shown on the plans or established by the Director of Public Works, or any extra work done without written authority will be considered as unauthorized and will not be paid for.

9. Upon failure on the part of the contractor to comply with any order of the Director of Public Works made under these provisions, the Director of Public Works shall be the authority to cause defective work to be removed and to deduct the costs thereof from any monies due or to become due to the contractor.

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10. Final Inspection: Whenever the work provided and contemplated by the contract shall have been satisfactorily completed and the final clean up performed, the Director of Public Works will make the final inspection at the site.

11. Amount of Bonds: The faithful performance bond shall be in the sum of not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price.

The bond for material men and laborers shall be in an amount equal to not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price.

Payment and performance Bonds shall be executed by a California Admitted Surety insurer with a minimum Best’s Insurance Guide rating of A+, Class VII.

Whenever any surety or sureties on any such bond, or on any bonds required by law for the protection of the claims of laborers and material men, become insufficient or the City Council has cause to believe such surety or sureties have become insufficient, a demand in writing may be made of the contractor for such further bond or bonds or additional surety, not exceeding that originally required, as is considered necessary, considering the extent of the work remaining to be done. Thereafter, no payment shall be made upon such contract to the contractor or any assignee of the contractor until such further bond or bonds or additional surety has been furnished.

12. Compliance with Laws and Regulations: No bid for work will be accepted from a Contractor who is not licensed in accordance with the law under the provisions Business and Professions Code §§7000 et seq., as amended. The contractor awarded the contract shall also submit the contractor’s Certification of Qualifications for License Classification contained in these contract documents along with the submission of the executed contract and acceptable sureties. All bids submitted and all contracts awarded hereunder must be submitted, filed, made and executed in accordance with all applicable laws of the State of California and of the United States of America which relate to bids and contracts of the nature referred to herein, whether such laws are expressly referred to herein or not.

13. MINIMUM WAGES: Pursuant to Federal Decision AG 3295 and in accordance with the provisions of Labor Code §§1770 through 1781, the City Council of the City of El Centro has adopted the latest publication of the General Prevailing Wage Rates entitled “State of California, Department of Transportation, Equipment Rental Rates and General Prevailing Wage Rates.”

14. BID PROTEST PROVISIONS:

By submitting a Bid, each Bidder hereby agrees and understands that the Bidder must comply with these protest procedures and exhaust all administrative remedies set forth herein prior to the initiation of any type of related legal action. Subject to the requirements of applicable law, this protest procedure can also be used to resolve issues surrounding the City’s determination of a Bidder as not responsible. The following terms as used in this Section shall have the following meanings:

10 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) “Protest” shall mean a written objection by an interested party or affected party to (i) the requirements or specifications contained in the Notice to Bidders or any portion of documents accompanying that notice; or (ii) a proposed award recommendation.

A. Solicitation Phase Protest. The purpose of the solicitation is to obtain competitive Bids from Bidders. Any Bidder who has submitted a bid and who believes that a particular specification or requirement is impractical, unduly restrictive, or ambiguous may advise the Public Works Director or designee (“Public Works Director”) of its concerns by submitting a detailed solicitation protest statement in accordance with the requirements set forth below in this Section A. The Protest does not replace the requirement to report irregularities in the bid documents. (1) Contents and Requirements
A solicitation protest must be submitted to the contact named in the bid documents by personal delivery or email by close of business at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the Bid due date, and must contain all of the following to be considered:
a. The name, address, and telephone number of the protester; and b. The Project Name and Project Number; and
c. A detailed statement setting forth the grounds for protest, which shall include all the factual and legal documentation in support of the protest in sufficient detail to establish merits of the protest; and d. The desired resolution of the protest.

If the submitted protest does not comply with the requirements set forth herein, then it will not be considered for evaluation and will be returned to the protestor.

Any grounds for protest not raised are waived. The protest may not be amended after filing.

The protest is a public document.
(2) Evaluation and Determination
No hearing will be held on the protest. City’s Public Works Director will review the protest and any supporting material and conduct an investigation of the facts. That City representative may, but need not, require other Bidders to submit statements or arguments regarding the protest and may discuss the protest with the protestor.

The Public Works Director shall issue a final written decision regarding any solicitation protest to each Bidder prior to opening of bids. The written decision will cite any actions that will or will not be taken in response to the protest. That decision shall be final, and there shall be no further administrative recourse, including no protest of an award.

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(1) Contents and Requirements
Following the opening of the Bids, but before formal award of the bid, any Bidder, may protest City’s proposed award of the Contract by submitting a written protest to Office of the City Clerk, 1275 W. Main Street, El Centro CA, 92243, attention Public Works Director, no later than close of business on the fifth business day after the opening of the bids. That protest must be submitted in a timely manner, signed by the protesting Bidder, and must contain all of the following to be considered:
a. The name, address, and telephone number of the protestor; and b. The Project Name and Project Number; and
c. The City action or recommendation that is being protested; d. A detailed statement setting forth every ground, reason, legal authority and facts in support of the protest, including all documents and evidence including specific references to parts of the bid documents; and
e. A clear statement of the relief requested.

The party filing the protest must concurrently transmit a copy of the initial protest document and any attached documentation to all other bidding parties.

A protest that does not comply with the requirements set forth herein will be returned to the protestor. The protest shall not be amended after filing.

Any grounds for protest not raised are waived. The protest is a public document.
(2) Evaluation and Determination
The protested bidder may file responsive statements to the protest within three (3) business days after the receipt of the protest. The responding Bidder shall transmit the response to the protesting Bidder concurrent with delivery to the City.

The Public Works Director shall review the facts and all submittals relative to the protest and shall issue a written decision setting forth the basis for such decision. The written decision will be issued to the protestor and to all affected parties.

Unless otherwise required by law, no hearing shall be provided. In the event a hearing is conducted, the Public Works Director shall issue written notice to the protestor and affected parties identifying the date and time for the

12 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) hearing, along with rules concerning the hearing.

C. Delay in Award
Award of any proposed contract shall be delayed pending the resolution of the protest unless one or more of the following conditions is present:

1. The items or services being procured are urgently required;

2. Delivery or performance will be unduly delayed by failure to make award promptly; or

3. Failure to make prompt award will otherwise cause undue harm to the City.

D. No Limitations on Remedies
Nothing contained herein shall be construed to act as a limitation of the City’s choice of remedies or confer any right upon any interested party or affected party to a remedy.

E. Basis for Choice Remedy
In determining the appropriate remedy, the City shall consider all of the circumstances surrounding the notice of bids and/or award, including, but not limited to:

1. The seriousness of any deficiency found to exist in the contracting process;

2. The effect of the action on the competitive process;

3. Any urgency surrounding the requirement to enter into a contract; and

4. The effect that implementing the remedy will have on the City.

F. Remedies
If the City determines that the proposed award was not made in accordance with applicable statues, regulations, policies and/or procedures, the City, in its sole discretion, may grant any of the following remedies or any other remedy it deems appropriate:

1. Prior to award, City may do the following
(a) reject all bids and determine not to proceed with the project at that time; (b) reject all bids and issue a new solicitation;
(c) make a new selection/award recommendation to the next lowest qualified bidder; or
(d) award the contract consistent with applicable statutes, regulations, policies and procedures;

2. In its sole discretion, take no further action; or

3. Take any other action that is permitted by law to promote compliance.

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15. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:

Provisions for liquidated damages, if any, are set out in the Agreement .

16. Workers’ Compensation Requirement:

The Bidder must be aware that in accordance with California Labor Code Section 3700, if awarded the contract, the bidder must secure the payment of compensation to its employees and execute the Workers’ Compensation Certification in the form included in the bid documents, or execute a statement that the bidder has no employees.

END OF BID REQUIREMENTS

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GENERAL CONDITIONS
1-01 DEFINITIONS.
(a) The word “City” shall mean the City of El Centro, California. (b) The term “City Council” shall mean the City Council of the City of El Centro. (c) The word “Contractor” shall mean the other party entering into the contract with the City for the performance of work required by these specifications, and legal representatives of said party, or agent appointed to act for said party in the performance of the work. Said party is referred to throughout the contract documents as if of the singular number and the masculine gender.
(d) The term “Director of Public Works” shall mean the City’s Director of Public Works/City Engineer, acting either directly or through properly authorized agents, such agents acting within the scope of the particular duties entrusted to them. 1-02 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
The Notice of Inviting Bids, the Instructions to Bidders, the Bid, the Specifications, and the Drawings, together with the Agreement, constitute the Contract. These Contract documents are complimentary, and what is called for in any one shall be as binding as if called for in all. The intention of the documents is to require a complete and finished piece of work. The Contractor at his sole cost and expense shall perform all labor and services and shall furnish all materials, tools, equipment, and facilities necessary for the proper execution of the work, with the exception of such items as are definitely set forth in the specifications or the drawings to be furnished by the City. Anything shown in the drawings and not in the specifications or in the specifications and not in the drawings shall be performed by the Contractor as though shown in both the drawings and the specifications.
1-03 AUTHORITY OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
The Director of Public Works shall give all orders and directions contemplated under the contract; shall determine the adequacy of the Contractor's methods, plans, and appurtenances; shall determine in all cases the amount, quality, acceptability, and fitness of the several kinds of work and materials which are to be paid for; shall determine all questions in relation to said work and the construction thereof; and shall decide in all cases every question, which may arise relative to the fulfillment of this contract on the part of the Contractor. Should any discrepancy appear or any misunderstandings arise as to the import of anything contained in the specifications or drawings, the matter shall be referred to the Director of Public Works, who shall decide the same in accordance with the true intent and meaning as construed by him, and his decision shall be binding on the Contractor. Any differences or conflicts which may arise between the Contractor and other contractors of the City in regard to their work shall be adjusted and determined by the Director of Public Works.
1-04 ACCESS TO WORK
The Director of Public Works, his assistants, inspectors, agents, and other employees shall at all

15 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) times and for any purposes have access to the work and the premises used by the Contractor, and the Contractor shall provide safe and proper facilities therefore. 1-05 LINES AND GRADES
All distances and measurements are given and will be made in horizontal plane. Grades are given from the top stakes, or nails, unless otherwise noted on the plans.

Three (3) consecutive points shown in the same rate of slope must be used in common, in order to detect any variation from a straight grade, and in case any such discrepancy exists, it must be reported to the Director of Public Works. If such a discrepancy is not reported to the Director of Public Works, the Contractor shall be responsible for any error in the finished work.

The Contractor will preserve all stakes and points set for lines, grades or measurements of the work in their proper places until authorized to remove them by the Director of Public Works. All expenses incurred in replacing stakes that have been removed without proper authority shall be paid by the Contractor.
1-06 CONCRETE FORMS, FALSEWORK, AND SHORING
The Contractor shall comply fully with the requirements of Section 1717 of the construction Safety Orders, State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, regarding the design of concrete forms, falsework and shoring, and the inspection of same prior to placement of concrete. Where the said Section 1717 requires the services of a civil engineer registered in the State of California to approve design calculations and working drawings of the falsework or shoring system, or to inspect such system prior to placement of concrete, the Contractor shall employ a registered civil engineer for these purposes, and all costs therefore shall be included in the price named in the Contract for completion of the work as set forth in the Contract Documents. 1-07 REMOVAL, RELOCATION, OR PROTECTION TO EXISTING UTILITIES (a) In accordance with the provisions of Government Code §4215, any contract to which a public agency as defined in Government Code §4401 is a party, the public agency shall assume the responsibility, between the parties to the contract, for the timely removal, relocation, or protection of existing main or trunkline utility facilities located on the site of any construction project that is a subject of the contract, if such utilities are not identified by the public agency in the plans and specifications made a part of the invitation for bids.

The agency will compensate the Contractor for the costs of locating, repairing damage not due to the failure of the Contractor to exercise reasonable care, and removing or relocating such utility facilities not indicated in the plans and specifications with reasonable accuracy and for equipment on the project necessarily idled during such work. (b) The Contractor shall not be assessed liquidated damages for delay in completion of the project, when such delay was caused by the failure of the utility or the city to provide for removal or relocation of such utility facilities.

16 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) (c) Nothing herein shall be deemed to require the public agency to indicate the presence of existing service laterals or appurtenances when the presence of such utilities on the site of the construction project can be inferred from the presence of other visible facilities, such as buildings, meter and junction boxes, on or adjacent to the site of construction; provided, however, nothing herein shall relieve the public agency from identifying main or trunklines in the plans and specifications.
(d) If the Contractor while performing the contract discovers utility facilities not identified by the public agency in the contract plans or specifications, he shall immediately notify the public agency and utility in writing.
(e) Notwithstanding anything to contrary, the public utility, where they are the city, shall have the sole discretion to perform such repairs or relocation work or permit the Contractor to do such repairs or relocation work at a reasonable price. 1-08 LEGAL ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR
The address given in the Contractor's bid on which the contract is founded is hereby designated as the place to which all notices, letters, and other communications to the Contractor shall be mailed or delivered. The mailing to or delivering at the above-named place of any notice, letters, or other communication to the Contractor shall be deemed sufficient service thereof upon the Contractor.

The date of said service shall be the date of such mailing or delivery. Such address may be changed at any time by a written notice signed by the Contractor and delivered to the Director of Public Works.
1-09 CONTRACTOR LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
In accordance with Business and Professions Code §7028.15, a licensed contractor shall not submit a bid to a public agency unless his or her current contractor's license number appears clearly on the bid, and the license expiration date is stated and has not passed. Any bid not containing this information, or a bid containing information which is subsequently proven false, shall be considered nonresponsive and shall be rejected by the public agency. 1-10 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES
(a) The Contractor shall be responsible for safe, efficient, and adequate methods and equipment during the progress of the work so as to secure the safety of the workers, the quality of work required and the agreed-upon rate of progress. (b) The Contractor shall bear all losses resulting to him on account of the amount or character of the work, or from any unforeseen obstructions or difficulties, which may be encountered, on account of the weather, floods, or other causes.
(c) The Contractor shall assume the defense of and indemnify and save harmless the City and its officers and agents from all claims of any kind arising from his own negligence or that of his agents in the performance of the contract as set out in the contract provisions.

17 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) (d) The Contractor shall be responsible for any materials furnished him and for the care of all work until its completion and final acceptance, and he shall at his own expense replace damaged or lost material and repair damaged parts of the work, or the same may be done at his expense by the City.
(e) During the progress of the work the Contractor shall keep the premises occupied by him in a neat and clean condition, and free from any unsightly accumulation of rubbish, unused material, concrete forms, and other equipment and materials belonging to him or used under his direction during construction, and in the event of his failure to do so, the same may be removed by the City at the expense of the Contractor. (f) Traffic Control. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining traffic control at all times under the guidelines of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (“California MUTCD”). Contractor shall submit two (2) traffic control plans in a minimum of two (2) business weeks for pre-approval by the Director of Public Works before starting construction work.
1-11 CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH INFORMATION
(a) Before proceeding with the erection of the construction plant, and other temporary structures, the Contractor shall furnish the Director of Public Works with information and drawings of all such structures as may be required.
(b) Drawings and prints in such detail as may be required, or articles, machinery, or fabricated materials entering into permanent construction which are by these specifications required to be furnished by the Contractor and of which detailed drawings are not furnished by the City shall be submitted by the Contractor for approval and shall become the property of the City. Such approval shall not, however, operate to waive or modify any provision or requirement contained in these specifications.
1-12 EXAMINATION OF WORK
Bidders must examine the location, physical conditions and surrounding of the proposed work and judge for themselves the nature of the excavations to be made and the work to be done.

The Contract documents for the work show conditions as they are supposed or believed by the Director of Public Works to exist, but it is not intended or to be inferred that the conditions as shown therein constitute a representation or warranty, express or implied, by the City or any of its officers or employees, that such conditions are actually existent, nor shall the Contractor be relieved of the liability under his contract, nor shall the City or any of its officers or employees be liable for any loss sustained by the Contractor as a result of any variance between conditions shown in the Contract Documents and the actual conditions revealed during the progress of the work or otherwise.
1-13 PLANS AND DRAWINGS

18 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) All authorized alterations affecting the requirements and information given on the approved plans shall be in writing. No changes shall be made of any plan or drawing after the same has been approved by the Director of Public Works, accept by direction of the Director of Public Works.

Deviations from the approved plans, as may be required by the exigencies of construction, will be determined in all cases by the Director of Public Works and authorized in writing.

Working drawings or plans for any structure not included in the plans furnished by the Director of Public Works shall be approved by the Director of Public Works before any work involving these plans shall be performed, unless approval is waived in writing by the Director of Public Works.

It is mutually agreed, however, that approval by the Director of Public Works of the Contractor's working plans does not relieve the Contractor of any responsibility for accuracy of dimensions and details, and that the Contractor shall conform to the approved plans and specifications. 1-14 PERSONAL ATTENTION
The Contractor shall give his personal attention constantly to the faithful prosecution of the work, and shall be present, either in person or by a duly authorized and competent representative, on the site of the work, continually during its progress, to receive directions or instructions from the Director of Public Works. Whenever the Contractor is not present on any part of the work where it may be desired to give directions, orders may be given by the Director of Public Works, and shall be received and obeyed by the superintendent or foreman who may have charge of the particular part of the work in reference to which orders are given. 1-15 PROTESTS AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT
If the Contractor considers any work demanded of him to be outside the requirements of the Contract, or if he considers any order or ruling of the Director of Public Works or of any inspector to be unfair, he shall immediately upon such work being demanded or such order or ruling being made, ask for written instructions or decision, whereupon he shall proceed without delay to perform the work or conform to the order or ruling; but unless the Contractor finds such instructions or decision satisfactory, he shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of same, file a written protest with the Director of Public Works, stating clearly and in detail his objections and the reason therefore. Except for such grounds of protest or objections as are made of record in the manner specified and within the time stated herein, the Contractor hereby waives all grounds for protests or objections to the orders, ruling, instructions or decisions of the Director of Public Works, and hereby agrees that as to all matters not included in such protests the orders, instructions and decisions of the Director of Public Works shall be final and conclusive. 1-16 RIGHT-OF-WAY
The right-of-way for the work to be constructed will be provided by the City. The Contractor shall make his own arrangements and pay all expenses for additional area required by him outside of the limits of the right-of-way, unless otherwise provided in the special conditions.

19 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) 1-17 TIME AND ORDER OF WORK
(a) The Contractor shall at all times employ such force, plant, materials and tools as will be sufficient, in the opinion of the Director of Public Works, to complete the work or any separable portions thereof in accordance with a progress schedule and within the time limit fixed by the contract. If the Contractor should fail to employ sufficient force, plant, materials and tools or to maintain adequate progress he may, after such failure, be required to increase his progress at any point or points or to modify his plans and procedures in such manners and to such extent as the Director of Public Works may direct, any extension of such shall not relieve the Contractor from the necessity of maintaining the required progress. In case of an extension by the Director of Public Works of the time for the completion of the contract, as hereinafter provided a revised schedule of progress may be prescribed in accordance with such extension of time.
(b) The time in which the various portions and the whole of the contract are to be performed and the work is to be completed is of the essence of the contract. 1-18 ASSIGNMENT FORBIDDEN
The Contractor shall not assign, transfer, convey, or otherwise dispose of this contract, or of his right, title or interest in or to the same or any part thereof, without the previous consent in writing of the Director of Public Works and he shall not assign, by power of attorney or otherwise, any of the monies to become due and payable under the contract unless by and with the like consent signified in like manner. If the Contractor shall, without such previous written consent, assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of the contract or of his right, title or interest therein, or of any of the monies to become due under the contract, to any other person, company or other corporation, then the contract may, at the option of the City, be terminated and revoked, and the City shall thereupon be relieved and discharged from any and all liability and obligations growing out of the same to the Contractor, and to his assignee or transferee.

No right under the contract, nor any right to any money to become due hereunder, shall be asserted against the City in law or equity by reason of any so-called assignment of the contract, or any part thereof, or by reason of the assignment of any monies to become due hereunder, unless authorized as aforesaid by the written consent of the Director of Public Works. 1-19 SUBLETTING
The Contractor shall give his personal attention of the fulfillment of the contract and shall keep the work under his control. Subcontractors will not be recognized as such, and all persons engaged in the work of construction will be considered as employees of the Contractor, and their work shall be subject to the provisions of the contract and specifications. Where a portion of the work sublet by the Contractor is not being prosecuted in a manner satisfactory to the Director of Public Works, the subcontractor shall be removed immediately on the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and shall not again be employed on the work.

20 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) 1-20 SUSPENSION OF CONTRACT
(a) If the work to be done under the contract shall be abandoned by the Contractor, or if the Contractor shall make a general assignment for the benefit of his creditors or be adjudicated a bankrupt, or if a receiver of his property or business is appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction, or if this contract shall be assigned by him otherwise than hereinbefore specified, or if at any time the Director of Public Works shall be of the opinion that the performance of the contract is unnecessarily or unreasonably delayed, or that the Contractor is willfully violating any of the conditions or covenants of the contract, or of the specifications, or is executing the same in bad faith or not in the time named in the contract for its completion, or within the time to which the completion of the contract may have been extended as hereinbefore provided, the Director of Public Works, acting on behalf of the City, may, by written notice, instruct the Contractor to discontinue all work or any part thereof under this contract.
(b) When such written notice is served upon the Contractor as provided in Section 1-06, he shall immediately discontinue the work or such part thereof as is covered by the notice and shall not resume the same except by written instructions from the Director of Public Works.

In any such case, the City may take charge of the work and complete it by a new contract or by force account. In so doing, the City may take possession of and use any of the materials, plant, tools, equipment, supplies and property of every kind provided by the Contractor for the purposes of his work. The City may procure other materials and provide labor for the completion of same, or contract therefore and charge the expense of completion by either method to the Contractor. These charges shall be deducted from such monies as may be due or may at any time hereafter become due the Contractor under and by virtue of this contract or any part thereof. In case such expense shall exceed the amount which would have been due the Contractor under the contract if the same had been completed by him, he shall pay the amount of such excess to the City; and in case such expense shall be less than the amount which would have been payable under this contract if the same had been completed by the Contractor, he shall have no claim to the difference except to such extent as may be necessary, in the opinion of the Director of Public Works, to reimburse the Contractor or the Contractor's sureties for any expense, properly incurred for plant, equipment, materials, supplies and labor devoted to the prosecution of the work of which the City shall have received the benefit and which shall not have been otherwise paid for by the City. In computing such expense so far as it shall be deducted from the depreciated value thereof at the time taken over by the City and the difference shall be considered as an expense. Evidence of such expense satisfactory to the Director of Public Works, shall be required, and all necessary estimates and appraisements shall be made by him.

When any particular part of the work is being carried on for the City by contract or otherwise, under the provisions of this section, the Contractor shall continue the remainder of the work in conformity with the terms of his contract, and in such manner as in nowise to hinder or interfere with the persons or workers employed, as above provided, by the City, by contract or otherwise to do any part of the work or to complete the same under the provisions of this section.

21 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) 1-21 SUSPENSION OF WORK – EXTENSION OF TIME – NO EXTRA COMPENSATION (a) The Director of Public Works shall have the authority to suspend the work wholly or in part, for such period as he may deem necessary, due to unsuitable weather, or to such other conditions as are considered unfavorable for the suitable prosecution of the work or for such time as he may deem necessary due to the failure on the part of the Contractor to carry out orders given or to perform any provisions of the work. The Contractor shall immediately obey such order of the Director of Public Works. (b) Applications for extension of time must be made promptly in writing, stating cause. No delay shall be made the basis in any application for extension of time, unless such delay and the cause thereof shall have been called to the attention of the Director of Public Works in writing within the ten (10) days from the beginning of such delay. Applications for extension of time shall be addressed to the Director of Public Works. (c) Permitting the Contractor to continue and finish the work, or any part of it, after the date to which the time fixed for its completion may have been extended, shall in nowise operate as a waiver on the part of the City or any of its rights under this contract. (d) The Contractor shall receive no compensation on account of any suspension of the work either in whole or in part or for any delay or hindrance herein mentioned except as provided in the Detail Specifications or as otherwise required by law. 1-22 FAILURE TO COMPLETE ON TIME AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES (a) The Contractor shall pay for each and every day, including Sundays and legal holidays that they shall be in default in completing the whole work to be done under this Contract, the sum named in the Special Provisions, which sum is by the execution of the Agreement mutually agreed upon as liquidated damages which the City will suffer by reason of such default. The City shall have the right to deduct the amount of such damages from any monies due or to become due the Contractor under this contract. (b) It is further agreed that in case the work called for under the contract is not finished and completed in all parts and requirements within the time specified, the City Council shall have the right to extend the time for completion or not, as may seem best to serve the interest of the City; and if it decides to extend the time limit for the completion of the contract, it shall further have the right to charge to the Contractor, his heirs, assigns or sureties and to deduct from the final payment for the work, all or any part, as it may deem proper of the actual cost of engineering, inspection, superintendence and other overhead expenses which are directly chargeable to the contract and which accrue during the period of such extension, except that the cost of final surveys and preparation of final estimate shall not be included in such charges.
(c) The Contractor shall not be assessed with liquidated damages nor the cost of engineering and inspection during any delay in the completion of the work caused by the acts of God

22 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) or of the public enemy, acts of the City, fire, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes and unusually severe weather or delays of subcontractors due to such causes; provided, that the Contractor shall within ten (10) days from the beginning of any such delay notify the Director of Public Works in writing of the causes of delay, who shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay, and his findings of the facts thereon shall be final and conclusive.
1-23 CHANGES
(a) If either the Director of Public Works or the Contractor on account of conditions that develop during the progress of the work finds it impracticable to comply strictly with these specifications, the Director of Public Works may prescribe a modification of requirements of methods of work. For such purposes, the Director of Public Works may at any time during the life of the contract, by written order make such changes as he shall find necessary in the design, line, grade, form, location, dimensions, plan or material of any part of the work or equipment hereinafter specified, or in the quantity or character of the work or equipment to be furnished. If such changes increase or diminish the quantity or amount of work to be done, they shall not constitute the basis for a claim for damages or anticipated profits on the work that may be dispensed with; provided, that if such changes or alterations render useless, any work already done or materials already furnished or used in the work, the Director of Public Works shall make reasonable allowance therefore, which action shall be binding upon both parties.
(b) In the event of increasing or decreasing of work, the total amount of work actually done or materials or equipment furnished shall be paid for according to the unit price established for such work under the contract, wherever such unit price has been established. In the event no prices are named in the contract to cover such changes or alteration, the cost of such changes shall be covered as hereinafter provided for extra work. (c) The City reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantity of any item or portion of work or to omit portions of the work as may be deemed necessary or expedient by the Director of Public Works.
1-24 EXTRA WORK
(a) If during the performance of the contract, it shall, in the opinion of the Director of Public Works, become necessary or desirable for proper completion of the contract to order work done or materials or equipment furnished which in the opinion of the Director of Public Works are not susceptible of classification under the bid items, the Contractor shall do and perform such work and furnish such materials and equipment as extra work, as hereinafter provided. All extra work shall be ordered in writing before it is started. No extra work shall be paid for unless ordered in writing.
(b) Extra work will ordinarily be paid for at a lump sum or unit price agreed upon in writing by the Director of Public Works and the Contractor before the extra work shall be ordered.

23 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) (c) Whenever in the judgment of the Director of Public Works extra work or extra material, as the case may be, is not of like character to and is not susceptible of classification under the bid items of the contract as specified, and it is impracticable because of the nature of the work, or for any other reason to fix the price before the extra work order shall be issued, extra work and material, when furnished by the Contractor, shall be paid for at actual necessary cost of materials, supplies, labor (including foremen’s wages), workers’ compensation insurance, contributions made to the State as required by the provisions of the Unemployment Insurance Act, Chapter 352, Statutes of 1935, as amended, taxes paid to the Federal Government as required by The Social Security Act, approved August 14, 1935, as amended and the reasonable value of the use of equipment for the actual time it is used, all as determined by the Director of Public Works, plus fifteen percent (15%) to cover the following:

Profit
General Expenses
All insurance except workers’’ compensation insurance
Excise taxes
Property taxes
Bond premiums
License and inspection fees imposed by any governmental authority Any and all other items of expense not specifically mentioned under subsection (c), herein
The Director of Public Works determination and certification of said actual necessary cost shall be binding and conclusive on the Contractor, and the Director of Public Works shall be deemed the arbiter to determine the cost of such work. (d) If any work or materials be ordered under this section on a cost-plus basis, the Contractor shall, at the times directed during the performing of the work or the furnishing of the materials, render to the Director of Public Works, written reports in prescribed form, showing all items that may enter into the cost, the quantity and the character of each such material, from whom purchased and the net amount paid or to be paid therefore, and such other information as directed. If required, the Contractor shall produce any books, vouchers, other records, or memoranda, which will assist the Director of Public Works in determining the true, necessary cost of the work and materials to be paid for. (e) Any extra work performed hereunder shall be subject to all the provisions of the contract and the Contractor’s sureties shall be bound with reference thereto as under the original contract.
1-25 COST BREAKDOWN
Within ten (10) days after commencing work, the Contractor shall submit, to the Director of Public Works, a cost breakdown in duplicate of all unit and lump sum prices under the contract. The breakdown, as approved, may be used by the Director of Public Works to verify the fair value of the work for progress payments.

24 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) 1-26 PROGRESS ESTIMATES
The Director of Public Works, shall on or about the fifth (5th) day of each calendar month, except as provided in Section 1-23, make in writing and certify to the City Clerk an estimate such as in his opinion shall be just and fair, of the amount and value of the work done by the Contractor and of the amount and value of all acceptable materials furnished and delivered by the Contractor to the site and not used up to that time in the performance of the contract. To the figure thus arrived at, shall be added any amounts due the Contractor for extra work and the amount of any approved claims for extra cost to the date of the progress estimate.

A deduction of five percent (5%) shall be made from the estimated value of the work done and fifty percent (50%) of the value of the materials so estimated to have been furnished and delivered and unused, and from the remainder there shall be further deducted any amounts due the City from the Contractor for supplies or materials furnished or services rendered and any other amounts that may be due the City under the terms of the Contract. From the balance thus determined shall be deducted the amount of all previous payments and the remainder shall constitute the progress estimate for that month.

Such progress estimates shall not be required to be made by strict measurement, but they may be made by measurement or by estimation, or partly by one method or partly by the other, and it shall be sufficient if they are approximate only.

Pursuant to California Public Contract Code §22300, the Contractor has the option of substituting securities for any money that is withheld under this section. 1-27 RETAINAGE FROM MONTHLY PAYMENTS
Pursuant to Public Contract Code §22300, the provisions of which are attached and incorporated as if fully set forth herein, the Contractor may substitute securities for any money withheld by the City to insure performance under the Contract. At the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with the City or with a state or federally charted bank as the escrow agent, who shall return such securities to the Contractor upon satisfactory completion of the Contract. Deposit of securities with an escrow agent shall be subject to a written agreement between the escrow agent and the City which provides that no portion o the securities shall be paid to the Contractor until the City has certified to the escrow agent, in writing, that the Contract has been satisfactorily completed. The City will not certify that the Contract has been satisfactorily completed until at least thirty (30) days after filing by the City a Notice of Completion. Securities eligible for investment under Public Contract Code §22300 shall be limited to those listed in Government Code §16430 and to bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit, interest bearing demand deposit accounts, standby letters of credit, or any other security mutually agreed to by the Contractor and the City.
1-28 PROGRESS ESTIMATES MAY BE WITHHELD
The progress estimates provided for in Section 1-26 hereof may at any time be withheld or reduced

25 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) if, in the opinion of the Director of Public Works, the Contractor is not diligently and efficiently endeavoring to comply with the intent of the contract, or if the Contractor shall fail to pay his labor and material bills as they become due.
1-29 PROGRESS PAYMENTS
(a) Upon each progress estimate being made and certified in writing, the City shall, within fifteen (15) days after the date of such estimates, except as set forth in subsection (b) hereof, pay to the Contractor the amount stated in such estimates to be due the Contractor; provided, however, that the City may at all times reserve and retain from such progress payments, in addition to the retained percentage and other amounts above mentioned to be deducted in computing the progress estimated, any sum or sums which by the terms hereof, or of any law of the State of California, it is or may be authorized or required to reserve or retain; and provided further, that no progress estimate or progress payment shall constitute an acceptance of the work or any portion thereof. The percentage deducted as above set forth shall become due and payable with and as a part of the final payment to be made as hereinafter provided.
(b) In the event the contract or any part thereof shall be suspended as provided in Section 1- 20, the retained percentage as provided in Section 1-26, shall become the sole and absolute property of the City to the extent necessary to repay to the City any excess in the cost of the work above the contract price. After issuance of notice to discontinue work, no payments upon progress estimates or otherwise shall thereafter be made the Contractor for the work covered by said notice until completion of the work. 1-30 FINAL ESTIMATE AND PAYMENT
(a) Whenever in the opinion of the Director of Public Works the Contractor shall have completely performed the contract on his part, the Director of Public Works will submit to the Contractor a written statement of the final quantities of contract items for inclusion in the final estimate. The Contractor will be expected to submit his written approval of said proposed final quantities within five (5) days of receipt of the Director of Public Works' statement, or in the event the Contractor disagrees with such written statement, shall within said period of five (5) days file a written statement of all claims, which he intends to present.
(b) Upon receipt from the Contractor of written approval of the final quantities or such written statement of his claims, the Director of Public Works shall make in writing and certify to the City Clerk an estimate in which he shall state, from actual measurements, the whole amount of work done by the Contractor and also the value of such work under and according to the terms of the contract. Within ten (10) days after the date of receipt of the aforesaid approval or state of claims, the Director of Public Works shall cause to be filed, on behalf of the City, in the Office of the Imperial County Recorder, a Notice of Completion of the work herein agreed to be done by the Contractor. On the expiration of thirty-five (35) days after the filing of such notice of completion of the work, the City shall pay to the Contractor the amount remaining after deducting from the amount

26 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) of value stated in the first mentioned estimate all prior payments to the Contractor and all amounts to be kept and retained under the provisions of the contract. (c) All prior estimates upon which partial payments have been made shall be subject to correction in the final estimate. The final estimate and payments made thereunder shall be final and conclusive upon the Contractor.
1-31 PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS: ASSIGNMENT TO AWARDING BODY In entering into a public works contract or a subcontract to supply goods, services, or materials pursuant to a public works contract, the Contractor or subcontractor offers and agrees to assign to the awarding body all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Sec.. 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professional Code), arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the public works contract or the subcontract. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the awarding body tenders final payment to the Contractor, without further acknowledgement by the parties. 1-32 RECOVERY OF DAMAGES
The making of an estimate and payment in accordance therewith shall not preclude the City from demanding and recovering from the Contractor such damages as it may sustain by reason of his failure to comply with the specifications.
1-33 FINAL PAYMENT TERMINATES LIABILITY
The acceptance by the Contractor of the undisputed final payment aforesaid shall be a release to the City and its agents from all claim and liability to the Contractor for anything done or furnished for or relating to the work or for any act or neglect of the City or of any person relating to or affecting the work except the claim against the City for the remainder, if any, of the amount kept or retained as provided in Section 1-31.
1-34 NO PERSONAL LIABILITY
No agent of the City shall be personally responsible for any liability arising under the Contract.

No claims shall be made or filed and neither the City nor any of its agents shall be liable for or held to pay any money, except as specifically provided in the contract. 1-35 MONIES MAY BE RETAINED
The City may keep any monies which would otherwise be payable at any time hereunder and apply the same, or so much as may be necessary therefore, to the payment of any expense, losses or damages as determined by the Director of Public Works incurred by the City for which the Contractor is liable under the contract.
1-36 UNPAID CLAIMS

27 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) If, at any time prior to the expiration of the period for service of a stop notice, there is served upon the City a stop notice as provided in Civil Code §§9350 et seq., the City shall, until the discharge thereof, withhold from the monies under its control so much of said monies due or to become due to the Contractor under this Contract as shall be sufficient to answer the claim stated in such stop notice and to provide for the reasonable cost of any litigation thereunder; provided, that if the Construction Manager shall, in its discretion, permit Contractor to file with the City the bond referred to in Civil Code §9364, said monies shall not thereafter be withheld on account of such stop notice.
1-37 ADDITIONAL SURETY
If during the continuance of the contract, any of the sureties upon the faithful performance bond in the opinion of the Director of Public Works are/or become insufficient, he may require additional sufficient sureties which the Contractor shall furnish, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works, within fifteen (15) days after notice and in default thereof the contract may be suspended and the work completed as provided in Section 1-20 hereof. 1-38 STATE WAGE DETERMINATIONS
(a) As required by Labor Code §§1770 et seq., the Contractor shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. Copies of such prevailing rate of per diem wages are on file at the office of the City, which copies shall be made available to any interested party on request. The Contractor shall post a copy of such determination at each job site. (b) Attention is directed to the Federal minimum wage rate requirements in the Contract Documents. If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rate.

The Department will not accept lower State wage rates not specifically included in the Federal minimum wage determinations. This includes “helper” (or other classifications based on hours of experience) or any other classification not appearing in the Federal wage determinations. Where Federal wage determinations do not contain the State wage rate determination otherwise available for use by the Contractor and subcontractors, the Contractor and subcontractors shall pay not less than the Federal minimum wage rate, which most closely approximates the duties of the employees in question.
(c) In accordance with Labor Code §1775, the Contractor shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit not more than two hundred dollars ($200) for each calendar day or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the prevailing rates as determined by the Director for the work or craft in which the worker is employed for any public work done under the contract by him or her or by any subcontractor under him or her.
1-39 PAYMENT OF WAGES

28 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) The issuance as payment for wages of any evidence of indebtedness is prohibited unless the same is negotiable and payable on demand without discount. Wages must be paid at least semi-monthly on regular pay days established in advance, and shall include all amounts for labor or services performed by employees of every description as required under the provisions of the California Labor Code.
1-40 WORKING HOURS
The Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of Labor Code §§1810 to 1815, inclusive, relating to working hours. The Contractor shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit twentyfive dollars ($25) for each worker employed in the execution of the Contract by the Contractor or by any subcontractor for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work more than eight (8) hours in any one (1) calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one (1) calendar week, unless such worker receives compensation for all hours worked in excess of eight (8) hours at not less than one and one-half (1.5) times the basic rate of pay. 1-41 OVERTIME - NO EXTRA COMPENSATION
Overtime work (i.e., work in excess of eight (8) hours in any one (1) calendar day or work performed on a Sunday or other legal holiday) shall not entitle the Contractor to any compensation for any contract item in addition to that set forth in the Contract for the kind of work performed even though such overtime or legal holiday work may be required under emergency conditions, and may be ordered by the Director of Public Works in writing. In case of extra work ordered by the Director of Public Works under the provisions of Section 1-24 hereof, no additional payment will be made to the Contractor because of the payment by him of overtime or legal holiday rates for such work, unless the use of overtime or legal holiday work in connection with such extra work is specifically ordered in writing by the Director of Public Works and then only to such extent as extra payment is regularly being made by the Contractor to his workers for overtime or legal holiday work of a similar nature in the same locality.
1-42 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
a) In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code §3700, the Contractor shall secure the payment of compensation to his employees.
b) Prior to beginning work under the Contract, the Contractor shall sign and file with the City the following certification:
“I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of the Contract.”
(d) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, before the Contract is executed on behalf of the

29 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) City, a bidder to whom a contract has been awarded shall furnish satisfactory evidence that it has secured in the manner required and provided by law the payment of workers’ compensation.
1-43 CHARACTER OF WORKERS
None but skilled workers shall be employed on work requiring special qualifications. When required in writing by the Director of Public Works, the Contractor or any subcontractor shall discharge any person who is in the opinion of the Director of Public Works, incompetent, unfaithful, disorderly or otherwise unsatisfactory and shall not again employ such discharged person on the work except with the consent of the Director of Public Works. Such discharge shall not be the basis of any claim for compensation or damage against the City or any of its officers. 1-44 PAYROLL RECORDS; RETENTION; INSPECTION; NONCOMPLIANCE PENALTIES; RULES AND REGULATIONS
(a) In accordance with Labor Code §1776, the Contractor and each subcontractor shall keep an accurate payroll record, showing the name, address, social security number, work classification, straight time and overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each journeyman, apprentice, worker, or other employee employed by him or her in connection with the public work on the following basis:

1. A certified copy of an employee’s payroll record shall be made available for inspection or furnished to the employee or his or her authorized representative on request.

2. A certified copy of all payroll records enumerated in paragraph 1-44(a) shall be made available for inspection or furnished upon request to a representative of the body awarding the contract, the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, and the Division of Apprenticeship Standards of the Department of Industrial Relations.

3. A certified copy of all payroll records enumerated in paragraph 1-44(a) shall be made available upon request by the public for inspection or copies thereof made; provided, however, that a request by the public shall be made through either the body awarding the contract, the Division of Apprenticeship Standards, or the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. If the requested payroll records have not been provided pursuant to paragraph 1-44(a)(2) the requesting party shall, prior to being provided the records, reimburse the costs of preparation by the Contractor, subcontractors, and the entity through which the request was made. The public shall not be given access to the records at the principal office of the Contractor. (b) Each Contractor shall file a certified copy of the records, enumerated in paragraph 1-44(a) with the entity that requested the records within ten (10) days after receipt of a written request.
(c) Any copy of records made available for inspection as copies and furnished upon request to

30 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) the public or any public agency by the awarding body, the Division of Apprenticeship Standards, or the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement shall be marked or obliterated in such a manner as to prevent disclosure of an individual’s name, address, and social security number. The name and address of the Contractor awarded the contract or performing the contract shall not be marked or obliterated. (e) The Contractor shall inform the body awarding the contract of the location of the records enumerated under paragraph 1-44(a) including the street address, city and county, and shall, within five (5) working days, provide a notice of change of location and address. (f) In the event of noncompliance with the requirements of this section, the Contractor shall have ten (10) days in which to comply subsequent to receipt of written notice specifying in what respect the Contractor must comply with this Section. If non-compliance is still evident after the ten (10) day period, then the Contractor shall, as a penalty to the state or political subdivision on whose behalf the contract is made or awarded, forfeit twenty-five dollars ($25) for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker, until strict compliance is effectuated. Upon the request of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards or the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, these penalties shall be withheld from progress payments then due.
1-45 SAMPLES AND TESTS
At the option of the Director of Public Works, the source of supply of each of the materials shall be approved by the Director of Public Works before delivery is started and before such material is used in the work. Representative preliminary samples of the character and quality prescribed shall be submitted by the Contractor or producer of all materials to be used in the work for testing or examination as desired by the Director of Public Works.

All tests of materials furnished by the Contractor shall be made in accordance with commonly recognized standards of national organizations, and such special methods and tests are prescribed in these specifications.

The Contractor shall furnish such samples of materials as are requested by the Director of Public Works, without charge. No material shall be used until it has been approved by the Director of Public Works. Samples will be secured and tested whenever necessary to determine the quality of material.
1-46 INSPECTION
The Director of Public Works shall at all times have access to the work during construction, and shall be furnished with every reasonable facility for ascertaining full knowledge respecting the progress, workmanship and character of materials used and employed in the work.

Whenever the Contractor varies the period, which work is carried on each day, he shall give due notice to the Director of Public Works, so that proper inspection may be provided. Any work done in the absence of the Director of Public Works will be subject to rejection. The inspection of the

31 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) work shall not relieve the Contractor of any of his obligations to fulfill the contract as prescribed.

Defective work shall be made good and unsuitable materials may be rejected notwithstanding the fact that such defective work and unsuitable materials have been previously overlooked by the Director of Public Works and accepted or estimated for payment. 1-47 DEFECTIVE WORK OR MATERIALS
(a) If the work, or any part thereof, shall be found defective at any time before the final acceptance of the whole work, the Contractor shall forthwith make good such defects without compensation in a manner satisfactory to the Director of Public Works, and the cost of any excess material furnished by the City shall be borne by the Contractor. (b) All materials not conforming to the requirements of these specifications shall be considered as defective and all such material whether in place or not shall be rejected and shall be removed immediately from the site of the work unless otherwise permitted by the Director of Public Works. No rejected material, the defects of which have been subsequently corrected shall be used until approved in writing by the Director of Public Works. (c) Upon failure on the part of the Contractor to comply with any order of the Director of Public Works made under the provisions of this article, the Director of Public Works shall have authority to remove and replace defective material and to deduct the cost of removal and replacement from any monies due or to become due the Contractor. 1-48 USE OF COMPLETED PORTIONS
The City may at any time during progress of the work, after written notice to the Contractor, take over and place in service any completed portions of the work which are ready for service, although the entire work of the contract is not fully completed and notwithstanding the time for completion of the entire work or such portions which may not be expired. In case, the City shall issue certificates of acceptance for such portions of the work but such taking possession thereof shall not be deemed an acceptance of any other portion of the work, nor of any incomplete portions, nor of any work not completed in accordance with the contract documents. 1-49 PROPERTY RIGHTS IN MATERIALS
Nothing in this contract shall be construed as vesting in the Contractor any right of property in the materials used after they have been attached or affixed to the work or the soil or after payment has been made for the value of unused material delivered to the site of the work as provided for in Section 1-23 hereof. All such materials attached or affixed or unused shall become the property of the City.
1-50 TITLE TO MATERIALS FOUND ON THE WORK
The right to the use of all soil, stone, gravel, sand and all other materials and equipment developed

32 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) or obtained in the excavation or other operations by the Contractor or any subcontractor or any of their employees and the right to use and/or dispose of the same are hereby expressly reserved in the City and neither the Contractor, nor any subcontractor nor any of their employees shall have any right, title or interest in or to any part thereof nor shall they, nor any of them, assert or make any claim thereto. The Contractor shall be permitted to use in the work, without charge, any such materials, which meet the requirements of these specifications. 1-51 ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER
The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining good order at the site where work is performed under this contract and to that end shall employ such watchmen or other persons as may be required. Unauthorized persons shall be excluded from the site of the work. The Contractor shall not sell, nor shall he permit or suffer the introduction or use of intoxicating liquors or narcotics upon the works embraced in these specifications or upon any of the grounds occupied or controlled by him in connection with such works.
1-52 PATENTS AND COPYRIGHTS
The Contractor shall hold and save the City, it officers, agents and employees harmless from liability of any nature and kind including costs and expenses for or on account of any copyrighted or un-copyrighted composition, secret process, patented or un patented invention, article or appliance manufactured, furnished or used by him in the performance of this contract, including their use by the City, unless otherwise specifically agreed upon in the contract. 1-53 LAWS AND REGULATIONS
(a) The Contractor shall keep himself fully informed of all Federal and State laws, County and City ordinances and regulations which in any manner affect those engaged or employed on the work or the materials used in the work or in any way affecting the conduct of the work.

If any discrepancy or inconsistency should be discovered in this contract, or in the drawings or specifications herein referred to in relation to any such law, ordinance or regulation, he shall forthwith report the same in writing to the Director of Public Works. He shall, at all times, observe and comply with and shall cause all his agents and employees to observe and comply with all such applicable laws, ordinances and regulations in effect or which may become effective before completion of this contract. He shall protect and indemnify the City and its officers and agents against any claim or liability arising from or based on the violation of any such law, ordinance or regulation whether by himself or by his employees.
(b) Except as otherwise explicitly provided elsewhere in these specifications, all permits and licenses necessary to the prosecution of the work shall be secured by the Contractor at his own expense, and he shall pay all taxes properly assessed against his equipment or property used or required in connection with the work.
(c) All federal laws and regulations now imposed by competent authority and relating to any materials required to be furnished under these specifications and work required to be done

33 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) hereunder shall be deemed to be and hereby are made controlling and part of these specifications.
1-54 CULTURAL RESOURCES
To the extent applicable, the Contractor’s attention is directed to the provisions of the Clean Water Grant Program Bulletin 76A which augments the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470) as specified under Section 01560, “Temporary Environmental Controls” of the General Requirements.
1-55 PROTECTION OF WORKERS IN TRENCH EXCAVATIONS
As required by Labor Code §6705 and in addition thereto, whenever work under the Contract involves the excavation of any trench or trenches five (5) feet or more in depth, the Contractor shall submit for acceptance by the City or by a registered civil or structural engineer, employed by the City, to whom authority to accept has been delegated, in advance of excavation, a detailed plan showing the design of shoring, bracing, sloping, or other provisions to be made for worker protection from the hazard of caving ground during the excavation, of such trench or trenches. If such plan varies from the shoring system standards established by the Construction Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety, the plan shall be prepared by a registered civil or structural engineer employed by the Contractor, and all costs therefore shall be included in the price named in the Contract for completion of the Work as set forth in the Contract Documents. Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to allow the use of a shoring, sloping, or other protective system less effective than that required by the Construction Safety Orders. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to impose tort liability on the City, the Construction Manager, the Design Consultant or any of their officers, agents, representatives, or employees. 1-56 TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE PAY
a) As required by Labor Code §1773.1, the Contractor shall pay travel and subsistence payments to each worker needed to execute the Work, as such travel and subsistence payments are defined in the applicable collective bargaining agreements filed in accordance with this Section.
b) To establish such travel and subsistence payments, the representative of any craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the contracts shall file with the Department of Industrial Relations fully executed copies of collective bargaining agreements for the particular craft, classification or type of work involved. Such agreements shall be filed within ten (10) days after their execution and thereafter shall establish such travel and subsistence payments whenever filed thirty (30) days prior to the call for bids.
1-57 SALES AND/OR USE TAXES
Except as may be otherwise provided herein, all sales and/or use taxes assessed by Federal, State or local authorities on materials used or furnished by the Contractor in performing the work

34 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) hereunder shall be paid by the Contractor.
1-58 CONTRACTOR NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM CERTAIN

ACTS OF GOD
As provided in Public Contract Code §7105, the Contractor shall not be responsible for the cost of repairing or restoring damage to the work which damage is determined to have been proximately caused by an act of God, in excess of five (5%) percent of the contract amount, provided, that the work damaged was built in accordance with accepted and applicable building standards and the plans and specification of the City. The Contractor shall obtain insurance to indemnify the City for damages to the work caused by an act of God if the insurance premium as a separate bid item in the bidding schedule for the work. For purposes of this Section, the term “acts of God” shall include only the following occurrences or conditions and effects: earthquakes in excess of a magnitude of 3.5 on the Richter Scale and tidal waves.
1-59 RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE
(a) Indemnity Agreement
In addition and complementary to any other indemnification provided in these bid documents, and except for the negligence or willful misconduct of an Indemnitee (as hereinafter defined), the Contractor hereby assumes liability for and agrees to defend (at Indemnitees’ option), indemnify, protect and hold harmless the City and its project consultants and engineers, officers, agents, and employees (“Indemnitees”) from and against any and all claims, charges, damages, demands, actions, proceedings, losses, stop notices, costs, expenses (including counsel fees), judgments, civil fines and penalties, liabilities of any kind or nature whatsoever, which may be sustained or suffered by or secured against the Indemnitees arising out of or encountered in connection with this Agreement or the performance of the work including, but not limited to, death of or bodily or personal injury to persons or damage to property, including property owned by or under the care and custody of the City, and for civil fines and penalties, that may arise from or be caused, in whole or in part, by any negligent or other act or omission of the Contractor, its officers, agents, employees or subcontractors including, but not limited to, liability arising from:

1. Any dangerous, hazardous, unsafe or defective condition of, in or on the premises, of any nature whatsoever, which may exist by reason of any act, omission, neglect, or any use or occupation of the premises by the Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, or subcontractors;

2. Any operation conducted upon or any use or occupation of the premises by the Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, or subcontractors under or pursuant to the provisions of this contract or otherwise;

3. Any act, omission or negligence of the Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, or subcontractors;

4. Any failure of the Contractor, its officers, agents or employees to comply with any of the terms or conditions of this contract or any applicable federal, state, regional,

35 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) or municipal law, ordinance, rule or regulation; and

5. The conditions, operations, uses, occupations, acts, omissions or negligence referred to in sub-subsections (1), (2), (3), and (4), existing or conducted upon or arising from the use or occupation by the Contractor on any other premises in the care, custody and control of the City.

The Contractor also agrees shall indemnify the City and pay for all damage or loss suffered by the City including but not limited to damage to or loss of the City’s property, to the extent not insured by the City and loss of the City’s revenue from any source, caused by or arising out of the conditions, operations, uses, occupations, acts, omissions or negligence referred to in sub-subsections (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5).

The Contractor’s obligations under this section apply regardless of whether or not such claim, charge, damage, demand, action, proceeding, loss, stop notice, cost, expense, judgment, civil fine or penalty, or liability was caused in part or contributed to by an Indemnitee. However, without affecting the rights of the City under any provision of this agreement, the Contractor shall not be required to indemnify and hold harmless the City for liability attributable to the active negligence of the City, provided such active negligence is determined by agreement between the parties or by the findings of a court of competent jurisdiction. In instances where the City is shown to have been actively negligent and where the City’s active negligence accounts for only a percentage of the liability involved, the obligation of the Contractor will be for that entire portion or percentage of liability not attributable to the active negligence of the City.

The Contractor shall obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth here in this section from each and every subcontractor or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of the Contractor in the performance of this Agreement. In the event the Contractor fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required here, the Contractor agrees to be fully responsible according to the terms of this section.

Failure of the City to monitor compliance with these requirements imposes no additional obligations on the City and will in no way act as a waiver of any rights hereunder. This obligation to indemnify and defend the City as set forth here is binding on the successors, assigns or heirs of the Contractor and shall survive the termination of this Agreement or this section.

This Indemnity shall survive termination of the Agreement or Final Payment hereunder.

This Indemnity is in addition to any other rights or remedies that the Indemnitees may have under the law or under any other contract documents or Agreements. In the event of any claim or demand made against any party which is entitled to be indemnified hereunder, the City may, in its sole discretion, reserve, retain or apply any monies to the Contractor under this Agreement for the purpose of resolving such claims; provided, however, the City may release such funds if the Contractor provides the City with reasonable assurance of protection of the Indemnitees’ interests. The City shall, in its sole discretion, determine whether such assurances are reasonable.

36 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) (b) Insurance Requirements – see provisions of the Construction Agreement (c) Additional Requirements

1. The Contractor shall ensure that subcontractors, and any other party involved with the project that is brought onto or involved in the project by the Contractor, provide the same minimum insurance coverage required of the Contractor. The Contractor agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section. The Contractor agrees that upon request, all agreements with subcontractors and others engaged in the project will be submitted to the City for review.

2. The Contractor agrees that all layers of third party liability coverage required herein, primary, umbrella and excess, will have the same starting and expiration date. The Contractor agrees further that all other third party coverages required herein will likewise have concurrent starting and ending dates.

3. The Contractor agrees not to self-insure or to use any self-insured retentions or deductibles on any portion of the insurance required herein and further agrees that it will not allow any contractor, subcontractor, architect, engineer or other entity or person in any way involved in the performance of work on the project contemplated by this agreement to self-insure its obligations to the City. If the Contractor’s existing coverage includes a deductible or self-insured retention, the deductible or self-insured retention must be declared to the City. At that time the City shall review options with the Contractor, which may include reduction or elimination of the deductible or self-insured retention, substitution of other coverage, or other solutions.

4. The City reserves the right at any time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Contractor ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to the Contractor, the City will negotiate additional compensation proportional to the increased benefit to City.

5. For purposes of applying insurance coverage only, all contracts pertaining to the project will be deemed to be executed when finalized and any activity commences in furtherance of performance under this Agreement.

6. The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform the Contractor of non-compliance with any insurance requirement in no way imposes any additional obligations on the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder in this or any other regard.

7. The Contractor will renew the required coverage annually as long as the City, or its

37 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) employees or agents face an exposure from operations of any type pursuant to this agreement. This obligation applies whether or not the agreement is canceled or terminated for any reason. The insurance shall include but not be limited to products and completed operations and discontinued operations, where applicable.

Termination of this obligation is not effective until the City executes a written statement to that effect.

8. The Contractor shall waive its statutory immunity under any workers’ compensation statute or similar statute, in relation to the City, and to require all subcontractors and any other person or entity involved in the project contemplated by this Agreement to do likewise.

9. Requirements of specific coverage features are not intended as limitations on other requirements or as a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any given policy.

Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue, and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive.

10. Any provision in any of the construction documents dealing with the insurance coverage provided pursuant to these requirements is subordinate to and superseded by the requirements contained herein. These insurance requirements are intended to be separate and distinct from any other provision in this agreement and are intended by the parties here to be interpreted as such.

11. All liability coverage provided according to these requirements must be endorsed to provide a separate aggregate limit for the project that is the subject of this agreement and evidencing products and completed operations coverage for not less than two (2) years after issuance of a final certificate of occupancy by all appropriate government agencies or acceptance of the completed work by the City.

12. The Contractor agrees to be responsible for ensuring that no contract used by any party involved in any way with the project reserves the right to charge the City or the Contractor for the cost of additional insurance coverage required by this Agreement. Any such provisions are to be deleted with reference to the City. It is not the intent of the City to reimburse any third party for the cost of complying with these requirements. There shall be no recourse against the City for payment of premiums or other amounts with respect thereto.
1-60 TRESPASS
The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage or injury, which may be caused on any property by trespass of the Contractor's employees in the course of their employment whether the said trespass was committed with or without the consent or knowledge of the Contractor. 1-61 SAFETY, SANITARY AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

38 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) The Contractor and his subcontractors, if any, and employees shall promptly and fully carry out the existing safety, sanitary and medical requirements as may from time to time be prescribed by the City or by County or State Health Departments to the end that proper work shall be done and the safety and health of the employees and of the community may be observed and safeguarded.

In case such regulations and orders are not observed by the Contractor they may be enforced by the Director of Public Works at the Contractor's expense. 1-62 PROTECTION AND CLEAN UP
The Contractor shall protect and care for all work until completion and acceptance thereof. Before the Contractor makes application for the acceptance of the work, all rubbish, excess earth and rock or surplus materials shall be removed leaving the site in a neat, orderly and presentable condition. 1-63 LABOR DISCRIMINATION
No discrimination shall be made in the employment of persons upon public works because of the race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age or sexual orientation of such persons except as provided in Government Code §12940, and every contractor for public works violating Labor Code §1735 is subject to all penalties imposed for a violation of Chapter 1, of Part 7, of Division 2 of the California Labor Code. 1-64 APPRENTICES
The Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of Labor Code §1777.5 relating to employment of apprentices on public works.

Attention is directed to the provisions of Labor Code §§1777.5 and 1777.6 concerning the employment apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor under him. The Contractor and any subcontractor under him shall comply with the requirements of said sections in the employment of apprentices.

Information relative to Apprenticeship Standards Wage Schedules and other requirements may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, Ex Officio the Administrator of Apprenticeship - San Francisco, California or from the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices.
1-65 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE
Before the start of construction, the Director of Public Works will arrange to meet with the Contractor to discuss the requirements on such matters as project supervision, on-site inspections, progress, schedules and reports, payment(s) to Contractor(s), safety and other items pertinent to the project. At this conference, all parties should be prepared to discuss any anticipated problems.

39 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) 1-66 SUBCONTRACTING LISTING
(a) Any person making a bid or offer to perform the work described in this Contract shall in his bid or offer set forth:

1. The name and location of the place of business of each subcontractor who will perform work of labor or render service to the Contractor in or about the construction of the work or improvement or a subcontractor licensed by the State of California, who, under the subcontract to the Contractor, especially fabricates and installs a portion of the work or improvement according to detailed drawings contained in the plans and specifications in an amount in excess of one-half of one percent (.005%) of the Contractor’s total bid.

2. The portion of the work which will be done by each such subcontractor under this Contract. The Contractor shall list only one subcontractor for each such portion as is defined by the Contractor in his bid.

3. The subcontractor DIR registration number
(b) No contractor whose bid is accepted shall, without the consent of the City, either:

1. Substitute any person as subcontractor in place of the subcontractor designated in the original bid.

2. Permit any subcontractor to be assigned or transferred or allow it to be performed by any other than the original subcontractor listed in the bid.

3. Sublet or subcontract any portion of the work in excess of one-half of one percent (.005%) of the Contractor's bid as to which his original bid did not designate a subcontractor.
(c) Subletting or subcontracting any portion of the work as to which no subcontractor was designated in the original bid shall be permitted only in case of public emergency or necessity, and then only after a finding reduced to writing as public record of the awarding authority setting forth the facts constituting such emergency or necessity. 1-67 PROHIBITING WORK BY CERTAIN CONTRACTORS
Pursuant to the provisions in Labor Code §§1777.1 and 1777.7, the Labor Commissioner publishes and distributes a list of contractors ineligible to perform work as a subcontractor on a public works project. This list of debarred contractors is available from the Department of Industrial Relations web site at: http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSE/Debar.html.
1-68 CERTAIN CLAIMS – SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 9204, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED

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SPECIFICATIONS

1.01 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS Unless indicated otherwise, the work embraced herein shall be done in accordance with the appropriate provisions of construction details as shown in the specifications entitled “GREEN BOOK Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction,” the latest edition, insofar as the same may apply, which specifications are hereinafter referred to as the Standard Specifications and in accordance with the following provisions:

In case of conflict between the Standard Specifications and these General Conditions and Specifications, the General Conditions and Specifications shall take precedence over and be used in lieu of such conflicting portions.

1.02 SCOPE OF WORK:

This project involves construction of a new roadway, extending S. Imperial Ave. from Danenberg Drive to Manuel Ortiz Avenue. Project will include grading of native soil, subgrade preparation, installation of Class II Base, installation of A.C. Pavement, installation of a storm drain swale and pipe, installation of PCC sidewalk and curb ramps, adjustment of utility covers and traffic striping.

END OF SPECIFICATIONS

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SPECIAL PROVISIONS

1.00 ORDER OF WORK
Prior to commencement of any work on the project, a preconstruction conference will be held at the City Engineer's Office for the purpose of review and discussion of progress schedule and construction procedures. At the discretion of the Engineer, periodic meetings involving project personnel (the Contractor, utility and others) will be held for the purpose of coordinating project activities.

The first order of work shall be for the Contractor to install the project signs and construction information signs ten (10) working days prior to the start of work.

The signal lights shall remain operating during the construction period. If construction requires the temporary placement of flashing red lights, the Contractor shall prepare a schedule and duration of the needed flashing red lights. The schedule and duration time shall be submitted to the City of El Centro, Maintenance Supervisor, Mark Limon.

If the signal lights require to be shut off, the Contractor shall provide traffic control flaggers during the period of shut-off, until the signal lights are operational or at a minimum on a flashing red status.

At least one (1) lane in each direction shall remain open at all times.

Attention is directed to "Traffic Control" of these Special Provisions.

Full compensation for conforming to these requirements will be considered included in the Contract lump sum (LS) price paid for the bid item TRAFFIC CONTROL.

1.02 STARTING AND COMPLETION OF WORK - The Contractor shall begin work within ten (10) working days after receiving "Notice to Proceed" from the City Council or City Attorney, and shall diligently prosecute the work to completion before the expiration of ninety (90) working days from the “date of beginning” as stated in the Notice to Proceed.

1.03 FAILURE TO COMPLETE ON TIME AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - (See General Conditions 1-22). It is agreed by the parties of the contract that in case of all work called for under the contract is not completed before or upon the expiration of the time limits set forth in these Special Provisions, damage will be sustained by the City and that it will be impracticable to determine the actual damage by which the City will sustain in the event of and by reason of such delay and it is therefore agreed that the Contractor will pay to the City the sum of one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1,250) per day for each and every day's delay beyond the time prescribed to complete the work.

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2.00 TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor shall provide a Traffic Control Plan to the City for approval no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled commencement of work.

Comments and corrections shall be returned to the Contractor within five (5) working days. The Traffic Control Plan shall be submitted on 610 mm x 914 mm (24” x 36”) blueprints, or minimum 11” x 17”, and conform to the following requirements listed in this section.

The Traffic Control Plans as approved by the City shall be the minimum requirements for traffic control. The Traffic Control Plans do not preclude the Contractor from providing additional traffic control.

If the Contractor elects to modify the Traffic Control Plans, the Contractor shall submit the revised Traffic Control Plans that are consistent with latest edition of the California MUTCD, signed and stamped by a California Registered Professional Traffic or Civil Engineer, to the City for approval no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the scheduled commencement of work.

Comments and corrections will be returned to the Contractor within ten (10) working days.

The revised Traffic Control Plan shall indicate the traffic handling and control requirements for the different types of work to be performed, including advance construction signs. The Contractor shall be responsible for the preparation of Plans as necessary for specific items of work.

The revised Traffic Control Plans shall indicate the traffic control requirements for the different types of work to be performed. The Contractor shall be responsible for the preparation of the revised Traffic Control Plans, as necessary, for specific items of work. The revised Traffic Control Plans shall be approved by the Engineer.

2.01 POSTING REQUIREMENT
The Contractor shall post and remove temporary “No Parking” signs along all routes. Signs shall be in place for at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of commencing work. Maximum space between signs shall be one hundred (100) feet. Signs may be attached to existing poles, parkway trees, or any available support that may exist in the public right-of-way or the Contractor may furnish sign supports as may be necessary.

3.00 CONSTRUCTION AREA SIGNS
The Contractor shall furnish, install, maintain, and remove all construction area signs in conformance with the plans and Sections 12-3.06 of the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Standard Specifications, latest edition.

4.00 DUST CONTROL

44 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) Dust control shall be performed in accordance with Subsection 7-8.1, "Clean up and Dust Control," of the Standard Specifications, Imperial County Air Pollution Control District Rules 800, 801, 802, 803, the general Provisions and the following Provision.

Dust resulting from the Contractor’s performance of the work, either inside or outside, the rightof-way shall be controlled by the Contractor. Dust control includes the action necessary to prevent, reduce or control dust within the work area as required to complete the work. The Contractor shall carry out proper and efficient measures to prevent his operations from producing dust in amounts damaging to property or causing a nuisance, or harm to persons living nearby or occupying buildings in the vicinity of the work. The Contractor shall control dust twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. The methods to be used for controlling dust in the construction area and along haul roads shall be approved by the Engineer prior to starting any work.

Dust or dirt accumulations generated by the Contractor’s operations shall be cleaned and removed by the Contractor from all areas as designated by the Engineer. The cost for cleaning and removal of dust or dirt shall be at the Contractor’s expense and no additional compensation will be made therefore.

Water for use in dust control shall, at the option of the Contractor, be potable or non-potable. Nonpotable water shall consist of reclaimed waste water or non-potable water developed from other sources.

If the Contractor uses reclaimed waste water in the work, the sources and discharge of reclaimed waste water shall meet the California Department of Health Services Water Reclamation Criteria and the Regional Water Quality Control Board requirements. The Contractor shall obtain either a waste water discharge permit or a waiver from the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Copies of permits or waivers from the Regional Water Quality Control Board shall be delivered to the engineer before using reclaimed waste water in the work.

Water shall be applied in the amounts, at the locations, and for the purposes designated in the Special Provision and these Specifications, and as order by the Engineer.

Water for compacting embankment material, sub-base, base and surfacing material, and for laying dust, shall be applied by means of pressure-type distributors or pipe lines equipped with a spray system or hoses with nozzles that will ensure a uniform application of water.

All equipment used for the application of water shall be equipped with a positive means of shutoff.

Unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer or unless all the water is applied by means of pipe lines, at least one mobile unit with a minimum capacity of 3700 L (1,000 gallons) shall be available for applying water on the project at all times.

Chemical additives or binder may be used in water for compaction or dust palliative. If such additives are used, furnishing and applying the additives shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

45 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) The right is reserved by the Engineer to prohibit the use of a particular type of additive, to designate the locations where a particular type of additive may not be used, or to limit the amount of a particular type of additive to be used at certain locations, all if the Engineer has reasonable ground for believing that such use will in any way be detrimental.

The additive or binder shall be either miscible in water or be some form of material that is directly applied to the surface without mixing with water.

Additives or binders that are miscible in water shall be either a resin emulsion, an SS1 type asphaltic emulsion, materials composed essentially of lignin sulfonate, or any other binder that is miscible in water in the proportions provided herein is non-corrosive, and is effective as a dust palliative.

Resin emulsion shall be composed of from 57 percent (57%) to 63 percent (63%) of semi-liquid petroleum resin and the remainder water to which a suitable emulsifying agent has been added.

The resin emulsion shall be readily miscible with water and when diluted with any hard water in the proportions of one part of emulsion to ten parts water shall show no signs of breakdown or separation of the petroleum resin base. Resin emulsion, which has been stored in closed containers at temperatures above freezing for a period up to three (3) months, shall show no signs of separation. Any resin emulsion which has been stored for more than three (3) months shall not be used until tested and approved.

SS1 type asphaltic emulsion shall conform to the provisions in Subsection 203-3, “Emulsified Asphalt.”
Additives or binders that are miscible in water shall be mixed with additional water at the rate of from four to nineteen parts of water to one part of binder, the exact rate to be determined by the Engineer. Mixing shall be accomplished by placing the binder and water in the spreading equipment simultaneously or by some other mixing method that will produce equivalent results.

The resulting mixture shall be applied with pressure type water distributor trucks equipped with a spray system or pressure type asphalt distributors at an approximate rate of from 0.9- to 3.6 L/m2. (O.2 to 0.8 gallon on per square yard)
Additives or binders that are directly applied to the surface without mixing with water shall be applied with equipment approved by the Engineer. The binder shall be applied at a rate of from

0.4- to 1.1L/m2. (0.10 to 0.25 gallons per square yard) The exact rate and number of applications of binders will be determined by the Engineer.

Dust control ordered by the Engineer to be applied on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays will be included in the Contract price for dust control and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.

No adjustment of compensation will be made for any increase or decrease in the quantity of dust control required, regardless of the reason for such increase or decrease.

46 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) The full compensation for all direct and indirect costs incurred for work performed or materials used to control dust resulting from the Contractor’s performance of the work and caused by public traffic, either inside or outside the right-of-way shall be considered as included in the Contract prices paid for the various items of work involved and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.

5.00 NOT USED

6.00 COOPERATION AND COLLATERAL WORK
Cooperation shall be in accordance with Subsection 5-6, “Cooperation,” and Subsection 7-7, “Cooperation and Collateral Work,” of the Standard Specifications and these Special Provisions.

The Contractor shall be responsible for ascertaining the nature and extent of any simultaneous, collateral, and essential work by others and coordinating with the work by others. The City, other contractors and utilities shall have the right to operate within or adjacent to the work site during the performance of such work.

Should construction be under way by other forces or by other contractors within or adjacent to the limits of the work specified or should work of any other nature be under way by other forces within or adjacent to those limits, the Contractor shall cooperate with all the other contractors or other forces to the end that any delay or hindrance to their work will be avoided. The right is reserved to perform other or additional work at or near the site (including material sources) at any time, by the use of other forces.

The Contractor and each subcontractor shall be responsible to the other for all damage to work, to persons or property caused to the other by their operations, and for loss caused the other due to unnecessary delays or failure to finish the work within the time specified for completion.

The Contractor shall include in its bid all costs involved as a result of coordinating its work with others. The Contractor will not be entitled to additional compensation from the City for damages resulting from such simultaneous, collateral, and essential work. If necessary to avoid or minimize such damage or delay, the Contractor shall re-deploy its work force to other parts of the work.

It is anticipated that some or all of the existing utilities will be relocated during construction. The Contractor is to coordinate its work with the utility companies and with any other utility relocating their facilities, at no separate or additional cost.

Should the Contractor be delayed by the City, and such delay could not have been reasonably foreseen or prevented by the Contractor, the Engineer will determine the extent of the delay, the effect on the project, and any extension of time. Should any agency or utility company’s work result in delays to the Contractor’s work schedule, the Contractor shall be entitled only to an equivalent extension of time for the completion of the contract, and shall not be entitled to damages due to downtime and idled equipment or additional payments over and above the agreed upon unit prices.

Compensation for compliance with all collateral work shall be considered as being included in the various Contract items in the bid schedule and no additional compensation will be allowed

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7.00 TRAFFIC CONTROL
Traffic controls, including but not limited to, vehicular and pedestrian traffic controls, maintenance of vehicular and pedestrian access, detours, and street closures shall be in accordance with the Special Provisions; Traffic Control Plans; Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for Streets and Highways, 2014 Edition, California Supplemental Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control; Subsection 7-10, of the current “Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction,” including all its subsequent amendments. Nothing in the Special Provisions shall be construed as relieving the Contractor from his or her responsibility to provide for the safety and convenience of traffic and the public during construction.

In the event of conflict, the order of precedence shall be as follows:

1. Special Provisions

2. Traffic Control Plans

3. MUTCD 2014, California Supplement Part 6, Temporary Traffic Control

4. MUTCD for Streets and Highways, 2012 Edition, Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control

5. Standard Specifications
Traffic Control shall be in accordance with the following Special Provisions:

1. All streets shall remain open to through traffic at all times except when street closure is approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall make provisions to allow local traffic access to the closed streets. The local traffic consists of, but is not limited to, residences, church congregations, farmers, post offices, meter readers, trash pickup, school buses, and emergency vehicles. The Contractor shall provide a smooth travel way and either a flagger and/or signing to direct traffic.

2. The Contractor shall be responsible for the preparation of Traffic Control Plans as necessary for the work. The Traffic Control Plans shall be signed and stamped by a California Registered Traffic Engineer and transmitted to the City for approval no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the scheduled commencement of work.

Comments and corrections shall be returned to the Contractor within five (5) working days.

The Traffic Control Plans shall conform to the requirements listed in these Technical Provisions; MUTCD 2014, California Supplement Part 6, Temporary Traffic Control; Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, 2014 Edition, Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control; and the Standard Specifications.

3. All traffic controls and safety devices, equipment and materials, including but not limited to cones, channelizers, delineators, flashing warning lights, barricades, high level warning devices (telescoping flag trees), flags, signs, markers, portable barriers, temporary railing (Type-K), temporary fencing, flashing arrow signs, changeable message sign, markings, and flagging equipment shall be provided and maintained in “like new” condition.

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4. The Contractor shall furnish and properly install, construct, erect, use and continuously inspect and maintain, twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, which includes holidays, all said devices, equipment and materials and all temporary and permanent pedestrian and driving surfaces as necessary to provide for the safety and convenience of, and to properly warn, guide, control, regulate, channelize and protect the vehicular traffic, pedestrian traffic, project workers, and the public throughout the entire limits of the work activity and beyond said limits as necessary to include areas affecting or affected by the work, from the date of Notice to Proceed to the completion and acceptance of the work.

5. High-level warning devices (telescoping flag trees) are required at all times for work being performed within the roadway unless otherwise specifically approved by the Engineer.

6. All barricades shall be equipped with flashing warning lights, and all traffic cones shall be no less than 711mm (28“) in height, except that shorter cones, 305 mm (12“) minimum height, may be permitted during striping maintenance operations where the only function of the cone is to protect the wet paint from the traffic.

The entire area of orange and white stripes for barricades shall be Type I, engineering grade, or Type II, super engineering grade, retro-reflective sheeting conforming to the requirements of ASTM Designation: D 4956-95.

7. Type III barricades, no less than 1.83 m (6’) in length and equipped with two (2) Type “N” markers each and two (2) portable flashing beacons each, shall be used to close streets, except as otherwise specifically approved by the Engineer for minor maintenance work of no more than one (1) working days duration, on weekdays, or on holidays only, and limited to the hours between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Said barricades shall be placed across the full roadway at each point of closure with the distance between barricades, or between barricades and curbs, not exceeding 914 mm (3’) except that one (1) 3.3 m (11’) wide gap between barricades shall be provided at the center of the street. Barricades to the right of the street’s center, facing the inbound vehicular traffic, shall also be equipped with one (1) Type C2 “Road Closed” sign, one (1) Type C3A, “Road Closed to Thru Traffic,” sign, and a Type P warning sign.

8. Channelizers shall be surface mounted type and shall be furnished, placed and maintained at the locations shown on the Plans or as approved by the Engineer, and shall conform to the provisions in Subsection 12-3.07, “Channelizers,” of the State of California Standard Specifications and these Special Provisions.

When no longer required for the work as determined by the Engineer, channelizers (except channelizers to be left in place), and underlying adhesive used to cement the channelizers bases to the pavement, shall be removed. Removed channelizers and adhesive shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the site of work.

9. Reflectorized (both sides) temporary self-adhesive markers, 100mm (4in) wide, shall be

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Reflectorized temporary yellow markers shall be used for to delineate the centerline to separate opposing traffic. Reflectorized temporary white markers shall be used to delineate lanes of travel and placed in 600mm (24in) intervals transverse to the road to delineate stop bars and limit lines.

The reflectorized temporary markers shall be removed the same day the first coat of striping has been placed on the pavement. The removal of the markers shall be done such a way that the pavement is not damaged.

10. Except as otherwise approved by the Engineer, two-way vehicular traffic shall be maintained at all times within two (2) 3.3m (11’) wide lanes on streets having an effective roadway width of 13.4 m (44’) or more with restricted parking. Other streets of lesser widths may be reduced to one (1) 3.6 (12’) wide lane with work activity being limited to one side at a time, and the one-way vehicular traffic being maintained at all times by properly trained and experienced flaggers. All lane closures shall have flashing arrow signs to provide additional, high level, advanced warning.

No reduction of the traveled way width shall be permitted on any City street before 8:30 a.m. or after 3:30 p.m., on weekends or holidays, or when active work is not being done, unless otherwise approved by the Engineer.

11. Properly-trained and experienced flaggers shall be provided to direct traffic when said traffic is to be interrupted, when two-way traffic is to be reduced to one-way traffic, and at other such times as is necessary to safely pass traffic through or around the work area and when so directed by the Engineer.

12. Vehicular access to occupied residential property may be restricted on weekdays, other than holidays, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. while essential work activity is taking place only upon approval by the Engineer and providing the Contractor gives the property owner or resident at least forty-eight (48) hour advance written and oral notice.

Convenient and safe pedestrian access to schools, churches, occupied residential and business property shall be maintained at all times. Access to mailboxes shall be maintained at all times such that the postal delivery service is not interrupted. Trash pick-up services shall not be interrupted. Access to vacant and unused property may be restricted when approved by the Engineer. Both vehicular and pedestrian access shall be maintained at all times to all other property except as otherwise specifically authorized in writing by the Engineer.

13. Vehicular access to business, school and church driveways shall be maintained at all times during construction.

14. Traffic control and safety devices and equipment being used that becomes damaged, destroyed, faded, graffitied, encrusted, soiled, misplaced, worn out, inoperative, lost, or stolen shall be promptly repaired, refurbished, or replaced. Traffic control and safety

50 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) devices and equipment being used, that is displaced or not in an upright position from any cause, shall be promptly returned or restored to their proper position.

15. An unobstructed view of all signs and warning devices including, but not limited to, stop signs, stop ahead signs, street name signs, and other regulatory, warning and construction signs, markers, and warning devices shall be maintained at all times. All speed limit signs shall be black on white with signs at either end of the project notifying the motoring public that fines are doubled in construction zones. No trucks or other equipment or materials shall be stopped, parked, or otherwise placed so as to obscure said signs, markers and devices from the view of the vehicular and pedestrian traffic to which it applies.

16. When entering or leaving roadways carrying public traffic, the Contractor’s equipment, whether empty or loaded, shall yield to said public traffic at all times, except where the traffic is being controlled by police officers, fire officers, properly-trained and experienced flaggers, or at traffic signalized intersections.

17. Stockpiling or storage of materials on any public right-of-way or parking area will not be allowed without the specific written permission of the Engineer. Materials spilled along or on said right-of-way or parking area shall be removed completely and promptly. All stockpile and storage areas shall be maintained in a safe, neat, clean, and orderly condition, and shall be restored to equal or better than original condition upon completion of the work.

18. On projects involving work on, closure of, or partial closure of existing streets, and where vehicular access to the abutting property must be restricted, the work shall be so selected, arranged and scheduled that the person(s) requiring access to said abutting property and residents along said streets affected will be able to park within a reasonable distance of not more than 150m (500’) from their homes or destination. In addition, no two adjoining streets shall be closed at the same time, except as otherwise approved by the Engineer.

Residents must be given written notice of such restrictions a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours in advance.

19. When work has been completed on a particular street or has been suspended or rescheduled, and said street is to be opened to vehicular traffic, all equipment, “NO PARKING” signs, other obstructions, and unnecessary traffic control devices and equipment shall be promptly removed from that street, except as otherwise approved by the Engineer.

20. Should the Contractor be neglectful, negligent, or refuse, fail, or otherwise be unavailable to promptly, satisfactorily, and fully comply with the provisions specified and referred to herein above, the City reserves the right to correct or mitigate any situation, that in the sole opinion of the Engineer, constitutes a serious deficiency or serious case of noncompliance, by any means at its disposal at the Contractor’s or permittee’s expense, and shall deduct the cost therefore from the Contractor’s progress or final payments. Such corrective action taken by the City shall not reduce or abrogate the Contractor’s legal obligations and liability for proper traffic control and safety measures and shall not serve to transfer said obligations and liabilities from the Contractor to the City or the City’s agents.

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21. Violations of any of the above Provisions or provisions of the referenced publications, unless promptly and completely corrected to the satisfaction of the Engineer, shall, at the sole discretion of the City, be grounds for termination of the Contract, or shut down or partial shutdown of the work, without compensation to the Contractor or permittee, or liability to the City, all as prescribed by contractual obligation or State law, whichever is applicable.

The Contract lump sum (LS) price paid for the bid item TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION shall include full compensation for, but not limited to, furnishing all labor (including flagging costs), materials (including construction area signs), tools, equipment, traffic control Plans and revisions, and incidentals, and for doing all the work involved in placing, removing, storing, maintaining, moving to new locations, replacing and disposing of the components of the traffic control including lights, channelizers (surface mounted), temporary railing (Type K) markers, delineators, temporary striping and pavement marking, barricades, portable flashing beacons, flashing arrow signs, portable changeable message signs, as shown on the Plans, as specified in the Standard Specifications and these Special Provisions, and as directed by the Engineer.

Full compensation for removing and salvaging the traffic control equipment and materials that are to be reused or reset in the project shall be considered as included in the Contract lump sum price paid for traffic control system and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.

Partial payment for traffic control shall be based on the percentage of total value of work completed on the other items listed under each schedule as of each progress pay estimate.

8.00 EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS
The Contractor shall make every effort to protect all existing improvements and facilities from damage during the progress of his work. No trees, planters, walks, shrubs, signs, fences or other such facilities shall be removed except as shown or called for on the plans or unless specifically authorized in writing by the Engineer. The contractor shall be held responsible for the care and preservation of the present premises and of adjacent premises and coterminous property. Any parts of them which are injured, damaged or disturbed because of his work shall be repaired, replaced or cleaned by him at his expense.

The Contractor shall apply either water and/or dust palliative for the alleviation or prevention of dust nuisance and damage originating from the Contractor's operation.

8.01 EXISTING UTILITIES
The Contractor will be required to work around public utilities and other improvements that are to remain in place within the construction area. The Contractor will be held liable for any damage to existing improvements or interference with service resulting from his operations. The exact location of underground facilities and improvements within the construction area shall be ascertained by the Contractor before using equipment that may damage such facilities.

9.00 MAINTENANCE CALL-OUTS

52 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) Any expense for maintenance call-outs by the City’s traffic signal maintenance personnel resulting from the Contractor’s operations and construction of this project shall be borne by the Contractor.

10.00 WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES AND INSTRUCTION SHEETS
Warranties, guarantees and instruction sheets shall conform to the provisions in Section 86-1.04, “Warranties, Guarantees and Instruction Sheets” of the State Standard Specifications and these Special Provisions.

Completed work shall be guaranteed to the City by the Contractor for a period of not less than twelve (12) months following the date of acceptance thereof. Where equipment and/or facilities installed by the Contractor are damaged prior to final acceptance by the City, the Contractor shall repair or replace such equipment and/or facilities at his own expense.

11.00 STORAGE OF MATERIAL
The site of work shall be maintained clean at all times. Excavated material shall be loaded directly and hauled away from job site for disposal at the Contractor’s expense. The Contractor shall not store material on job site. He shall store material at a site convenient to the job, off public ways, arranged and paid as a part of his contract work.

12.00 CLEANUP OF SITE
During the progress of the work, the Contractor shall keep the premises occupied by him in a neat, orderly and sanitary condition. He shall dispose of refuse as often as directed, or as may be necessary so that at no time shall there be any accumulation of rubbish, excavated material or equipment that will interfere with convenience or operation of materials so as to provide the minimum obstruction to traffic at all times.

13.00 SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS
The Contractor shall make provisions for and maintain, in a sanitary manner at the worksite, all necessary and sanitary conveniences for the workers, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the State Board of Health.

14.00 ACCESS
The Contractor’s attention is directed to the existing pedestrian and vehicular access ways crossing the lines of work. These access ways shall not be closed unless an alternate access way is provided.

The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for providing alternate access. The compensation for the work in this time shall be considered as included in the cost of the various contract items of work and no additional compensation will be made therefore.

15.00 MAINTAINING EXISTING AND TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Traffic signal system shutdown, if required, shall be limited to periods between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

53 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) The Contractor shall place “STOP AHEAD” and “STOP” signs shall be furnished by the Contractor and shall conform to the provisions in Section 12-3.06, “Construction Area Signs,” of the Standard Specifications, except that the base material for the signs shall not be plywood.

Two “STOP AHEAD” signs and two “STOP” signs shall be placed for each direction of traffic.

Location of the signs shall be as directed by the City Traffic Engineer.

Full compensation for furnishing, installing, maintaining, and removing temporary “STOP AHEAD” and “STOP” signs, and for covering signs not in use, shall be considered as included in the contract lump sum price paid for the signal item involved and not additional compensation will be allowed therefore.

All existing signal indications, pedestrian push buttons, detectors, and control equipment shall be maintained in operation at all times, except during shutdown hours as specified above.

Costs for overhead temporary wiring, which may be required to keep the signals in operation during intersection re-wiring, shall be considered as a part of the lump sum bid price for each intersection.

END OF SPECIAL PROVISIONS

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 FENCE ALTERNATIVE………………………………………………………………………...55
2 SUBMITTALS……………………………………………………………………………………55
3 STREET GEOTECHNICAL TESTING REQUIREMENTS……………………………………56 4 AS-BUILTS DRAWINGS………………………………………………………………………...58
5 BUSINESS LICENSE……………………………………………………………………………..58
6 CONSTRUCTION WATER………………………………………………………………………59
7 CONSTRUCTION ACCESS ROAD AND STAGING AREA…………………………………...59 8 MATERIAL DELIVERY TICKETS……………………………………………………………...59 9 RESTROOMS……………………………………………………………………………………..59
10 UTILITY POT-HOLE…………………………………………………………………………..…59
11 REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES……………………………..50 12 PROJECT MEETINGS……………………………………………………………………………50
13 RESTORATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES..............................................................................50 14 CONSTRUCTION STAKING……………………………………………………………….……61
15 GRADE CERTIFICATION………………………………………………………………………..63
16 SUBGRADE PREPARATION ALONG DANENBERG DRIVE………………………………...63 17 VERIFYING, MARKING, AND RE-ESTABLISHING SURVEY MONUMENTATION……....63 18 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS…………………………………..66 19 IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS………………………………………66 20 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP) IMPLEMENTATION……....66 21 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION……………………………………….…72 22 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION/ EXCLUSION DETERMINATIO FORM CONDITIONS…...72 23 BUILD AMERICA BUY AMERICA (BABA) PROVISIONS………………………………….81 24 PROJECT SIGNS…………………………………………………………………………………81

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1. FENCE ALTERNATIVE
The project improvement plans include two (2) options for the type of fencing to be installed along the east side of South Imperial Avenue between Danenberg Drive and the alley north of Manuel Ortiz Avenue, also abutting the west property line of the existing Water Treatment Plant (WTP) site.

Chain link fence details are illustrated as Detail Won Plan Sheet 26 of the Improvement Plans. Details for the tubular fence with decorative pilasters are illustrated as Detail Z on Plan Sheet 27 of the Improvement Plans. The City of El Centro requires either chain link or tubular fencing to be installed at the aforementioned location based on the project budget. The City of El Centro prefers the decorative tubular fencing to be installed if the budget permits.

If chain link fencing is installed, the existing corner posts at the northwest and southwest corners of the existing WTP are to remain. A new chain link fence will be connected and tied to these corner posts with the required fittings, hardware, and fence panel.

If tubular fencing is installed, the existing corner posts at the northwest and southwest corners of the existing WTP are to be removed with one section of the existing chain link fence panel to the east of the corner posts, in order to replace the corner posts with pilasters.

The new corner pilasters will be tied to the replaced chain link fence panel with fitting and hardware as needed.

Only one (1) type of fencing will be selected to be installed based on the bid amount due to the City’s budgetary constraints. Refer to the Instructions to Bidders/Bid Forms section for the bidding procedure.

2. SUBMITTALS
The Contractor shall submit the following shop drawings or submittal information to the Construction Manager/Resident Engineer for review and approval prior to commencing construction work at the project site. A total of six (6) sets of submittal documents shall be forwarded to the Construction Manager/Resident Engineer. Three (3) reviewed submittal documents shall be forwarded to the Contractor. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and the Construction Manager/Resident Engineer reserves the right to demand shop drawings and submittal information associated with any other items at its discretion.

1. A.C. mix design. The percent bitumen, sieve analysis, durability, resistance (R-value), aggregate gradation, and all other standard parameters. The A.C. mix design shall meet the latest Caltrans Standard Specifications.

2. Tack Coat

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3. Class 2 Base gradation, durability, R-value, and sand equivalent

4. Crushed Rock

5. 2” x 8” pressure treated header board

6. Sand backfill gradation and sand equivalent

7. P.C.C. concrete mix design

8. Concrete curing compound

9. Truncated domes for the ADA compliant ramps

10. New signs and sign posts

11. Thermoplastic for pavement markings and traffic paint for striping

12. Retroreflective raised pavement markers

13. Traffic Control Signs, barricades, cones, and devices including all items illustrated on the Traffic Control Plans

14. Manhole concrete grade ring, frame, cover, shaft, cone, base, etc,

15. AWWA C-900 PVC Pipe

16. PS115 PVC Pipe

17. HDPE Pipe and Fittings

18. Non-shrink Grout

19. Pre-cast storm drainage infrastructure

20. Reinforcing bars

21. Rocks and fabric for rip-rap

22. Duckbill check valve

23. Sidewalk drain

24. Erosion Control BMP items

25. Survey monument well

26. Fence – chain link, steel pipe, wrought iron

27. Biological-related documentation – Nesting Bird Survey, Worker Training Program Record, Pre-Construction Survey, etc.

28. Traffic Signal Timing Analysis

29. Street Light

30. Certificates of Compliance including Buy America Provisions

31. Caltrans LAPM forms and other documents required by the funding agency(ies)

32. Project Identity and Construction Signs

33. Construction Schedule

34. The letter designating the project superintendent

35. Schedule of Values

36. City of El Centro Certificate of Monument Preservation ED-006

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT INITIATE CONSTRUCTION UNTIL THE SUBMITTAL FOR ANY MATERIAL USE IS APPROVED BY THE ENGINEER. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL OBTAIN APPROVALS ON SUBMITTALS OF ITEMS.

3. STREET GEOTECHNICAL TESTING REQUIREMENTS
Geotechnical testing and inspections for the quality control (QC) shall be provided by the Contractor.

57 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) Geotechnical testing and inspection for this project shall be conducted in accordance with the latest Caltrans Standard Specifications or ASTM method as specified on the Plans and as specified below. In the case where the geotechnical testing frequency and methodology conflict, the most stringent shall apply.

All geotechnical testing and inspections required for this project shall be completed by the Caltrans and ASTM-certified geotechnical engineers and laboratory(ies). All geotechnical testing shall be completed by two (2) independent geotechnical engineering firms. One geotechnical firm shall provide Acceptance Testing (AT) for Quality Control (QC) and the other shall provide Independent Assurance Program (IAP) services for Quality Assurance (QA) in accordance with the City of El Centro Quality Assurance Program (QAP). The Contractor shall provide Acceptance Testing (AT) services for Quality Control (QC) and the City of El Centro shall provide Independent Assurance Program (IAP) services for Quality Assurance.

A. A compaction test for the subbase material (native material beneath Class 2 Base) shall be required for every 2,000 square feet of the native material surface area for each lift for South Imperial Avenue and Danenberg Drive.

B. A compaction test for the graded native material shall be required for every 2,000 square feet of the native material surface graded for the retention basin or swale area for each lift.

C. Two (2) compaction tests for the Granular Sand material installed within the storm drainage/perforated pipe installation area within the north end of the retention basin shall be required.

D. A compaction test for the Class 2 Base shall be required for every 200 lineal feet of P.C.C. curb and gutter.

E. A compaction test for the Class 2 Base material beneath asphalt concrete pavement/A.C. dike shall be required for every 2,000 square feet of Class 2 Base surface area for each lift.

F. A compaction test for the Class 2 Base/granular sand fill/native backfill material shall be required for every 100 lineal feet of pipeline installed for each lift.

G. A compaction test for the Class 2 Base installed beneath P.C.C. infrastructure such as ADA-compliant ramp, catch basin, manhole, inlet/outlet structure, sidewalk drain channel, headwall structure, pads, driveway, etc. shall be required for each P.C.C. infrastructure.

H. A compaction test for the Granular Sand/Class 2 Base installed beneath P.C.C. sidewalk shall be required for every 200 lineal feet of P.C.C. sidewalk.

58 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) I. A compaction test for the native material graded within the native shoulder area shall be required for every 2,000 square feet of native material surface area for each lift.

J. An extraction/gradation test shall be completed from an A.C. pavement sample obtained by the geotechnical consultant representative each morning pavement operations occur.

K. A compaction test for the A.C. pavement shall be required for every 2,000 square feet of A.C. pavement surface area.

L. A.C. pavement density testing shall be conducted on a continuous basis by the geotechnical representative during the placement of A.C. pavement.

M. One (1) set of cylinders and one (1) slump test shall be required for every 50 cubic yards of concrete except that a minimum of one (1) set of cylinders and slump test shall be required each day twenty (20) or more yards of concrete are placed at a project site. The maximum allowable slump shall be 4 inches. A set of cylinders shall be composed of three (3) cylinders. The first cylinder of a set shall be tested after seven (7) days curing. The second cylinder of a set shall be tested after 28 days curing. The third cylinder shall be held in reserve and tested if directed by the Construction Manager. The test results will be forwarded to the Construction Manager for review. The Construction Manager shall receive a concrete vendor slip for each truckload of concrete delivered to the project site.

N. An A.C. mix design and concrete mix design shall be submitted for the review and approval of the Construction Manager/Resident Engineer during the submittal process.

O. Geotechnical testing is required for the granular sand during the submittal process per the Technical Conditions contained within this document.

P. Geotechnical testing is required for the Class 2 Base during the submittal process per the Technical Conditions contained within this document.

4. AS-BUILT DRAWINGS
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN A SET OF DRAWINGS AT THE SITE SHOWING ALL “ASBUILT” CHANGES MADE TO DATE. A MARKED-UP SET OF DRAWINGS SHALL BE DELIVERED TO

THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER UPON COMPLETION OF THE WORK WHICH SHALL REFLECT ALL “AS-BUILT” MODIFICATIONS.

5. BUSINESS LICENSE
The Contractor and Subcontractors performing work on this project each shall obtain a business license from the City of El Centro and keep such license . The Contractor and

59 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) Subcontractors shall contact the City regarding the cost of the license and include the cost in the proposal.

6. CONSTRUCTION WATER
Construction water required during the project shall be available from the nearest City of El Centro fire hydrant. The Contractor shall secure a permit with the City of El Centro to obtain a construction water meter. The City of El Centro Standard Rate applies for the water usage.

7. CONSTRUCTION ACCESS ROAD AND STAGING AREA
An authorized construction access way to be used by the Contractor shall be Danenberg Drive for this project. If the Contractor decides to use other routes to access the site, the Contractor must obtain necessary permits and/or authorizations from the governing authorities/private entities.

The City of El Centro shall provide a staging area to the Contractor within the Water Treatment Plant. The Contractor shall provide a construction field trailer as specified in the Technical Specifications.

8. MATERIAL DELIVERY TICKETS
The Contractor shall provide material delivery tickets to the Resident Engineer/Construction Manager for Class 2 Base, P.C.C. concrete, asphalt concrete, granular sand, and similar items delivered to the project site. The material tickets shall be provided to the Resident Engineer/Construction Manager immediately upon the material item arriving at the project site.

9. RESTROOMS
The Contractor shall place two (2) gender-neutral portable restrooms at the project site during the project duration. The restrooms shall be cleaned on a daily basis. The restrooms shall be positioned near the location of the work activities.

10. UTILITY POT-HOLE

The Contractor shall complete pot-holing of the existing underground utilities including the gas pipeline, fiber optic cables, direct buried cables, sanitary sewer pipeline, water pipeline, and any other underground utilities located after Underground Service Alert (USA) complete marking at the project site and as illustrated on the plans, prior to the commencement of the construction activities. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Resident Engineer/Construction Manager if the existing underground facilities are located in the excavation limits and/or in the new concrete infrastructure installation areas. The Contractor shall note the type, size, and horizontal and vertical locations of the existing underground facilities and illustrate them on the as-built plans. The cost associated with

60 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) pot-holing of existing utilities shall be considered inclusive of the bid item paid for Mobilization and no additional/separate compensation shall be provided.

11. REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

When the presence of asbestos or hazardous substances is not shown on the plans or indicated in the specifications and the Contractor encounters materials which the Contractor reasonably believes to be asbestos or a hazardous substance as defined in Section 25914.1 of the Health and Safety Code, and the asbestos or hazardous substance has not been rendered harmless, the Contractor may continue work in unaffected areas reasonably believed to be safe. The Contractor shall immediately cease work in the affected area and report the condition to the Construction Manager in writing.

In conformance with Section 25914.1 of the Health and Safety Code, removal of asbestos or hazardous substances including exploratory work to identify and determine the extent of the asbestos or hazardous substance will be performed by separate contract.

If the work in the area delays the current controlling operation, the delay will be considered a right of way delay and the Contractor will be compensated for the delay in conformance with the provisions in Section 81.09, "Right of Way Delays," of the Standard Specifications.

12. PROJECT MEETINGS
Weekly Progress Meetings shall be conducted to review and discuss the construction schedule, coordination of work activities with different agencies, Request for Information Forms, Submittal Documents, safety-related matters, and other project-related items.

Weekly Progress Meetings shall be held at a location and regularly scheduled time agreed upon by the Resident Engineer/Construction Manager, Contractor, and the City of El Centro. The Resident Engineer/Construction Manager shall prepare a weekly progress meeting agenda and prepare a weekly progress meeting memorandum.

13. RESTORATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES
Unless noted otherwise on the specifications, the Contractor shall replace all existing facilities within the project boundaries to their original condition. Severed or damaged utilities and other existing items to remain shall be repaired by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Resident Engineer/Construction Manager. Existing onsite underground facilities shall be replaced to their original condition. Construction debris shall be removed from the pavement surfaces and concrete infrastructure. The Contractor shall sweep the A.C. pavement areas free of dirt and debris resulting from the construction activities at the conclusion of the project. The contractor shall remove and dispose of the dirt and debris.

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14. CONSTRUCTION STAKING
The Contractor shall provide all staking and layout points for the establishment of street subbase grade and subgrade, flowline, native earth retention basin or swale finish grades, native earth embankment, A.C. paving, P.C.C. infrastructures such as curb and gutter, driveway, sidewalk, storm drainage facilities, signage and striping, demolition layout work, and miscellaneous items. The Contractor is responsible for engaging a contract with a California-licensed Land Surveyor or Registered Civil Engineer authorized to practice land surveying to oversee the land survey work for this project. The staking and demolition layout work to be provided by the Contractor is as follows:

A. Establish and verify horizontal control/baseline and vertical control for the project. If there are any discrepancies found, notify the Design Engineer immediately.

B. The demolition layout shall be completed by painting the demolition lines along the pavement areas for sawcutting and grinding. Demolition layout lines in native earth areas shall be established with hubs and lath placed at 25 feet on center and at all angle points along the demolition line. Cut and fill vertical distances from the hubs to the native finish design grade will be established.

C. Install offset hubs at an offset distance determined by the Contractor for the stormwater piping. Hubs shall be placed at 20 feet on center, at beginning and ending points and at pipe fittings. Cut and fill vertical distances referenced from the top of hub to the pipeline flowline shall be prepared and issued to the Contractor.

D. Offset hubs shall be placed in-line with the exterior edges of the stormwater inlet structures at an offset distance determined by the Contractor. Cut and fill vertical distances as referenced from the hubs to the top of the finish inlet structure design grade shall be prepared and issued to the Contractor.

E. Offset hubs shall be established along the native earth swale. The hubs shall be placed at an offset distance determined by the Contractor. Hubs shall be established at 25 feet on center, beginning and ending points, B.C.’s and E.C.’s. Cut and fill vertical distances as referenced from the hub to the flowline elevations along the swale shall be prepared and issued to the Contractor.

F. Offset hubs shall be established along the top and toe of the slopes of the native earth retention basin. Hubs shall be established at 25 feet on center, beginning and ending points, B.C.’s and E.C.’s. The hubs shall be placed at an offset distance determined by the Contractor. Cut and fill vertical distances as referenced from the hub to the finish grades shall be prepared and issued to the Contractor.

G. Offset hubs shall be established at the bottom of the retention basin at 25 feet intervals in both directions. The hubs shall be placed at an offset distance determined by the Contractor. Cut and fill vertical distances as referenced from the hubs to the finish grades shall be prepared and issued to the Contractor.

62 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) H. Place offset hubs 25 feet on center along A.C. Dike or P.C.C. curb and gutter, end of curve radii, beginning of curve radii, ¼ and ½ delta angle points at curve radii and barrier curb or curb and gutter ending points at an offset established by the Contractor for the rough grading work required to establish subbase elevation grade for the A.C.

Dike or P.C.C. curb and gutter, P.C.C. sidewalk, P.C.C. sidewalk drain, ramp, and A.C. paving. Cut and fill vertical distances from the hubs to the subbase design grade will be established.

I. Install bluetop stakes (stakes placed to design grade) at the A.C. pavement edges, roadway centerline, roadway quarter points (between the centerline and the edge of pavement) if the street width is wider than 40-foot, and hinge points/grade breaks across the roadway section at the subbase grade (bottom of the Class 2 Base grade).

Bluetop stakes are to be placed 25 feet on center along the street section and at the beginning and ending points of the street section.

J. Install bluetop stakes (stakes placed to design grade) at the A.C. pavement edges, roadway centerline, roadway quarter points (between the centerline and the edge of pavement) if the street width is wider than 40-foot, and hinge points/grade breaks across the roadway section at the subgrade (top of the Class 2 Base grade). Blue top stakes are to be placed 25 feet on center along the street section and at the beginning and ending points of the street section.

K. Place offset stakes at an offset distance determined by the Contractor along the edge of pavement or curb and gutter flowline. The offset stakes shall be placed at 25 feet on center, hinge points/grade breaks and at the beginning and ending points of the edge of pavement or flowline. Place offset hubs at curb returns at the B.C., E.C., ¼ Delta, ½ Delta, ¾ Delta and Radius Point. Cut and fill vertical distances as referenced from the offset stakes to the top of the A.C. pavement or flowline grade shall be established.

L. Place offset stakes at an offset distance and location determined by the Contractor at the P.C.C. ramp, catch basins, sidewalk drains, driveway, and other P.C.C. infrastructure after rough grading work has been accomplished. Cut and fill vertical distances as referenced from the offset stakes to the top of P.C.C. infrastructure elevation shall be established.

The construction staking shall be completed under the supervision of a Land Surveyor or Registered Civil Engineer licensed to practice land surveying in the State of California.

Cut sheets shall be provided to the Contractor, Construction Manager/Resident Engineer and pertinent subcontractors within 24 hours after the completion of staking activities.

Staking shall be established according to the stationing or control points as illustrated on the design plans. Staking shall be established at even stationing; i.e., 9+00, 9+25, 9+50, 9+75 and so on. The Contractor shall carefully preserve benchmarks, reference points, stakes and layout points, and in case of willful or careless destruction, shall be charged with the resulting expense and shall be responsible for any mistakes that may be caused by

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15. GRADE CERTIFICATION
Grade certification shall be provided by a registered civil engineer or land surveyor licensed to practice land surveying in the State of California, contracted by the Contractor, to verify the accuracy of the subgrade elevations (top of Aggregate/Class 2 Base design grades), prior to the placement of AC Pavement or concrete infrastructure.

The Grade certification shall include, as a minimum, a cover letter summarizing the locations of the grade certification provided, the methodology used to certify the grades and any corrective work or remarks on the grades certified. The cover letter shall be sealed, wet-signed, and dated by the registered civil engineer or land surveyor with their printed name, registration number, and the date of the registration expiration. Grade certification shall include all cut sheets comparing the field obtained elevations, design elevations, and the difference in elevation, to verify the grade differences are within the tolerance as indicated in the Technical Specifications, at the points listed in the Construction Staking section within these Special Conditions.

No pavement installation or concrete infrastructure construction shall occur until the grade certification is completed, submitted to the City of El Centro, and accepted by the City of El Centro.

16. SUBGRADE PREPARATION ALONG DANENBERG DRIVE
Add scarification, moisture-conditioning, and re-compaction of the subgrade (beneath the Class 2 Base roadway section or beneath the existing surface elevation, whichever is lower) to 90% of maximum density along the roadway sections for a depth of 12-inch along South Imperial Avenue and Danenberg Drive in accordance with the 2024 Caltrans Standard Specifications or ASTM D-1557.

The cost associated with this subgrade preparation and compaction work shall be considered inclusive of various earthwork-related bid items and no separate compensation shall be provided for the subgrade preparation to the Contractor.

17. VERIFYING, MARKING, AND RE-ESTABLISHING SURVEY

MONUMENTATION
Prior to work, the Contractor shall locate all survey monuments and property corners within the areas of demolition, concrete, and paving including obtaining records of survey monuments and property corners filed in the OFFICE OF THE COUNTY SURVEYOR OF IMPERIAL COUNTY for the extent of the project limits and all other areas that may be affected by the construction activities. Survey ties shall be performed to allow the Contractor to reset/reestablish survey monumentation and/or property markers. All work shall be done by a licensed Surveyor or Civil Engineer authorized to practice Land Surveying in the State of California.

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The contractor shall also re-establish all survey monuments within the project vicinity as provided in the records filed in the OFFICE OF THE COUNTY SURVEYOR OF IMPERIAL COUNTY that were searched and not found to the satisfaction of the OFFICE OF THE COUNTY SURVEYOR OF IMPERIAL COUNTY prior to the Notice of Completion.

The Contract lump sum (LS) price paid for MONUMENT PRESERVATION

CERTIFICATE, RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF MONUMENTS NOT FOUND IN THE WORK AREA & PROTECTION OF THOSE THAT ARE shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals involved in verifying, marking, tying, re-establishment, research, filing and incidentals for survey monuments existing and previously destroyed, as specified in the Standard Specifications and these Special Provisions and as approved by the Engineer, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.

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18. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS
A. The Contractor shall be required to comply with the County of Imperial Air Pollution Control District’s requirements. County of Imperial Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD) forms, requirements, and information are available via the internet at https://apcd.imperialcounty.org/
B. The Contractor shall be responsible for completing and submitting the Construction Notification Form and preparing and implementing the Dust Control Plan as required by ICAPCD. The Contractor shall obtain and execute all necessary documents and forms, and pay the fees as required by ICAPCD.

19. IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS
As a drainage pipeline will be installed within the existing Date Drain open channel along the west side of South Imperial Avenue within the IID Easement, an encroachment permit for permanent and temporary (construction) is required. The City of El Centro has submitted the Encroachment Permit Application to IID during the design phase.

The City of El Centro also submitted an application to obtain service for the new street lights to be installed for the project to the IID Power Division.

The City of El Centro forwarded the Imperial Irrigation District a fee to cover the Engineering Services, permit review fees, and administration fees. The Contractor shall install underground conduits, power lines, and other ancillary facilities per the Contractor Notes, drawings, and specifications prepared by the IID Power Division.

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to provide the Imperial Irrigation District a Hold Harmless/Indemnity Statement and Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the Imperial Irrigation District as an additional insured per the Imperial Irrigation District’s requirements.

The Contractor shall also coordinate with the City of El Centro regarding any other requirements required by the Imperial Irrigation District. The Contractor shall comply with all provisions of the Imperial Irrigation District Encroachment Permit and include the cost of the provisions within his/her bid amount.

20. STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP)

IMPLEMENTATION
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall conform to the provisions in Section 13, "Water Pollution Control," of the Caltrans Standard Specifications.

Replace 2nd paragraph of section 13-2.01A with:

Preparing a water pollution control program or stormwater pollution prevention plan includes developing and implementing the Water Pollution Control Program (WPCP) or

67 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), providing a WPC manager, conducting WPC training, and monitoring, sampling, testing, reporting, inspecting and correcting WPC practices. The Contractor can find a draft WPCP or SWPPP as part of the Specifications (Attached) for reference. The said Draft WPCP or SWPPP was prepared under the Construction General Permit Order 2009-0009-DWQ, using a Caltrans Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Template dated June of 2021.

This project’s Water Pollution Control Program includes the preparation, finalization, and implementation of WPCP or SWPPP in accordance with the Construction General Permit.

This project is subject to the NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION

SYSTEM (NPDES) GENERAL PERMIT FOR STORMWATER DISCHARGES

ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION AND LAND DISTURBANCE ACTIVITIES (GENERAL PERMIT) ORDER WQ 2022-0057-DWQ NPDES NO. CAS000002. The Contractor shall provide a Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) and Developer (QSD) to assist the Owner with filing the Notice of Intent (NOI), annual report(s), Notice of Termination (NOT), and other required documents or reports in the SMARTS system. The Contractor’s QSP or QSD shall provide and upload the supplemental documents such as pre- and post-construction photographs, facility/site map, final inspection reports, postconstruction related documents, etc., as required by SMARTS system and as required by the Owner.

Replace section 13-2.04 with:

PAYMENT
Full compensation for the preparation of a Water Pollution Control Program or Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be considered as included in the contract price paid per lump sum for “Water Pollution Control” and no separate or additional payment shall be considered therefor.

Replace section 13-3 with:

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, supervision, transportation, and equipment necessary to perform all Work required to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and permits associated with Erosion and Sediment Control.

B. Work activities require the project to be in compliance with “National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction and Land Disturbance Activities, Order No. 2022-0057- DWQ.”

68 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) C. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the site shall be implemented and amended as necessary by the Contractor. The Contractor can find a conceptual SWPPP as part of the Specifications/Information Handout. If amendment of the SWPPP is required, Contractor shall submit request to the Resident Engineer and the Qualified Developer of the SWPPP contracted by the Contractor shall prepare the amendment.

1.02REFERENCES
A. Project Plans
B. 2022-0057-DWQ Construction General Permit as amended C. Latest version of the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) Handbook Portal: Construction (CA Construction BMP Handbook).

1.03SUBMITTALS
A. The Contractor shall submit the following to the Construction Manager 10 days prior to commencement of the Site Work:

1. Submit 3 copies of the SWPPP updated to incorporate the means and methods of the Contractor’s planned construction and allow 5 working days for the Construction Manager's review. If revisions are required, the Construction Manager will provide comments to the Contractor in a timely manner.

2. Contractor is to change and resubmit the SWPPP within 3 working days of receipt of the Construction Manager's comments. The Construction Manager's review resumes when the revised SWPPP is resubmitted.

3. Submit an electronic and 4 printed copies of the revised SWPPP. The electronic copy shall be in PDF format and include all signed signature pages, Site Maps, and components required by the California Construction General Permit. The electronic copy shall additionally be posted to SMARTS by the Contractor’s Data Entry Person (DEP).

4. If the Construction Manager requests changes to the SWPPP based on RWQCB comments, amend the SWPPP within 5 working days.

B. The Contractor shall submit all inspection reports and documents as required by the CA CGP, including but not limited to:

1. Rain Event information for Qualifying Rain Events (QRE) and associated storm event monitoring data. QRE and sampling data shall be submitted to the CM within 5 days of sample collection.

2. NAL Exceedance Reports, if requested by the RWQCB, in accordance with permit requirements.

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3. Inspection Reports (Routine BMP, Pre-Storm, Post-Storm, During Storm, and Quarterly Non-Storm Water). Submit to the CM on a monthly basis.

C. Annual Reports

1. The Contractor shall complete the Stormwater Annual Report, using forms on SMARTS system for the reporting period of July 1 to June 30, or the Contractor’s period of work if work is performed during a subset of the annual reporting period.

2. If construction occurs from July 1 through June 30, submit to the Construction Manager no later than July 15 for the prior reporting period.

3. If construction ends before June 30, then submit to the Construction Manager within 15 calendar days after completion of all Work on the contract.

4. The Contractor shall follow this process for the Stormwater Annual Report submittal:
a. Submit 2 hard copies of the Stormwater Annual Report and allow 10 working days for the Construction Manager's review. The Annual Report should be generated using project-specific forms on the SMARTS system and be completed by the Contractor’s DEP. Hard copies shall be generated after the completion check in SMARTS by printing a pdf from SMARTS for the Owner representative’s review. If revisions are required, the Construction Manager provides comments and specifies the date that the review stopped.
b. Change and resubmit the Stormwater Annual Report, by updating forms in SMARTS and regenerating a printed version, within 5 working days of receipt of the Construction Manager's comments. The Construction Manager's review resumes when the revised Stormwater Annual Report is resubmitted.
c. When the Construction Manager accepts the Stormwater Annual Report, the LRP will certify the Annual Report in SMARTS.
d. The contractor shall submit an electronic and 2 printed copies of the accepted Stormwater Annual Report. Electronic copy shall be in PDF format.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

70 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) A. Materials used for Erosion and Sediment Control including, but not limited to, fiber rolls, sandbags, gravel bags, and other best management practices as illustrated on the erosion control plans and details shall conform to the requirements outlined in the SWPPP.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL
A. The Contractor is advised that work under this contract shall be subject to the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general requirements.

The Contractor shall be responsible for:

1. Assisting the Owner with filing Notice of Intent (NOI); any Change of Information (COI), Annual Reports; and Notice of Termination (NOT) within the existing project in SMARTS. The Contractor shall prepare and pay for the filing of the NOI and COI, as applicable.

2. Update the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) as necessary for the construction of this project. Construction related activities, including but not limited to the elements of the SWPPP, shall be performed to eliminate both storm water and nonstorm discharges to storm water control system, by Contractor and subcontractor(s). The Construction Manager will notify the Contractor of any noncompliance with the foregoing stipulations and appropriate actions shall be taken promptly. The Contractor shall also notify the Construction Manager of any conditions which could lead to noncompliance with the permit requirements.

B. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any time extensions or compensation for any cost due to any action required as a result of Contractor's failure to comply with those provisions of the SWPPP within Contractor's control. Contractor will be responsible for ensuring that Contractor's subcontractor(s) comply with the provisions of this Section. Contractor shall be liable for any action or fine imposed by the regulatory agencies on those incidents of noncompliance which are within Contractor's area of responsibility.

C. The Contractor shall exercise every reasonable precaution to protect canals, channels, storm drains and bodies of water from pollution, including siltation arising from Contractor’s operations, or erosion siltation from completed areas. Pollution control work shall consist of implementing practices or constructing facilities in accordance with local, state, or federal regulations which may be required to provide for retention and control of pollutants. The Contractor shall control site water in accordance with applicable permits.

D. The Contractor shall:

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1. Control and manage storm water runoff;

2. Control discharges from dewatering activities;

3. Direct use of water for dust control;

4. Control water levels in all storm water sedimentation ponds on the site; and

5. Remove ponded water on-site within 72 hours.

E. At the completion of each work day, the Contractor shall take all necessary preventive measures to avoid or minimize damage resulting in erosion or impounding caused by storm water runoff within the construction area. Erosion control measures shall consist of constructing sandbag berms, desilting basins, drains, temporary storm water pumping facilities, and other such measures required to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of storm water discharges and damage resulting therefrom. The cost for any repairs due to such damage shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. Adequate runoff water control shall be maintained at all times in waste excavation areas so that water is prevented from flowing from areas where waste is exposed to uncontaminated areas.

F. The Contractor shall install temporary drainage piping to control overland flow, route natural drainage under temporary roadways, and intercept groundwater flows, if necessary. The Contractor shall select the size and type of piping to be used, and shall be responsible for the performance of the temporary piping. The Contractor shall adequately compact materials around the drainage piping to ensure protection of the piping and adequacy of fill over the piping. The Contractor shall perform regular maintenance of any temporary piping as necessary to prevent plugging or reduced capacity.

G. Water coming into contact with waste shall be handled and disposed of as contaminated.

H. It is anticipated that nuisance water, such as rainfall or surface runoff, may be encountered within the construction site during the period of construction under this contract. The Contractor, by submitting their bid, will be held to have investigated the risks arising from such waters and to have made their bid in accordance therewith.

I. The Contractor shall at all times protect the work from damage by such waters and shall take all due measures to prevent delays in progress of the work caused by such waters. The cost for any repairs due to such damage shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall dispose of nuisance water at their own expense and without adverse effects upon the work site or any other property.

PART 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.01 GENERAL

72 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) Full compensation for the preparation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and all submittals described in Section 13-3 including Fees required to be submitted to the State Water Resources Control Board for Notice of Intent, Stormwater Annual Reports, and Notice of Termination shall be considered as included in the contract price paid per lump sum for “Water Pollution Control” and no separate or additional payment shall be considered therefor.

Replace section 13-4.04 with:

PAYMENT
Full compensation for providing Job Site Management shall be considered as included in the contract price paid per lump sum for “Water Pollution Control” and no separate or additional payment shall be considered therefor.

21. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
Certificates of Compliance shall be submitted by the Contractor for selected construction items during the submittal phase in accordance with the governing agency’s(ies’) requirements and the Contract Documents. Prior to installing the pre-approved construction items by the Certificates of Compliance, the actual items delivered to the project site shall be inspected, verified, and approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall not install the construction items unless the Engineer satisfactorily completes the inspection and verify the delivered construction items conform with the batch numbers, lot numbers, and any other product data indicated on the previously submitted Certificates of Compliance for the construction items.

22. CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION/CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION

DETERMINATION FORM CONDITIONS
In accordance with the Caltrans NEPA Determination for Federal-Aid Project Number STPL-5169(049) dated April 26, 2018 (included at the end of this section) the following conditions apply to this project and must be adhered to:

Air Quality
As part of the specifications for construction contracts, the Caltrans requirements relative to air quality impacts must be used on this project. The proposed action must conform to the following provisions in Section 14-9.02, “Air Pollution Control,” of the 2015 Standard Specifications:
 Comply with air pollution control rules, regulations, ordinances, and statutes that apply to work performed under the Contract, including those provided in Government Code Section 11017 (Public Contract Code Section 10231).  Do not dispose of material by burning.

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1. Standard Mitigation Measures for Construction Equipment  Use alternative fueled or catalyst-equipped diesel-construction equipment, including all off-road and portable diesel-powered equipment.  Minimize idling time either by shutting equipment off when not in use or reduce the time idling to five minutes as a maximum.
 Limit, to the extent feasible, the hours of operation of heavy-duty equipment and/or the amount of equipment in use.
 Replace fossil-fueled equipment with electrically driven equivalents (provided they are not run via a portable generator set).

2. Enhanced Mitigation Measures for Construction Equipment  Curtail construction during periods of high ambient pollutant concentrations; this may include ceasing construction activity during the peak hour vehicular traffic on adjacent roadways.
 Implement activity management (e.g., rescheduled activities to reduce shortterm impacts).

3. Standard Mitigation Measures for Fugitive PM10 Control  All disturbed areas, including bulk material storage which is not being actively utilized, shall be effectively stabilized, and visible emissions shall be limited to no greater than 20 percent opacity for dust emissions by using water, chemical stabilizers, dust suppressants, tarps, or other suitable material such as vegetative ground cover.
 All on-site and off-site unpaved roads shall be effectively stabilized, and visible emissions shall be limited to no greater than 20 percent opacity for dust emissions by paving, chemical stabilizers, dust suppressants, and/or watering.
 All unpaved areas of one acre or more with 75 or more average vehicle trips per day shall be effectively stabilized, and visible emissions shall be limited to no greater than 20 percent opacity for dust emissions by paving, chemical stabilizers, dust suppressants, and/or watering.
 The transport of bulk material shall be completely covered unless six inches of freeboard space from the top of the container is maintained with no spillage and loss of bulk material. In addition, the cargo compartment of all haul trucks is to be cleaned and/or washed at the delivery site after the removal of bulk material.
 All track-out or carry-out shall be cleaned at the end of each workday or immediately when mud or dirt extends a cumulative distance of 50 linear feet or more onto a paved road within an urban area.
 Movement of bulk material handling or transfer shall be stabilized prior to handling or at points of transfer with the application of sufficient water, and chemical stabilizers, or by sheltering or enclosing the operation and transfer line.
 The construction of any new unpaved road is prohibited within any area with a population of 500 or more unless the road meets the definition of a

74 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) temporary unpaved road. Any temporary unpaved road shall be effectively stabilized, and visible emissions shall be limited to no greater than 20 percent opacity for dust emission by paving, chemical stabilizers, dust suppressants, and/or watering.

Noise
Caltrans Standard Specifications Section 14-8.02 includes noise control requirements that restrict construction noise (Caltrans 2015) and should be followed:
 Construction noise levels shall not exceed 86 dB (A) Lmax at 50 feet from the job site activities between the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Biology
All vegetation removal shall take place between October 1 and December 31, outside the avian nesting season. A qualified biologist shall conduct a nesting bird survey prior to removal of vegetation removal is required during the avian nesting season (January 1 through September 30). If active nests are found, appropriate avoidance buffers would be established as determined by a qualified biologist based on the species involved, site conditions, and type of work to be conducted. No construction activities would occur within the buffer area until the nest is no longer active.

A worker environmental training program shall be prepared by a qualified biologist.

Special-status bird species with the potential to occur on or adjacent to the PIA shall be identified in the worker training program. Instructions shall be provided on limiting construction activities to within the PIA. The worker training shall be conducted for construction foremen and workers by a qualified biologist. The worker environmental training shall include the following:

1. Description of species

2. Biology of species

3. Wallet card with species picture/guidelines for protecting the species, and

4. Notification procedures if an individual (dead, alive, or injured) is found on or near the site.

A preconstruction survey shall be performed within 14 days prior to the start of construction.

A report detailing the preconstruction survey shall be submitted to the Caltrans.

1. If burrows are found within 100 meters of construction from October 16 to March 31; 200 meters of construction for construction from August 16 to October 15; and 500 meters of construction for construction occurring between April 1 and August 15th any occupied burrows shall be sheltered in place using hay bales or barricades and monitored daily during breeding season and weekly in the non-breeding season. The biologist shall have the authority to establish minimum distances to active nests and to stop work if owls are showing signs of distress. If sheltering in place is not feasible, passive relocation of the owls shall be required after consultation with CDFW and described here.

2. After consultation with CDFW, artificial burrows (minimum of 50 feet apart) shall be installed using the guidelines found in the Imperial Irrigation District Artificial

75 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) Burrow Installation Manual or other applicable manuals unless suitable burrows are available in proximity.

3. After consultation with CDFW, owls shall be excluded by installation of one-way doors into the opening of the burrows. Burrows shall be scoped prior to excavation.

One-way doors shall be left in place for 48 hours, if scoping indicates occupancy.

Excavation shall be done using hand tools and refilled to prevent reoccupation. After a burrow is collapsed, the contractor shall immediately disk down the area or excavate the burrow by hand to prevent reoccupation.

4. Site monitoring shall occur prior to, during, and after owl exclusion. Documentation (i.e., pictures, note taking) shall be made and a report shall be prepared and sent to CDFW.

5. Visible markers shall be placed near burrows to ensure that equipment and machinery do not collapse burrows.

6. Lighting shall be limited to areas required for operations or safety, shall be directed on-site to avoid backscatter, and shall be shielded from public view to the extent practical. Lighting that is not required to be on during nighttime hours shall be controlled with sensors or switches operated such that lighting shall be on only when needed.

Payment: Full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment, complying with the applicable environmental laws and regulations for the abovementioned conditions, preparing a nesting bird survey, conducting a worker environmental training, preparing a pre-construction survey, and doing all the work involved in complying with the Categorical Exemption/Categorical Exclusion Forms conditions shall be considered as included in the contract unit price paid per the lump sum price for “Mobilization” and no additional/separate compensation shall be provided.

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23. BUILD AMERICA BUY AMERICA (BABA) PROVISIONS
Buy America Requirements apply to steel and iron, manufactured products, and construction materials permanently incorporated into the project. The Contractor shall submit Certificates of Compliance for all the materials and products subject to the BABA requirements in accordance with the latest California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) requirements.

24. PROJECT SIGNS

1. California requires a project identity sign for all construction projects in the State of California. At a minimum this sign must have the project name, the awarding agencies’ information, the funding agencies’ information. The project identity sign shall be installed at locations designated by the Construction Manager.

2. California requires a Contractor’s identity sign for all construction projects in the State of California. At a minimum this sign must have the Contractor’s name, address, telephone number, State Contractor’s License number and an after hour’s emergency telephone number for safety, police and fire emergencies. The Contractor’s identity sign shall be installed at locations designated by the Construction Manager.

3. California and Federal labor laws require employee notices and posters be provided at all project sites that employ workers. Federal labor laws for Public Works projects require the current Federal Wage Decisions to be posted and maintained at the project site for the duration of a construction project. California labor laws for Public Works projects require the current State Wage Decisions to be posted and maintained at the project site for the duration of a construction project. In addition there are EEO, OSHA and other required postings to be posted and maintained at the project site for the duration of the construction.

4. A clear Plexiglass plate is to be placed over the sign to protect the posters from the elements.

5. The Contractor is responsible for providing, installing and maintaining the project signs required by this section. The Project signs shall be submitted to the Construction Manager as a submittal document for review and approval. The Project signs are to be erected at the project site prior to commencement of any work activities. The Project signs are to remain posted for the entire duration of the project.

Schematic project signs follow this specification section.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL………………………………………………………………….84
2 MOBILIZATION…………………………………………………………..84
3 CLEAR AND GRUB…………………………………………………….....85
4 SUBBASE PREPARATION……………………………………………….85
5 SUBGRADE PREPARATION……………………………………………..86
6 SAND……………………………………………………………………….86
7 CLASS 2 BASE…………………………………………………………….87
8 P.C.C. CONCRETE………………………………………………………...87
9 HOT MIX ASPHALT……………………………………………………...89
10 TACK COAT (SS1H) APPLICATION…………………………………….89
11 STRIPING AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS……………………………90
12 ROCK SLOPE PROTECTION………………………………………….… 91
13 RSP FABRIC……………………………………………………………….92
14 MANHOLE/VALV E FRAMES AND COVERS…………………………93
15 STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE…………………………………. .94
16 CEMENT SLURRY BACKFILL………………………………………..…99

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. GENERAL
The Technical Specifications for this project shall be the latest edition of the State of California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, the latest edition of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, “The Greenbook” (SSPWC) for any items which are not specified in the Caltrans Standard Specifications, and these Specifications. If there is any discrepancy between the aforementioned Specifications, the most stringent requirement shall prevail.

2. MOBILIZATION
A. Mobilization shall consist of preparatory work and operations including, but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to the Project site for all other work and operations that must be performed or costs incurred before beginning work on the various Contract items on the Project site.

B. Mobilization shall include, but not be limited to, the following items, all as required for the proper performance and completion of the Work:

1. Obtaining all permits, licenses, insurance, and bonds (performance and payment bonds). Providing copies to the Construction Manager/Resident Engineer.

2. Moving onto the Jobsite all of Contractor’s plant, materials and equipment as required.

3. Obtaining and setting up the Contractor’s work and storage yard.

4. Installing temporary construction power, wiring and lighting facilities.

5. Establishing fire protection equipment and instructing designated personnel in the operation of such apparatus.

6. Providing and maintaining a field office trailer onsite for the duration of the construction activities, complete with furnishings and utility services as applicable. The Contractor will furnish the temporary power, water, lighting, telephone, copier, fire safety features, and other items for the Contractor’s field office. The Contractor shall furnish and install necessary piping, wiring, secure locking mechanism, and disconnects and obtain necessary permits, as needed.

7. Developing construction water supply.

8. Providing restroom facilities – two (2) all-gender units.

9. Providing potable water facilities as specified. This includes a means by which all on site Contractor, Subcontractor or supplier personnel can wash their hands

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10. Pot-holing to verify the locations of the existing utilities within the limits of construction.

11. Submitting all required Subcontractor insurance certificates, bonds, and contract agreements with subcontractors.

12. Paying Taxes and Freight.

13. Posting all CAL/OSHA required notices and establishment of safety programs.

14. Having the Contractor’s representative at the Jobsite full time.

15. Furnishing of Construction Schedule, Contract Price Breakdown (Schedule of Values), Submittal Documents and Submittal Schedules.

16. Preparing and providing As-Built drawings.

17. Attending or Conducting Project Meetings.

18. Complying with the Air Pollution Control District Permit Requirements and paying the associated Fees.

19. Complying with the IID Encroachment Permit requirements.

20. Complying with the Environmental Mitigation Measurements and Requirements.

Provide biological survey, monitoring, training, and preparation of studies/reports with regard to the burrowing owls and other species as specified in the Special Conditions.

21. Providing Project Signs (Contractor’s Identity Sign and Project Identity Sign).

22. Coordinating with utility purveyors, complying with their requirements and paying any fees.

23. Securing a temporary construction easement and paying any fees.

24. Complying with the funding source requirements, filling out the required forms (Caltrans LAPM forms), and submitting the required forms in timely manner.

25. Paying other miscellaneous fees.

All costs incurred for the mobilization and the associated work shall be included in the Bid Item for the Mobilization cost and no additional compensation shall be provided therefor.

3. CLEAR AND GRUB
Clearing and grubbing of the site shall be completed in accordance with Section 17-2 Clearing and Grubbing of the latest Caltrans Standard Specifications.

4. SUBBASE PREPARATION
The native material beneath P.C.C. concrete and asphalt concrete infrastructure including but not limited to P.C.C. sidewalk, driveway, curb and gutter, handicap ramp, barrier curb and A.C. pavement shall be excavated to 0.05 feet of design subbase grade. The design subbase grade shall be field verified and approved by the Construction Manager prior to the placement of granular sand fill, or Class 2 Base. The Construction Manager shall determine the number and location of points to check for the subbase grade elevation compliance. Prior to the Construction Manager’s inspection of the subbase grade the Contractor shall establish bluetop hubs (stakes set to design subbase grade) 25 feet on

86 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) center along street sections. The stakes shall be established at the edge of pavement, centerline and hinge points/grade breaks across the street sections. Bluetop stakes shall also be placed at 25 foot stations along barrier curb lines.

5. SUBGRADE PREPARATION
The Class 2 Base beneath A.C. pavement and concrete infrastructure shall be placed to within 0.02 feet of design subgrade prior to the placement of A.C. pavement or P.C.C. concrete. The Construction Manager shall field verify the subbase elevations in the field prior to the placement of Class 2 Base material. Placement of P.C.C. concrete or A.C. pavement shall not be allowed until the Construction Manager has approved the subgrade design grade. Prior to the Construction Manager’s inspection of the subgrade, the Contractor shall establish bluetop hubs (stakes set to design subgrade) 25 feet on center along street sections. The stakes shall be established at the edge of pavement, centerline and hinge points/grade breaks across the street sections. Bluetop stakes shall also be placed at 25 foot stations along barrier curb and curb and gutter lines.

6. SAND
Clean granular sand free of clay, shale and deleterious material shall be delivered to the site and placed as noted on the plans. Sand shall be compacted to 90 percent of maximum density at optimum water content per ASTM D-1557 unless otherwise noted on the plans. The material shall conform to a sand equivalent of 30 or greater. The maximum amount of material passing the number 200 sieve shall be 6 percent. The sand shall conform to the following gradation percentages:

SIEVE SIZE PERCENT PASSING
3/8” 100
NO. 4 98-90
NO. 8 90-75
NO. 10 75-60
NO. 16 60-50
NO. 30 50-38
NO. 40 38-29
NO. 50 29-19
NO. 100 19-7
NO. 200 6-0
The Contractor shall supply a five gallon sample of sand material to the material testing laboratory within four (4) days after the Notice to Proceed is issued. The gradation, sand equivalent and maximum density of the sand material shall be determined. The test results shall be forwarded to the Construction Manager. The cost of testing shall be incurred by the Contractor. The gradation of the granular sand shall be determined and the test results

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7. CLASS 2 BASE
The Class 2 Base material shall conform to Caltrans Section 26, latest edition, for ¾-inch maximum base material. The gradation requirements are as follows:

SIZE PERCENT PASSING
1 IN/25.00MM 100
¾ IN/19.00MM 87-100
#4/4.75MM 30-65
#30/600MM 5-35
#200/75.00MM 0-12
The sand equivalent shall be 25 or greater. An angular aggregate is to be used. Class 2 Base material shall be compacted to 95 percent of maximum density according to ASTM D-1557, unless otherwise noted on the plans or details. The tolerance for the Class 2 Base between design subgrade elevation and actual subgrade elevation as constructed in the field shall be plus or minus 0.02 feet as referenced from the design subgrade. Prior to the placement of Class 2 Base the native subbase grade shall be checked and approved by the Construction Manager. The native subbase grade shall be within plus or minus 0.05 feet of subbase design grade prior to the placement of Class 2 Base.

The Contractor shall supply a five gallon sample of the Class 2 Base to the material testing laboratory within four (4) days of the Notice to Proceed. The material shall be delivered to the testing laboratory to determine the maximum density, gradation, R-value, sand equivalent and durability index of the Class 2 Base. A copy of the test results shall be forwarded to the Construction Manager by the geotechnical consultant for review. The gradation of the Class 2 Base shall be determined and the test results forwarded to the Construction Manager for approval prior to the delivery of the Class 2 Base material to the construction site. Class 2 Base utilizing recycled materials shall not be allowed.

8. P.C.C. CONCRETE
P.C.C. shall meet section 90-2 minor concrete of the latest Caltrans standard specifications.

P.C.C. concrete, utilized for but not limited to, curb and gutter, barrier curb, spandrels, cross-gutter, valley gutter, ribbon gutters, residential and commercial driveways, sidewalks and all other concrete infrastructure shall contain a minimum of 7 sacks of cement per cubic yard of concrete and attain 5,000 p.s.i. compressive strength after 28 days curing

88 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) unless stated otherwise on the plans. The P.C.C. shall contain 1 ½ lbs of polypropylene fiber per cubic yard. A concrete mix design is to be submitted to the Construction Manager/Resident Engineer for approval.

Formwork utilized for construction shall be new or in good condition. The formwork shall be true to line and grade. The vertical flowline elevation tolerance shall be +/- 0.02 feet for design grade for slopes of 1.0% or greater, +/- 0.01 for design grade for slopes less than

1.0%. Concrete "curb machines" shall not be allowed for curb and gutter and ribbon gutters designed at a slope of 1 percent or less.

The Contractor shall notify the Construction Manager/Resident Engineer 72 hours prior to the required inspection. Prior to the placement of concrete, the subgrade depth shall be inspected to ensure that the full depth of concrete, as noted on the plans, is attained.

Excess fill material shall be removed at the request of the Construction Manager/Resident Engineer. Compaction tests on the subgrade shall have achieved the density, at moisture content, requirements specified. The Construction Manager/Resident Engineer shall then allow the placement of concrete. The form boards shall be checked for the proper elevation. The Construction Manager/Resident Engineer shall check the formwork for line / grade and approve prior to the placement of concrete.

Installation of curb and gutter, valley gutter and cross-gutters shall begin at the lowest elevation and proceed uphill.

A total of one (1) set of cylinders and one (1) slump test shall be required for every 50 cubic yards of concrete, except that a minimum of one (1) set of cylinders and slump test shall be required each day twenty (20) or more yards of concrete are placed at a project site.

The maximum allowable slump shall be 4 inches. A set of cylinders shall be composed of three (3) cylinders. The first cylinder of a set shall be tested after seven (7) days curing.

The second cylinder of a set shall be tested after 28 days curing. The third cylinder shall be held in reserve and tested if directed by the construction manager. The test results will be forwarded to the Construction Manager/Resident Engineer for review and approval. The Construction Manager shall receive a concrete vendor slip for each truck load of concrete delivered to the project site.

The concrete shall be screeded and floated. All edges shall be struck with a concrete edger. Weakened plane joints shall be established at right angles to the sidewalk edge as illustrated on the Improvement Plans. Weakened plane joints shall be placed every 8 lineal feet for ribbon gutter, cross gutter and valley gutter construction unless otherwise illustrated on the Plans. The weakened plane joints shall be 3/8 inch in width and 3/4 inch in depth. Expansion joints shall be placed every 64 feet along curb and gutter, barrier curb, valley gutter and sidewalk construction unless otherwise illustrated on the Improvement Plans. Expansion joints consisting of 1/2 inch thick fiberboard material shall be placed across the full section of the P.C.C. sidewalk every 64 lineal feet, or as required by the Improvement Plans. After the concrete surface has been floated and cured adequately, it shall receive a double trowel finish. The troweling shall be conducted by hand with a steel trowel. The surface of the concrete shall receive a light broom finish after the

89 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) surface is double troweled. The surface of the concrete shall be smooth and true to grade.

Tolerance for the concrete surface shall be 0.01 feet in 10 lineal feet with maximum high and low variance not occurring in less than 20 feet.

The Contractor shall maintain the concrete surface moist or wet for a 24-hour period after the concrete is placed and finished troweled. Placement of burlap bags or white polyethylene concrete curing blanket on the concrete surface and a continuous application of water over the concrete surface will be required for a 24-hour period. For ambient temperatures below 90-degrees Fahrenheit, a resin based, white pigmented curing compound may be used in lieu of keeping the concrete surface moist.

To minimize vandalism of non-cured concrete surfaces, the Contractor shall plan the work so that no concrete is placed after 12:00 p.m (noon), unless otherwise kept vigilant by the Contractor and approved by the Construction Manager/Resident Engineer. The Contractor is to barricade and protect placed concrete from all damages, marks, mars, and/or graffiti. Any concrete surface damaged, defaced, discolored, or defective shall be replaced to the satisfaction of the engineer at the Contractor’s expense.

9. HOT MIX ASPHALT
The asphalt concrete mix shall meet Section 39 of the latest Caltrans Standard Specifications and the following requirements:

Aggregate base shall be 3/4-inch maximum, medium.

Asphalt binder shall be PG 70-10 in accordance with the approved hot mix design.

The asphalt concrete shall be Type “A” as set forth in the state of California, Department of Transportation, Standard Specifications, Section 39, latest edition.

The contractor shall submit an approved, signed, and verified job mix formula (JMF) on Caltrans Form CEM-3513 to the City of El Centro during the submittal phase for approval, 15 days prior to the beginning of the work.

10. TACK COAT (SS1H) APPLICATION
Tack coat (SS1H) application shall be in accordance with Section 39-2.01C(3)(f) of the latest Caltrans Standard Specifications.

The tack coat shall be applied to the existing pavement surface, between HMA layers, and to vertical surfaces of curbs, gutters, and construction joints per the residual rates shown in Section 39-2.01C(3)(f).

90 07/2025/cdz/A25-0115/BidDoc/ExtSImperialAve STPL-5169(063) A similar tack coat shall be applied to the surface of any course if the surface is such that a satisfactory bond cannot be obtained between it and a succeeding course.

The contact surfaces of all cold pavement joints, curbs, gutters, manholes, and the like shall be painted with either SS-1h emulsified asphalt or PG 64-10 paving asphalt per the application rate, as specified in the Caltrans Standard Specifications, immediately before the adjoining asphalt concrete is placed.

Full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment and for doing all the work involved in tack coat application shall be considered as included in the contract unit price paid per the succeeding course of pavement installed immediately after the application of tack coat and no additional/separate compensation shall be provided for tack coat application.

11. STRIPING AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS
Traffic stripes and pavement markings shall conform to Section 84, “Markings” of the latest Caltrans Standard Specifications, except that Section 84-2.03B(2)(c) sprayable thermoplastic will not be allowed. Pavement markings to be installed/applied in accordance with the locations and requirements illustrated on the striping plans shall be thermoplastic.

All the painted traffic stripes shall be applied in three-coats unless thermoplastic is used.

Existing or conflicting striping shall be removed as specified on the plans by hydroblasting or other abrasive mean just enough to remove it and avoid to create a recessed surface. The surface where the stripes and markings were removed shall be covered with fog seal completely. In the case of the pavement marking removal, the fog sealed surface shall be squared to the outer limits of the marking and shall be covered completely.

Striping and pavement markings shall not be applied before 14 days of fog seal or asphalt concrete placement. Surface cleaning and preparation shall be performed with mechanical wire brushing according to Section 84-2.03A. Striping and pavement markings installation and removal shall be paid at the contract lump sum for the “Signage and Striping” bid item.

Work shall be completed as shown on the Striping Plans and in accordance with Section 84 of the Caltrans Standard Specifications. The respective contract lump sum price shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and incidentals for doing all the work, including, but not limited to, the following:
 Removal and placement of painted lines, markings, and stenciling.  Fog seal.
 Protection of the existing stripes and markers.
 Temporary pavement markings prior to opening the roadway.  Surface cleaning and preparation.
 Temporary tabs. (installed in between final asphalt concrete placement and permanent striping).