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When entering or leaving roadways carrying public traffic, the Contractor's equipment, whether empty or loaded, shall in all cases yield to public traffic.
The Contractor shall notify all affected property owners of the proposed schedule a minimum of 48 hours, but not more than 72 hours, in advance of any limitation or closure of access to their property. Form of said notice shall be as approved by the Engineer and shall contain the date and time of the closure. In the event of delay, whether beyond the control of the Contractor or not, the Contractor shall notify all affected property owners as to the extent of the delay and his revised schedule. In the event of delay over 72 hours, the Contractor shall re-notify the property owners as described above. Payment for notification and coordination as per Section 7-10 as modified herein shall be included in the compensation paid for the various items of work and no additional compensation will be allowed.
7-5.2 Storage of Equipment and Materials in Public Streets. add the following:
The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for any damage caused by stockpiling and shall repair same at his expense. The Contractor shall also be responsible for providing traffic control as required to protect the public from hazards caused by stockpiling within the right of way. Payment for the above, if any, will be deemed as included in the items of work and no additional compensation will be allowed.
The Contractor may, at his own expense, maintain and operate a work and storage area outside of the public right-of-way.
In such case the Contractor shall submit to Agency written authorization from the owners of the subject property prior to occupation. Occupation of site without written authorization shall be grounds for immediate suspension of work.
Location of site to be approved by Agency. Condition and operation of yard shall conform to these specifications. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for all damage to the site resulting from his operations and shall repair and/or replace same, at his own expense, to the satisfaction of the owner of the subject property.
The Contractor shall vacate site and return it to pre-project condition within five (5) working days following application for Notice of Completion. The Contractor shall obtain a written release from the property owner accepting the condition of the vacated site and releasing the Contractor from any further clean-up or restoration work and shall submit a copy of such release to Agency. The Notice of Completion will not be issued until said release is submitted.
7-5.3 Street Closures, Detours, and Barricades.
add the following:
The Contractor shall maintain the minimum traffic requirements designated in the General Specifications. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to furnish a detailed detour signing and barricade plan for Agency approval.
The Contractor shall be responsible for providing temporary access to all driveways at the end of each workday.
The Contractor shall provide and maintain all other signs, barricades, pedestals,
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flashers, delineators and other necessary facilities for the protection of the public within the limits of the construction area. He shall also post proper signs to notify the public regarding detours and the condition of the roadway, all in accordance with the provisions of the Vehicle Code and the current State of California Department of Transportation Manual of Warning Signs, Lights and Devices for Use in Performance of Work Upon Highways.
The Contractor shall furnish competent flagmen as are necessary to give adequate warning to traffic or to the public of any dangerous conditions to be encountered.
Flagmen, while on duty and assigned to give warnings to the public of construction and of any dangerous conditions to be encountered as a result thereof, shall perform their duties and shall be provided with the necessary equipment in accordance with the current "Instructions to Flagmen," of the Department of Transportation. The equipment shall be furnished and kept clean and in good repair by the Contractor, at his expense.
Should the Contractor appear to be neglectful or negligent in furnishing warning and protective measures as provided, the Engineer may direct attention to the existence of a hazard and the necessary warning and protective measures shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor at his expense. Should the Engineer point out the inadequacy of warning and protective measures, such action on the part of the Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for public safety or abrogate his obligation to furnish any pay for these devices.
The Contractor shall distribute notices to all affected residents and businesses at the stated minimum time prior to the start of work:
Excavations, overlays and miscellaneous repairs – 36 hours The Contractor shall also be required to post "Temporary No Parking" signs along the streets to be resurfaced during each working day, forty-eight (48) hours prior to resurfacing. The "NOTICES" and "Temporary No Parking" signs will be furnished by the Contractor.
The Contractor shall notify the following entities at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of any street closure or restriction to access:
1. City of Imperial Engineering Division at 355-1152
2. Fire Department at (442) 265-3010
3. Imperial Police Dept. at 355-4327
4. Imperial County Sheriff's Dept.: (442) 265-2021
5. Imperial County Public Works Dept.: (442) 265-1818
Full compensation for conforming to this article shall be considered as included in the various items of work involved, and no additional compensation will be allowed, therefore.
7-5.4 Safety.
7-5.4.1 Safety Orders.
add the following:
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ORDERS
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The Construction Safety orders of the State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, effective November 15, 1975, and as amended, shall be applicable to the work in this contract. The Contractor's special attention is directed to:
**Article 6**
Excavations, Trenches and Earthwork
**Article 11**
Traffic Control, Flagmen, Barriers and Warning signs; and
**Article 28 **
Miscellaneous Construction Equipment prior to the start of work, the Contractor will be required to obtain a permit from the Office of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health. The office serving the Imperial area is at 7807 Convoy court, Suite 140, San Diego, California 92111, Telephone Number; (619) 637-5534.
The Contractor shall provide the City Engineer's office with a copy of the permit prior to the start of excavation, and the permit shall be maintained on the job site at any timework requiring trenching or shoring operations exist.
Where excavation of any trench 5 feet or more in depth is required, the Contractor shall submit to the City Engineer for approval, in writing, two weeks in advance of excavations, a detailed plan showing the design of shoring bracing, sloping, protection of existing utilities, or other provisions to be made for worker protection from the hazard of caving ground during the excavation of such trench. If such plan varies from shoring system standards established by the Construction Safety Order.
The plan shall be prepared by a Registered Civil or Structural Engineer.
Copies of said regulations are available from the documents Section, P.O. box 20191, Sacramento, California 95820. The cost of furnishing labor, tools, equipment, services and items required thereby shall be borne by the Contractor as part of this contract work and he shall not be entitled to additional compensation for compliance with said regulations.
7-6 PAYROLL RECORDS.
add the following paragraph:
Payroll records shall be submitted to the Agency by the tenth day of each month.
Progress payments will be withheld pending receipt of any outstanding reports.
SECTION 8 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
8-1 Partial and Final Payment.
the last paragraph is amended as follows:
The closure date for periodic progress payments will be five (5) working days prior to the first Monday of each month.
The final progress payment will not be released until the Contractor returns the control set of Plans and Specifications showing the as-built conditions.
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The full five percent (5%) retention will be deducted from all payments. The final retention will be authorized for payment thirty-five (35) days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion.
In conformance with the Public Contracts Code, Section 22300, the Contractor may substitute securities for any monies withheld by the Agency to secure performance under the contract.
At the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with the Agency or with a State or Federally chartered bank as the escrow agent who shall pay such monies to the Contractor upon notification by Agency of Contractor's satisfactory completion of the contract. Actual pay quantity measurements will be done at the end of each working day and agreed upon by both the Contractor and the Engineer's representative.
The type of securities deposited, and the method of release shall be approved by the City Attorney's office.
8-1.1 Delivered Materials.
is amended as follows:
Materials and equipment delivered but not incorporated into the work will not be included in the estimate for progress payment, subject to the discretion of the City Engineer.
8-1.2 Dewatering.
is amended as follows:
The Contractor may encounter groundwater or water from other sources during excavation. The Contractor shall provide and maintain at all times during construction, ample means and devices with which to promptly remove and properly dispose of all water from any source entering the excavations or other parts of the work. Dewatering shall be accomplished by methods, which will ensure a dry excavation and preservation of the final lines and grades of the bottoms of excavations.
Dewatering shall commence when groundwater is first encountered and shall be continuous until such times as water can be allowed to rise in accordance with the provisions of this section or other requirements.
Disposal of watering from dewatering operations shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. Disposal methods shall conform to the Porter-Cologne Water quality control Act, 1974, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendment of 1972; and the California Administrating code, Title 23, Chapter 3.
The Contractor shall dispose of the water from the work in a suitable manner without damage to adjacent property. Conveyance of the water shall be such as to not interfere with traffic flow or other construction. No water shall be drained into work built or under construction without prior consent of the City Engineer.
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Water shall be desanded before disposal in any storm drain system. The system used for desanding the water shall be a baffled structure and shall provide not less than five minutes detention time and shall have a "flow-through" velocity not exceeding 0.2 feet per second at the anticipated peak flow. The desanding box shall be cleaned as required to maintain the detention time and flow-through limitations specified above.
8-1.3 Mobilization.
is amended as follows:
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 the establishment of all offices, buildings and other facilities necessary for the work on this project; and for all work and operations which must be performed or cost incurred prior to beginning work on the various contract items on the project site.
The compensation paid for mobilization shall be full compensation for all costs incurred by the Contractor for doing all the work involved in mobilization as specified herein.
Payment for mobilization will be included in the items of work listed in the BID PROPOSAL.
PART II – CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
All CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS shall be according to the latest edition of the State of California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) Standard Specifications, CALTRANS Standard Drawings / Details, and, according to the CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PLANS called for in APPENDIX C.
PART III – STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS
CONSTRUCTION (“GREENBOOK”) 2024 Edition
ASPHALT GRINDING AND OVERLAY SPECIFICATIONS
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Asphalt Rubber Hot Mix (ARHM) – Section 203-11
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Asphalt Rubber and Aggregate Membrane (ARAM) – Section 203 - 12
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Hand Held Viscometer Test – Section 211 - 4
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Pulverized Base Material - Section 301-3.4.2.3
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Asphalt Rubber and Aggregate Membrane (ARAM) - Section 302-10
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MISCELLANEOUS
Thermoplastic Traffic Striping and Pavement Markings – Section 314-4.4
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Pavement Markers - Section 314-5
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Cold Milling - Section 404
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PART IV - CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
All CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS shall be according to the latest edition of the State of California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) Standard Specifications, CALTRANS Standard Drawings / Details, and according to the CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PLANS called for in APPENDIX C.
All as provided in part 3 of the Standard Specifications, except as otherwise provided below:
TRAFFIC CONTROL
All traffic control for the project shall be in accordance with the Special Provisions and the latest edition of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (California MUTCD) and the latest edition of the “Construction Area Traffic Control Devices” of CALTRANS Standard Specifications.
SUBMITTALS
The Contractor shall submit eight (8) copies of the following shop drawings to the Engineer for review and approval at least ten (10) days before drawings will be required for ordering materials and commencing the work. Each shop drawing and sample submission shall bear a stamp or specific written indication that the Contractor has satisfied the Contractor's review and approval of that submission. The Contractor shall provide specific written notice of any variations that the shop drawings may have from the requirements of the Contract Documents.
Within 8 calendar days of receipt of shop drawings, the Engineer will return two (2) copies of each drawing to the Contractor with his comments thereon. If so indicated, the Contractor shall make corrections required by the Engineer and shall return the required number of corrected copies of Shop Drawings and submit as required new samples for review and approval. The Engineer's review and approval of Shop Drawings or samples shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for any variation from the requirements of the Contract Documents. Shop drawings shall be submitted but not limited to the following items:
A. The Contractor shall submit a tunnel construction schedule, which includes casing installation, carrier pipe installation, approach trench backfills, and receiving pit backfill.
B. The Contractor shall submit manufacturer's specification and information and regarding to all materials to be used on the work site.
1.0 GENERAL
The latest Caltrans Standard Specifications shall apply to the work to be completed within the Caltrans Right-of-Way.
The Technical Specifications for the work to be completed shall comply with the City of Imperial Standard Specifications and Details, the latest Caltrans Standard Specifications 2010, and the Specifications as required in this Technical Conditions Section. Major material component standard specifications have been included in these Technical
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Specifications. Some of the major material component standard specifications refer to other Caltrans Standard Specifications, 2010. These “referred to” specifications have not been included in this Technical Specifications section. It shall be necessary to refer to the Caltrans Standard Specifications, 2010 document to review the “referred to” sections.
If pertinent specifications are not included within these Technical Specifications, refer to Caltrans Standard Specifications, 2010.
If there is any conflict between the Specifications, the most stringent Specification shall prevail.
Payment of each work item shall be based on the item of work and the unit of measure shown in the bid item list.
2.0 EXISTING FACILITIES
Performing work on existing facilities such as demolition, cold planning, disposal, etc. shall conform to the provisions in Sections 15-1 through 15-3 of Section 15, "Existing Facilities," of the Standard Specifications.
3.0 PRESERVATION/PERPETUATION OF SURVEY MONUMENTS
The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting all existing horizontal and vertical survey controls, monuments, ties and benchmarks located within the limits of the project.
If any of the above require any removal, relocating or resetting, the Contractor shall, prior to any construction work and under the supervision of a California-licensed surveyor or pre-1972 licensed civil engineer, establish sufficient temporary ties and bench marks to enable the points to be reset by the Contractor after completion of construction.
Any ties, monuments and benchmarks disturbed during construction shall be reset after construction per City of Imperial or County of imperial standards, as applicable, and the tie notes submitted to the City of Imperial or County of Imperial on 8-1/2" x 11" note paper. The Contractor and its sureties shall be liable for, at its expense, any resurvey required due to its negligence in protecting existing ties, monuments, benchmarks or any such horizontal and vertical controls.
The Contractor shall comply with The Land Surveyors Acts #9771 (Record of SurveysMonumentation) and #8773 (Corner Records-Records of Survey for "Lost Corners").
4.0 SUBBASE PREPARATION
The native material beneath P.C.C. concrete and asphalt concrete infrastructure including but not limited to P.C.C. driveway entrances, P.C.C. sidewalks, P.C.C. ribbon gutters, cross-gutter, P.C.C. curb and gutter, P.C.C. sidewalk, P.C.C. spandrels, P.C.C. transition areas 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 or City Inspector prior to the placement of granular sand fill, crusher fines or class 2 base. The construction manager/City Inspector shall determine the number and location of points to check for the subbase grade elevation compliance. prior to the
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construction manager’s inspection of the subbase grade the contractor shall establish blue top hubs (stakes set to design subbase grade) 50 feet on center along street sections.
5.0 SUBGRADE PREPARATION
The class 2 base, sand or crusher fines beneath AC pavement and concrete infrastructure shall be placed to within ±0.02 feet of design subgrade prior to the placement of AC pavement or P.C.C. concrete. The construction manager or City Inspector shall field verify the subgrade elevations in the field prior to the placement of class 2 base, granular sand material or crusher fines. Placement of P.C.C. concrete or AC pavement shall not be allowed until the construction manager or City Inspector has approved the subgrade design grade
6.0 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 7 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 7-0
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 or City Inspector. The cost of testing shall be incurred by the contractor. The gradation of the granular sand shall be determined, and the test results forwarded to the construction manager or City Inspector prior to the delivery of the granular sand material to the construction site. Prior to the placement of sand, the native subbase grade shall be checked and approved by the construction manager or Inspector.
Crusher fines shall be allowed to be utilized in lieu of sand if approved by the City engineering department.
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7.0 CRUSHER FINES
Crusher fines shall consist of decomposed granite indigenous to the imperial valley.
Crusher fines utilized for this project shall conform to the following gradation requirements:
SIEVE SIZE PERCENT PASSING
5/8” 100
NO. 4 80 – 100
NO. 8 50 - 85
NO. 30 30 - 50
NO. 200 4 - 15
The sand equivalent shall be 20 or greater.
8.0 CLASS 2 BASE
The class 2 base material shall conform to Caltrans standard specifications 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 or City Inspector. The native subbase grade shall be within plus or minus 0.05 feet of native 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 or City 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 or City for approval prior to the delivery of the class 2 base material to the construction site. Class 2 base utilizing recycled materials shall be allowed in lieu of virgin class 2 base as long as the specifications meet the Caltrans standard specifications section 26.
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9.0 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 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 or City representative within five (5) days after the issuance of the notice to proceed. New formwork shall be utilized in the construction of every concrete facility. 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%. The construction manager or City Inspector shall check the formwork for line and grade prior to the placement of concrete. The contractor shall notify the construction manager 72 hours prior to the required inspection. Exposed surfaces of concrete areas shall receive a double trowel finish. Weakened plane joints shall be placed every 8 lineal feet for ribbon gutter, cross gutter and valley gutter construction unless otherwise illustrated on the standard plans. Expansion joints shall be placed every 40 feet along curb and gutter, barrier curb, valley gutter and sidewalk construction unless otherwise illustrated on the standard plans. 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 or City representative. The test results will be forwarded to the construction manager or City for review. The construction manager or City Inspector shall receive a concrete vendor slip for each truck load of concrete delivered to the project site.
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 as required by the construction manager or City Inspector. The form boards shall be checked for the proper elevation. Compaction tests on the subgrade shall have achieved the density requirements specified. The construction manager or City Inspector shall then allow the placement of concrete.
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 standard drawings. The weakened plane joints shall be 3/8 inch in width and 3/4 inch in depth. Expansion joints consisting of 1/2-inch-thick fiberboard material shall be placed across the full section of the P.C.C. sidewalk every 40 lineal feet, or as required by the standard plans. After the concrete surface has been floated and cured adequately, it shall receive a double trowel finish. The troweling shall be accomplished by hand with a steel trowel. The surface of the concrete shall receive a light broom finish after the surface is double troweled. The surface of the concrete shall be smooth and true to grade. Tolerance for the concrete surface shall be 1/8 inch in 10 lineal feet with maximum high and low variance not occurring in less than 20 feet. The
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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 used carpet over the concrete surface and a continuous application of water over the concrete surface will be required for a 24-hour period. After the 24-hour period, a concrete sealer shall be applied to all new P.C.C. concrete surfaces. The concrete surfaces shall be cleaned of all dirt and residue prior to the placement of the concrete sealer. Concrete shall not be placed after 10:00 a.m. on Fridays.
10.0 A.C. PAVEMENT
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. The asphalt concrete shall conform with the following percentages:
Limits of Proposed
Sieve Size Percent Passing Gradation – X
25.00mm 100 ----
19.00mm 90 – 100 ----
9.50mm 60 – 85 ----
4.75mm X +/- 8 49 – 54
2.36mm X +/- 8 36 – 40
600.00mm X +/- 8 18 – 21
75.00mm 0 – 11 ----
In the table above, “x” is the gradation which the contractor proposes to furnish for specific sieve.
Asphalt binder shall be pg 70-10 in accordance with the approved A.C. 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.
11.0 N/A
12.0 N/A
13.0 MANHOLE FRAMES AND COVERS
All manhole frames and covers, valve boxes and lids, and other similar existing utilities shall be raised to the grade of the finished pavement surface by the contractor. Manhole frames and covers, and similar utility covers shall be lowered a minimum of 3 inches below the design pavement surface prior to the installation of A.C. pavement. Manhole frames and covers, and other lids shall be raised after paving operations have occurred. 8-inch wide, 8-inch deep concrete collars shall be poured concentric with the outside of valve extension risers 3/8 inches below the finish pavement surface. A one (1) foot wide, one (1) foot deep concrete collar shall be poured concentric with the outside of all manhole frames and covers 3/8 inches below the surface of the pavement. Manhole frames and covers
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shall be raised with concrete grade rings 3/8 inches below the new street pavement surface elevation. The manhole frame and covers and valve extension risers and covers shall be raised 3/8 inches below the pavement grade after paving operations are complete.
14.0 STRIPING APPLICATION
14.1 DESCRIPTION
This item shall consist of the painting of markings and stripes on the surface of the A.C. pavement in accordance with the locations and requirements illustrated on the striping and signage plan. All painting of markings and stripes shall conform to Caltrans standard plans and specifications, latest edition, unless noted otherwise.
14.2 MATERIALS
14.2.1 THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL FOR TRAFFIC STRIPING & MARKINGS.
Thermoplastic material shall meet the requirements of the standard specifications for public works construction, “Greenbook”, 2024 edition, section 214-5.
14.2.2 REFLECTIVE MEDIA
A glass sphere reflective media shall be required per section 214 of the standard specifications for public works construction, “Greenbook”, 2024 edition.
14.3 CONSTRUCTION METHODS
14.3.1 WEATHER LIMITATIONS
Thermoplastic applications shall be performed only when the surface is dry, when the atmospheric temperature is as specified per section 214-
5.1 of the standard specifications for public works construction, “Greenbook”, 2024 edition, and when the weather is not foggy or windy.
14.3.2 EQUIPMENT
All equipment for the work shall be approved by the construction manager or City Inspector and shall include the apparatus necessary to properly clean the existing surface, a mechanical marking machine, and such auxiliary hand-painting equipment as may be necessary to satisfactorily complete the job. The mechanical marker shall be an atomizing spraytype marking machine suitable for application of traffic paint. It shall produce an even and uniform film thickness at the required coverage and shall be designated so as to apply markings of uniform cross sections and clear-cut edges without running or spattering.
14.3.3 PREPARATION OF SURFACE
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Immediately before application of thermoplastic, the pavement surface shall be dry and free from dirt, grease, oil, laitance, or other foreign material which would reduce the bond between the thermoplastic and the pavement. The area to be treated shall be cleaned by sweeping and blowing or by other methods as required to remove all dirt, laitance, and loose materials.
14.3.4 LAYOUT OF MARKINGS
The proposed markings shall be laid out in advance of the paint application according to the dimensions required by the plans and specifications or by Caltrans standards.
14.3.5 APPLICATION
Markings shall be applied at the locations and to the dimensions and spacing shown on the plans. Thermoplastic shall not be applied until the layout and condition of the surface have been approved by the construction manager or City Inspector. The thermoplastic shall be mixed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and applied to the pavement with a marking machine at a rate specified in the standard specifications for public works construction, “Greenbook”, 2024 edition, section 214. The addition of thinner will not be permitted. The edges of the markings shall not vary from a straight line more than ¼ inch in 50 feet, and the dimensions shall be within a tolerance of plus or minus 2 percent. The contractor shall furnish certified test reports for the materials shipped to the project. The reports shall not be interpreted as a basis for final acceptance. The contractor shall notify the construction manager or City Inspector upon arrival of shipment of the paint to the job site. All emptied containers shall be returned to the paint storage area for checking by the construction manager or City Inspector. The containers shall not be removed from the project site or destroyed until authorized by the construction manager.
14.3.6 PROTECTION
After application of the thermoplastic, all markings shall be protected from damage until the material is dry. All surfaces shall be protected from disfiguration by spatter, splashes, spillage or drippings of paint.
14.3.7 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
Thermoplastic: Materials shall conform with the “Thermoplastic Material for Traffic Striping and Markings” specified in the standard specifications for public works construction, “Greenbook”, 2024 edition, section 214.
15.0 TACK COAT (SS1H) APPLICATION
Tack coat application shall be in accordance with the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, the “Greenbooks” or as specified herein.
If the asphalt concrete pavement is being constructed directly upon an existing hardsurfaced pavement, a tack coat of PG 64-10 paving asphalt at an approximate rate of 0.05
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gallon per square yard (0.25 L/m2) or SS-1h emulsified asphalt at an approximate rate of
0.05 to 0.10 gallon per square yard (0.25 to 0.45 L/m2) shall be uniformly applied upon the existing pavement preceding the tack coat is applied. To minimize public inconvenience, no greater area shall be treated in any one day than is planned to be covered by asphalt concrete during the same day, unless otherwise approved by the Construction Manager or City Inspector.
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 Section 39-1.09C, 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 tonnage of asphalt pavement installed and no additional compensation shall be allowed, therefore.
END OF SECTION
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Appendix A
CALIFORNIA STATE
GENERAL PREVAILING WAGE RATES
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CHECK WITHIN 10 DAYS OF
THE BID OPENING THE LATEST WAGE RATES
State Prevailing Wages applicable to Street Projects obtained through the following link:
Director's General Prevailing Wage Determinations
https://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm
Prevailing Wage Requirements
https://www.dir.ca.gov/public-works/prevailing-wage.html
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Appendix B
FEDERAL PREVAILING WAGE
Davis Bacon Federal Wages
Selecting DBA Wage Determinations
https://sam.gov/search/?index=dbra&page=1&pageSize=25&sort=- modifiedDate&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordRadio%5D=ALL&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5B keywordEditorTextarea%5D=&sfm%5Bstatus%5D%5Bis_active%5D=true CA – Imperial
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APPENDIX C
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PLANS
C.3.
City Council
STAFF REPORT
Document ID: 2026-190
Category: Action Item
Department: Community Development
Department Head: Othon Mora, Community Development Director Meeting Date: May 20, 2026
SUBJECT:
CIP #837 PHASE II AND CIP #844 PHASE III OF THE EV CHARGING STATION INSTALLATION AND EV PURCHASE PROJECT CRP-5134(033)
BACKGROUND:
City staff has secured an allocation to receive federal funding up to $622,000 through the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP). The City will be matching the funding in the amount of $80,666 through local funds.
The scope of work includes the installation of an EV Charging Station located at the City of Imperial Transit Center (APN 063-130-008). See Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "B" attached herewith for the proposed plans and specifications. The Community Development Department is requesting authorization to seek bids for the construction of the proposed project.
*Copies of the full set of plans can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$622,000 from CRP Funds
$80,666 from Fund 8 LTA
REQUESTED ACTION:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for this project 2. Authorize staff to seek bids through a competitive bidding process for the construction of Phase II and phase III of the EV Charging Station Installation and EV purchase project CRP-5134(033).
CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION:
C.3.
Attachments:
1. Exhibit B - Specifications_CRPL-5134(033) EV Charging Station_PhII & PhIII
CITY OF IMPERIAL
Imperial, California
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR
CRPL 5134(033)
EV CHARGING STATION INSTALLATION AND EV
PURCHASE, PHASE II & PHASE III
BID NO. 2026-XX
CITY OF IMPERIAL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
420 S. Imperial Ave.
Imperial, California 92251
(760) 355-4371
July 2025
2 CITY OF IMPERIAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CRPL 5134(033)
EV CHARGING STATION INSTALLATION AND EV PURCHASE, PHASE II &
PHASE III
BID NO. 2026-XX
Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................... 2 NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS ........................................................................................................... 4 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ..................................................................................................... 6 BID PROPOSAL .................................................................................................................................. 44 BID PROPOSAL.......................................................................................................................... 45 BIDDER'S INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 47 CONTRACTOR'S LICENSING STATEMENT .......................................................................... 48 LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS .................................................................................................. 49 REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................. 50 DESIGNATION OF SURETIES ............................................................................................... 50 BID BOND ...................................................................................................................................... 51 NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT ......................................................................................................... 53 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CERTIFICATION EXHIBIT 12-E ................... 54 DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION CERTIFICATION .......................................................................... 55 NON-LOBBYING CERTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL AID CONTRACTS EXHIBIT 12-E .......................... 56 CHANGED CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................ 57 DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES ......................................................................................... 58 PROPOSAL BID SHEET ................................................................................................................... 61 PROPOSAL BID SHEET Page 2 of 3 ................................................................................................ 62 VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH ECONOMIC SANCTIONS IN RESPONSE TO RUSSIA’S ACTIONS IN UKRAINE .................................................................................................................... 66 BID PROPOSAL .............................................................................................................................. 67 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS .................................................................................................................. 68 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT ...................................................................................... 69 CONTRACT PERFORMANCE BOND .......................................................................................... 82 PAYMENT BOND ........................................................................................................................... 85
3 GENERAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT .............................................................................................88 AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT......................................................................................91 WORKER'S COMPENSATION/EMPLOYERS LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT .......................94 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................96 SCOPE OF WORK...........................................................................................................................96 LOCATION OF WORK.....................................................................................................................96 TIME OF COMPLETION..................................................................................................................96 TRAFFIC REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................................................................96 UTILITY REQUIREMENTS ...............................................................................................................96 FLOW AND ACCEPTANCE OF WATER............................................................................................97 REMOVAL OF WATER / DEWATERING..........................................................................................97 TRENCH EXCAVATION AND SHORING...........................................................................................98 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................98 WAGE RATES AND LABOR CODE REQUIREMENTS........................................................................99 PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS.......................................................................................................100 SECTION 1 - TERMS, DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS .........................................100 SECTION 2 - SCOPE AND CONTROL OF THE WORK.....................................................................100 SECTION 3 - CHANGES IN WORK.................................................................................................101 SECTION 4 - CONTROL OF MATERIALS........................................................................................101 SECTION 5 - UTILITIES .................................................................................................................102 SECTION 6 - PROSECUTION, PROGRESS, AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK ..............................102 SECTION 7 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR ...............................................................103 SECTION 8 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT.............................................................................108 PART II – CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ...........................................................................................110 PART III - CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................110 Appendix A......................................................................................................................................122 CALIFORNIA STATE..........................................................................................................................122 GENERAL PREVAILING WAGE RATES ..............................................................................................122 Appendix B......................................................................................................................................123 FEDERAL PREVAILING WAGE ..........................................................................................................123 APPENDIX C.....................................................................................................................................124 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PLANS....................................................................................................124
4 CITY OF IMPERIAL
NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS
CRPL 5134(033)
EV CHARGING STATION INSTALLATION AND EV PURCHASE, PHASE II & PHASE III BID NO. 2026-XX
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Imperial, as CITY, invites sealed bids for the above stated project and will receive such bids in the offices of the City Clerk at 420 S. Imperial Avenue, Imperial, California 92251 up to the hour of 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. A bid summary will then be prepared and posted. A Pre-Bid meeting will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 09, 2026 at the City of Imperial Community Development Department located at 400 S. Imperial Ave., Suite 101; Imperial, California 92251 to be followed by a Field Walk-through at the project site.
The work to be done consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, tools, labor and incidentals as required by the contract documents. The work to be performed includes the following activities for this contract: Furnishing and installing an EV Charging station, installation of a switchgear, installation of electrical transformer, trenching and installation of 2” electrical conduit, backfilling and compacting of the trench, restoration of the A.C. where the conduit is installed, installation of 60”x40” P.C.C. pads for the switchgear and the EV Charging station, electrical plans, thermoplastic striping for the parking and traffic control around the construction zones. All work to be completed within existing City of Imperial public right of way and property.
The scope of work includes, prior to the start of construction, the coordination between the City of Imperial and the Contractor. Testing and Studies called for shall be paid by City.
Bid packages (CD’s) are available at the City of Imperial Community Development Department located at 400 S. Imperial Avenue, Suite 101; Imperial, California 92251 upon payment of $85.00 nonrefundable fee ($100.00 if mailed). Only those firms who have purchased the bid documents will be provided any addendums that may be issued for this project prior to the bid opening date.
Any contract entered into pursuant to this notice will incorporate the provisions of State Labor Code of the State of California. Compliance with the higher State prevailing rates of wages and apprenticeship employment standards established by the State director of Industrial Relations will be required.
Affirmative action to ensure against discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion will also be required.
This project has a specific contract Disadvantaged Businesses Enterprises (DBE) Contract Goal of 10%, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor’s aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered areas. Said DBE Goal is applicable to all contractor’s construction work (whether or not it is Federally funded or assisted) performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area outside of the covered area, it shall apply to the goals established for such geographical area where the work is actually performed. With regard to this second area, the Contractor also is subject to the goals for both its Federally involved and nonFederally involved construction. The Contractor’s compliance with Executive Order 11246 and the regulations in 41
CFR Part 60-4 shall be based on its implementation of the Equal Opportunity Clause, specific affirmative action obligations required by the specifications set forth in 41 CFR 60- 4.3(a), and its efforts to meet the goals established for the geographical area where the contract resulting from the solicitation is to be performed. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform through the duration of the contract, and in each trade, and the Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ women and minority individuals evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from contractor to contractor or from project to project for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor’s goals shall be a violation of the contract, the Executive Order, and the regulations in 41 CFR Part 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.
Each bid must be accompanied by a guaranty of cash, certified check, cashier's check or bid bond made payable to the City of Imperial for an amount equal to at least ten 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 to be returned after the contract is awarded. In conformance with the State of California Public Contract Code Section 22300, the contractor may substitute securities for any funds withheld by the City to ensure performance under the contract. At request and expense of the contractor,
5 securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with the City or with a State or Federally chartered bank as the escrow agent who shall pay such funds to the contractor upon notification by the City of contractor's satisfactory completion of contract. The type of securities deposited, and the method of release shall be approved by the City Attorney's office.
As used in this notice, and in the contract resulting from this solicitation, the “covered area” is in the City of Imperial in Imperial County, State of California.
The contract documents call for monthly payments based upon the engineer’s estimate of the work completed. The City of Imperial will retain five (5%) percent of each progress payment as security for completion of the balance of the work. At the request and expense of the successful bidder, the City will pay the amounts so retained upon compliance with the requirements of Public Contract Code Section 22300 and the provisions of the contract documents pertaining to Substitution of Securities.
Bids must be prepared on the approved proposal forms in conformance with the Instructions to Bidders and submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside:
ATTN: CITY CLERK
SEALED BID FOR:
CRPL 5134(033)
EV CHARGING STATION INSTALLATION AND EV PURCHASE, PHASE II & PHASE III BID NO. 2026-XX
The Proposal should be delivered and received no later than 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, addressed as follows:
City of Imperial, City Hall – City Clerk
420 S. Imperial Avenue, Imperial, CA 92251
Questions concerning the proposal should be directed to Hector Salcedo, Project Manager via email: [email protected]
Questions should be received no later than 1:00 P.M on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Clarification desired by a proposer shall be requested in writing with sufficient time to allow for a response prior to the date RFPs are due. Oral explanation or instructions shall not be considered binding on behalf of the City.
Any modifications to this solicitation will be issued by the City as a written addendum. The City will not consider proposals received after the specified time and date. This bid proposal does not commit the City of Imperial to award a contract or pay any costs associated with the preparation of a Proposal.
The City of Imperial reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to award each item separately, delete portions of the work, and/or waive any informality on any bid. No bid may be withdrawn for 45 days after the time set for the opening thereof. Failure by the successful bidder to enter into a contract with the City or to deliver goods and/or services in accordance with the bid may result in a declaration by the City that the bidder is not a responsible bidder, and elimination from consideration in future bidding.
No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1 (a)]. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. Any bid submitted by a contractor or subcontractor not properly licensed and not registered with the Department of Industrial Relations shall be considered non-responsive and will be rejected.
At the time of contract award, the prime contractor shall possess a Class “A” contractor’s license and/or any combination of “C” specialty contractor’s license(s) sufficient to perform the work.
6 CITY OF IMPERIAL
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
FOR
CRPL 5134(033)
EV CHARGING STATION INSTALLATION AND EV PURCHASE, PHASE II &
PHASE III
BID NO. 2026-XX
PROPOSAL FORMS
Bids shall be submitted in writing on the Bid Proposal forms provided by the CITY, including, all forms “Required Federal Contract Provisions” must be filled and initialed.
All information requested therein must be clearly and legibly set forth in the manner and form indicated. The CITY will not consider any bid proposal not meeting these requirements and/or not submitting all forms requested herein.
PROPOSAL GUARANTEE (BID BOND)
Proposals must be accompanied by a proposal guarantee consisting of a certified check or bid bond payable to the CITY in the amount of (10%) of the total amount Bid.
Any proposal not accompanied by such a guarantee will not be considered. If a bidder to whom a contract is awarded fails or refuses to execute the contract documents or furnish the required insurance policies and bonds as set forth in those documents, the proposal guarantee shall be forfeited to the CITY. The proposal guarantees of all bidders will be held until the successful bidder has properly executed all contract documents.
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
Bidder shall declare that the only persons or parties interested in the proposal as principals are those named therein; that no officer, agent, or employee of the CITY is personally interested, directly or indirectly, in the proposal; that the proposal is made without connection to any other individual, firm, or corporation making a bid for the same work; and that the proposal is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud.
The Non-Collusion Affidavit shall be executed and submitted with the proposal.
PROPOSAL BID SHEET
Bidders shall give unit prices for each and all of the items set forth. No aggregate bids will be considered. The bidder shall set forth for each item of work, in clearly legible figures, a unit item price and a total for the item in the respective spaces provided for this purpose. The quantities listed in the Bid sheets are supplied to give an indication of the general scope of work, but the accuracy of figures is not guaranteed, and the bidder shall make his own estimates from the drawings. In case of a variation between the unit price and the totals shown by the bidder, the unit price will be considered to be the bid.
No bidder may withdraw his proposal for a period of forty-five (45) days after the time set for opening thereof. However, the CITY will return all proposal guarantees within ten (10) days after the award of the contract or rejection of the bids, as the case may be, to the respective bidders whose proposals they accompany.
DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL
Proposals may be mailed or delivered by messenger. However, it is the bidder’s responsibility alone to ensure delivery of the proposal to the hands of the CITY’s designated official prior to the bid opening hour stipulated in the “Notice Inviting Sealed Bids.” Late proposals will not be considered.
WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS
A proposal may be withdrawn by a written request signed by the bidder. Such requests must be delivered to the CITY’s designated official prior to the bid opening hour stipulated in the “Notice Inviting Sealed Bids”. The withdrawal of a proposal will not
7 prejudice the right of the bidder to submit a new proposal, providing there is time to do so. Proposals may not be withdrawn after said hour without forfeiture of the proposal guarantee.
IRREGULAR PROPOSALS
Unauthorized conditions, limitations, or provisions attached to a proposal will render it irregular and may cause its rejection. The completed proposal forms shall be without interlineations, alterations, or erasures. Alternative proposals will not be considered unless specifically requested. No oral, telegraphic, or telephonic proposal, modification, or withdrawal will be considered.
TAXES
No mention shall be made in the proposal of Sales Tax, Use Tax, or any other tax, as all unit prices and bid amounts will be deemed and held to include any such taxes, which may be applicable.
DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS
In the event that any bidder acting as a prime contractor has an interest in more than one proposal, all such proposals will be rejected, and the bidder will be disqualified.
This restriction does not apply to subcontractors or suppliers who may submit quotations to more than one bidder, and while doing so, may also submit a formal proposal as a prime contractor.
No contract will be executed unless the bidder is licensed in accordance with the provisions of the State Business and Professions Code.
INTERPRETATION OF PLANS AND DOCUMENTS
If any person contemplates submission of a bid for the proposed contract and is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the services to be performed, he may submit to the Engineer of the CITY a written request for an interpretation or correction thereof. The person submitting the request will be responsible for its prompt delivery.
Any interpretation or correction of the proposed documents shall be made only by addendum duly issued and copy of such addendum will be mailed or delivered to each person receiving a set of such documents.
The Engineer will not be responsible for any other explanation or interpretations of the proposed documents.
ADDENDA OR BULLETINS
All bidders are advised as to the possibility of issuance of addenda affecting the items, scope or quantity of the work required for this project. Each bidder shall be fully responsible for informing himself as to whether or not any such addenda have been issued. The effect of all addenda to the Contract Documents shall be considered in the bid and said addenda shall be made a part of the contract documents and shall be returned with them. Failure to cover in his bid any such addenda issued may render his bid irregular and may result in its rejection by the CITY.
LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
All proposals must be submitted, filed, made, and executed in accordance with State and Federal laws relating to bids for contracts of this nature whether the same are expressly referred to herein or not.
Any Bidder submitting a proposal shall by such action thereby agree to each and all of the terms, conditions, provisions, and requirements set forth, contemplated, and referred to in the Contract Documents, and to full compliance therewith.
AWARD OF CONTRACT
8 Following a review of the bids, the CITY shall determine whether to award the contract or to reject all bids. The award of contract, if made, will be to the lowest responsible Bidder as determined solely by the CITY. At the time of contract award, the successful Bidder shall hold a Class A Contractors License, as required to perform the work, issued by the State of California.
Additionally, the CITY reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to accept any bid or portion thereof, to waive any irregularity, and to take the bids under advisement for the period of time stated in the “Notice Inviting Sealed Bids”, all as may be required to provide for the best interests of the CITY. In no event will an award be made until all necessary investigations are made as to the responsibility and qualifications of the Bidder to whom the award is contemplated.
No bidder may withdraw his proposal for a period of forty-five (45) days after the time set for opening thereof. However, the CITY will return all proposal guarantees within ten (10) days after the award of the contract and execution of the contract documents or rejection of the bids, as the case may be, to the respective bidders whose proposals they accompany.
LABOR CODE
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773 of the Labor Code of the State of California (herein referred to as Labor Code), the CITY has obtained the general provisions rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work in this locality for each craft, classification or type of workman needed to execute the contract from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. These rates are on file with the Clerk of the CITY.
Travel and subsistence payments to each workman needed to execute the work shall be made as such travel and subsistence payments are defined in the applicable collective bargaining agreements filed in accordance with Section 1773.8 of the Labor Code.
The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Section 1774 of the Labor Code.
Failure to comply with the subject section will subject the Contractor to penalty and forfeiture provisions of Section 1775 of the Labor Code.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1770 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing rate of wages has been ascertained (which rate includes employer payments for health and welfare, vacation, pension and similar purposes) applicable to the work to be done, for straight time, overtime, Saturday, Sunday and holiday work. The holiday wage rate listed shall be applicable to all holidays recognized in the collective bargaining agreement of the particular craft, classification or type of workmen concerned.
The CITY will not recognize any claim for additional compensation because of the payment by the Contractor of any wage rate in excess of the prevailing wage rate set forth in the contract. The possibility of wage increases is one of the elements to be considered by the Contractor in determining his bid and will not under any circumstances be considered as the basis of a claim against the CITY on the contract.
The CONTRACTOR and subcontractors shall comply with Section 1777.6 of the Labor Code which stipulates that it shall be unlawful to refuse to accept otherwise qualified employees as registered apprentices solely on the grounds of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or age, of such employee, except as provided in Section 3077 of the Labor Code.
WORKMAN’S COMPENSATION CERTIFICATE
Section 3700 of the Labor Code requires that every employer shall secure the payment of compensation by either being insured against liability to pay compensation with one or more insurers or by securing a certificate of consent to self-insure from the State Director of Industrial Relations.
9 In accordance with this section and with Section 1861 of the Labor Code, the contractor shall sign a Compensation Insurance Certificate, which is included with the Contract Agreement, and submit same to City along with the other required contract documents, prior to performing any work. Reimbursement for this requirement shall be considered as included in the various items of work.
CLAYTON ACT AND CARTWRIGHT ACT
Section 4551 of the State Government Code specifies that in executing a public works contract with the CITY to supply goods, services or materials, the Contractor or Subcontractor offers and agrees to assign to the CITY 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 Sec. 16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code, arising from purchase of goods, services or materials pursuant to the contract or subcontract. This assignment shall become effective when the CITY tender’s final payment to the Contractor without further acknowledgment by the parties.
SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES
In conformance with the State of California Public Contract Code Section 22300, the contractor may substitute securities for any funds withheld by the CITY to ensure 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 chartered bank as the escrow agent who shall pay such funds to the contractor upon notification by CITY of Contractor’s satisfactory completion of the contract.
The type of securities deposited, and the method of release shall be approved by the City Attorney’s office.
SUBLETTING AND SUBCONTRACTING
Pursuant to the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act (commencing with Section 4100 of the Government Code), bidders are required to list in their proposal the name and location of place of business of each subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render services in or about the construction of the work or improvement or a subcontractor who specially fabricates and installs a portion of the work or improvement according to detailed drawings contained in the Plans and Specifications in excess of 1/2 of 1% of this prime contractor’s total bid. Failure to list a subcontractor for a portion of the work means that the prime contractor will do that portion of the work. It is the Agency’s intent for the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act to apply to all phases of the work.
CITY BUSINESS LICENSE
The Contractor shall obtain a City of Imperial Business License prior to the City’s issuing the Notice to Proceed.
The annual fee for the Business License is one-hundred dollars ($100.00).
QUALITY ASSURANCE
The Agency uses a Quality Assurance Program (QAP) to ensure a material is produced to comply with the Contract.
You may examine the records and reports of tests the Agency performs if they are available at the job site.
Schedule work to allow time for QAP.
BUY AMERICA
Furnish steel and iron materials to be incorporated into the work with certificates of compliance. Steel and iron materials must be produced in the U.S. except:
1. Foreign pig iron and processed, pelletized, and reduced iron ore may be used in the domestic production of the steel and iron materials [60 Fed Reg 15478 (03/24/1995)].
2. If the total combined cost of the materials does not exceed the greater of 0.1 percent of the total bid or $2,500, materials produced outside the U.S. may be used.
Production includes:
1. Processing steel and iron materials, including smelting or other processes that alter the physical form or shape (such as rolling, extruding, machining, bending, grinding, and
10 drilling) or chemical composition.
2. Coating application, including epoxy coating, galvanizing, and painting, that protects or enhances the value of steel and iron materials.
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH ECONOMIC SANCTIONS IN RESPONSE TO RUSSIA’S ACTIONS IN UKRAINE
Per California Executive Order N-6-22, the City of Imperial is required to assure that all contractors doing business with the City of Imperial are in compliance with economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as sanctions imposed under state law, if any.
PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT AND
SERVICES
In response to significant national security concerns, the agency shall check the prohibited vendor list before making any telecommunications and video surveillance purchase because recipients and subrecipients of federal funds are prohibited from obligating or expending loan or grant funds to:
• Procure or obtain;
• Extend or renew a contract to procure or obtain; or
• Enter into a contract (or extend or renew a contract) to procure or obtain equipment, services, or systems that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.
The prohibited vendors (and their subsidiaries or affiliates) are:
• Huawei Technologies Company;
• ZTE Corporation;
• Hytera Communications Corporation;
• Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company;
• Dahua Technology Company; and
• Subsidiaries or affiliates of the above-mentioned companies.
In implementing the prohibition, the agency administering loan, grant, or subsidy programs shall prioritize available funding and technical support to assist affected businesses, institutions and organizations as is reasonably necessary for those affected entities to transition from covered communications equipment and services, to procure replacement equipment and services, and to ensure that communications service to users and customers is sustained.
The contractors should furnish telecommunications and video surveillance equipment with a certificate of compliance. The certificate must state telecommunications and video surveillance equipment was not procured or obtained from manufacturers identified in the above list.
BID OPENING
The Agency publicly opens and reads bids at the time and place shown on the Notice to Contractors.
BID RIGGING
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) provides a toll-free hotline to report bid rigging activities. Use the hotline to report bid rigging, bidder collusion, and other fraudulent activities. The hotline number is (800) 424-9071. The service is available 24 hours 7 days a week and is confidential and anonymous. The hotline is part of the DOT's effort to identify and investigate highway construction contract fraud and abuse and is operated under the direction of the DOT Inspector General.
CONTRACT AWARD
If the Agency awards the contract, the award is made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
CONTRACTOR LICENSE
The Contractor must be properly licensed as a contractor from contract award through Contract acceptance (23 CFR 635.110).
11 CITY OF IMPERIAL
BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT CERTIFICATION
Attention is directed to the "Buy America" requirements of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 (Section 165) and the lntermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) Sections 1041(a) and 1048(a), and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto. In conformance with the law and regulations, all manufacturing processes for steel and iron materials furnished for incorporation into the work on this project shall occur in the United States; with the exception that pig iron and processed, pelletized and reduced iron ore manufactured outside of the United States may be used in the domestic manufacturing process for such steel and iron materials. The application of coatings, such as epoxy coating, galvanizing, painting, and other coating that protects or enhances the value of steel or iron
materials shall be considered a manufacturing process subject to the "Buy America" requirements.
A Certificate of Compliance, conforming to the provisions in Section 6-1.07, "Certificates of Compliance," of the Standard Specifications, shall be furnished for steel and iron materials. The certificates, in addition to certifying that the materials comply with the specifications, shall specifically certify that all manufacturing processes for the materials occurred in the United States, except for the above exceptions.
The requirements imposed by the law and regulations do not prevent a minimal use of foreign steel and iron materials if the total combined cost of the materials used does not exceed one-tenth of one percent (0.1 percent) of the total contract cost or $2,500, whichever is greater. The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer acceptable documentation of the quantity and value of the foreign steel and iron prior to incorporating the materials into the work.
By submitting a bid/proposal under this solicitation, except for those items listed by the offeror below or on a separate and clearly identified attachment to this bid/proposal, the offeror certifies that steel and each manufactured product, are produced in the United States, as defined in the clause Buy American - Steel and Manufactured Products for Construction Contracts) and that components of unknown origin are considered to have been produced or manufactured outside the United States.
Offerors may obtain from the owner a listing of articles, materials and supplies excepted from this provision.
PRODUCT COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Bidders Signature: ____________________________________ Print Name: _______________ Title: ________________________________
12 DISADVANTAGE BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE (DBE)
Under 49 CFR 26.13(b):
The contractor, subrecipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color,national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of thiscontract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate.
Take necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBEs have opportunity to participate in the contract (49 CFR 26).
To ensure equal participation of DBEs provided in 49 CFR 26.5, the Agency shows a goal for DBEs. Make work available to DBEs and select work parts consistent with available DBE subcontractorsand suppliers.
Meet the DBE goal shown elsewhere in these special provisions or demonstrate that you made adequate good faith efforts to meet this goal.
It is your responsibility to verify that the DBE firm is certified as DBE at date of bid opening. For a list of DBEs certified by the California Unified Certification Program, go to: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/bep/find_certified.htm.
All DBE participation will count toward the California Department of Transportation’s federally mandated statewide overall DBE goal.
Credit for materials or supplies you purchase from DBEs counts towards the goal in the following manner:
• 100 percent counts if the materials or supplies are obtained from a DBE manufacturer. • 60 percent counts if the materials or supplies are obtained from a DBE regular dealer. • Only fees, commissions, and charges for assistance in the procurement and delivery of materials or supplies count if obtained from a DBE that is neither a manufacturer nor regulardealer. 49 CFR 26.55 defines "manufacturer" and "regular dealer."
You receive credit towards the goal if you employ a DBE trucking company that performs a commercially useful function as defined in 49 CFR 26.55(d)(1) through (4) and (6). a. DBE Commitment Submittal
Submit the Exhibit 15-G Local Agency Bidder DBE Commitment (Construction Contracts) form, included in the Bid book. If the form is not submitted with the bid, remove the form from the Bid book before submitting your bid.
If the DBE Commitment form is not submitted with the bid, the apparent low bidder, the 2nd low bidder, and the 3rd low bidder must complete and submit the DBE Commitment form to the Agency. DBE Commitment form must be received by the Agency no later than 4:00 p.m. on the 4th business day after bid opening.
Other bidders do not need to submit the DBE Commitment form unless the Agency requests it. If the Agency requests you to submit a DBE Commitment form, submit the completed form within 4 business days of the request.
Submit written confirmation from each DBE stating that it is participating in the contract. Include confirmation with the DBE Commitment form. A copy of a DBE's quote will serve as written confirmation that the DBE is participating in the contract.
If you do not submit the DBE Commitment from within the specified time, the Agency will find your bid nonresponsive.
b. Good Faith Efforts Submittal
If you have not met the DBE goal, complete and submit the DBE Information - Good Faith Efforts, Exhibit 15-H, form with the bid showing that you made adequate good faith efforts to meet the goal.Only good faith efforts directed towards obtaining participation by DBEs will be considered. If goodfaith efforts documentation is not submitted with the bid, it must be received by the Agency no laterthan 4:00 p.m. on the 4th business day after bid opening.
13 If your DBE Commitment form shows that you have met the DBE goal or if you are required to submit the DBE Commitment form, you must also submit good faith efforts documentation within the specified time to protect your eligibility for award of the contract in the event the Agency finds that the DBE goal has not been met.
Good faith efforts documentation must include the following information and supporting documents, as necessary:
1. Items of work you have made available to DBE firms. Identify those items of work you mightotherwise perform with your own forces and those items that have been broken down into economically feasible units to facilitate DBE participation. For each item listed, show the dollar value and percentage of the total contract. It is your responsibility to demonstrate that sufficient work to meet the goal was made available to DBE firms.
2. Names of certified DBEs and dates on which they were solicited to bid on the project. Include the items of work offered. Describe the methods used for following up initial solicitations todetermine with certainty if the DBEs were interested, and the dates of the follow-up. Attachsupporting documents such as copies of letters, memos, facsimiles sent, telephone logs, telephone billing statements, and other evidence of solicitation. You are reminded to solicitcertified DBEs through all reasonable and available means and provide sufficient time to allow DBEs to respond.
3. Name of selected firm and its status as a DBE for each item of work made available. Include name, address, and telephone number of each DBE that provided a quote and their price quote. If the firm selected for the item is not a DBE, provide the reasons for the selection.
4. Name and date of each publication in which you requested DBE participation for the project. Attach copies of the published advertisements.
5. Names of agencies and dates on which they were contacted to provide assistance in contacting, recruiting, and using DBE firms. If the agencies were contacted in writing, provide copies of supporting documents.
6. List of efforts made to provide interested DBEs with adequate information about the plans, specifications, and requirements of the contract to assist them in responding to a solicitation. If you have provided information, identify the name of the DBE assisted, the nature of the information provided, and date of contact. Provide copies of supporting documents, as appropriate.
7. List of efforts made to assist interested DBEs in obtaining bonding, lines of credit, insurance, necessary equipment, supplies, and materials, excluding supplies and equipment that the DBE subcontractor purchases or leases from the prime contractor or its affiliate. If such assistance is provided by you, identify the name of the DBE assisted, nature of the assistance offered, and date assistance was provided. Provide copies of supporting documents, as appropriate.
8. Any additional data to support demonstration of good faith efforts.
The Agency may consider DBE commitments of the 2nd and 3rd bidders when determining whether the low bidder made good faith efforts to meet the DBE goal.
14 c. Exhibit 15-G - Local Agency Bidder DBE Information (Construction Contracts) Complete and sign Exhibit 15-G Local Agency Bidder DBE Commitment (Construction Contracts) included in the contract documents regardless of whether DBE participation is reported.
Provide written confirmation from each DBE that the DBE is participating in the Contract. A copy of a DBE's quote serves as written confirmation. If a DBE is participating as a joint venture partner, theAgency encourages you to submit a copy of the joint venture agreement.)
d. Subcontractor and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Records Use each DBE subcontractor as listed on Exhibit 12-B Bidder’s List of Subcontractors (DBE and Non- DBE) and Exhibit 15-G Local Agency Bidder DBE Commitment (Construction Contracts) form unless you receive authorization for a substitution.
The Agency requests the Contractor to:
1. Notify the Construction Manager of any changes to its anticipated DBE participation
2. Provide this notification before starting the affected work
3. Maintain records including:
Name and business address of each 1st-tier subcontractor Name and business address of each DBE subcontractor, DBE vendor, and DBE trucking company, regardless of tier
Date of payment and total amount paid to each business If you are a DBE contractor, include the date of work performed by your own forces and the corresponding value of the work.
Before the 15th of each month, submit a Monthly DBE Trucking Verification form.
If a DBE is decertified before completing its work, the DBE must notify you in writing of the decertification date. If a business becomes a certified DBE before completing its work, the business must notify you in writing of the certification date. Submit the notifications. On work completion, complete a Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Certification Status Change, Exhibit 17-O,form. Submit the form within 30 days of contract acceptance.
Upon work completion, complete Exhibit 17-F Final Report – Utilization of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), First-Tier Subcontractors. Submit it within 90 days of contract acceptance. The Agency will withhold $10,000 until the form is submitted. The Agency releases the withhold upon submission of the completed form. e. Performance of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
DBEs must perform work or supply materials as listed in the Exhibit 15-G Local Agency Bidder DBE Commitment (Construction Contracts) form, included in the Bid.
Do not terminate or substitute a listed DBE for convenience and perform the work with your own forces or obtain materials from other sources without authorization from the Agency.
The Agency authorizes a request to use other forces or sources of materials if it shows any of thefollowing justifications:
1. Listed DBE fails or refuses to execute a written contract based on plans and specifications for the project.
2. You stipulated that a bond is a condition of executing the subcontract and the listed DBE fails to meet your bond requirements.
3. Work requires a contractor's license and listed DBE does not have a valid license under Contractors License Law.
4. Listed DBE fails or refuses to perform the work or furnish the listed materials.
5. Listed DBE's work is unsatisfactory and not in compliance with the contract.
6. Listed DBE is ineligible to work on the project because of suspension or debarment.
7. Listed DBE becomes bankrupt or insolvent.
8. Listed DBE voluntarily withdraws with written notice from the Contract
9. Listed DBE is ineligible to receive credit for the type of work required.
15 10. Listed DBE owner dies or becomes disabled resulting in the inability to perform the work onthe Contract.
11. Agency determines other documented good cause.
Notify the original DBE of your intent to use other forces or material sources and provide the reasons. Provide the DBE with 5 days to respond to your notice and advise you and the Agency of the reasons why the use of other forces or sources of materials should not occur. Your request to useother forces or material sources must include:
1. One or more of the reasons listed in the preceding paragraph
2. Notices from you to the DBE regarding the request
3. Notices from the DBEs to you regarding the request
If a listed DBEis terminated or substituted, you must make good faith efforts to find another DBE tosubstitute for the original DBE. The substitute DBE must perform at least the same amount of workas the original DBE under the contract to the extent needed to meet the DBE goal.
The substitute DBE must be certified as a DBE at the time of request for substitution.
Unless the Agency authorizes (1) a request to use other forces or sources of materials or (2) a good faith effort for a substitution of a terminated DBE, the Agency does not pay for work listed on the Exhibit 15-G Local Agency Bidder DBE Commitment (Construction Contracts) form unless it is performed or supplied by the listed DBE or an authorized substitute.
16 Exhibit 15-G: Construction Contract DBE Commitment
10. Bid
Item
Number
11. Description of Work,
Service, or Materials
Supplied
12. NAICS
or Work
Category
Codes
13. DBE
Certification
Number
14. DBE Contact Information
(Must be certified on the date
bids are opened)
15. DBE
Dollar
Amount
1 Local Agency: 2 Contract DBE Goal:
3 Project
4 Project
5 Bidder's Name: 6 Prime Certified DBE: 7. Bid Amount:
8 Total Dollar Amount for ALL Subcontractors: 9 Total Number of ALL Subcontractors:
17 Local Agency to Complete this Section upon Execution of Award 16. TOTAL CLAIMED DBE PARTICIPATION $
22. Local Agency Contract
Number:
23. Federal-Aid Project
Number: %
24. Bid Opening Date:
25. Contract Award Date:
IMPORTANT: Identify all DBE firms being claimed for
credit, regardless of tier. Names of the First Tier DBE Subcontractors and their respective item(s) of work
listed above must be consistent, where applicable with
the names and items of the work in the "Subcontractor
List" submitted with your bid. Written confirmation of
each listed DBE is required.
26. Award Amount:
Local Agency certifies that all DBE certifications
are valid and information on this form is complete
and accurate.
27. Local Agency Representative’s Signature
28. Date
17. Preparer’s Signature 18. Date
29. Local Agency Representative’s Name 30. Phone 19. Preparer’s Name 20. Phone
31. Local Agency Representative’s Title 21. Preparer’s Title DISTRIBUTION: 1. Original – Local Agency
2. Copy – Caltrans District Local Assistance Engineer (DLAE). Failure to submit to DLAE within 30 days of contract execution may result in de-obligation of federal funds on contract.
3. Include additional copy with award package.
INSTRUCTIONS – CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT DBE COMMITMENT
CONTRACTOR SECTION
1. Local Agency - Enter the name of the local agency that is administering the contract.
2. Contract DBE Goal - Enter the contract DBE goal percentage as it appears on the project advertisement.
3. Project Description - Enter the project description as it appears on the project advertisement (Bridge Rehab, Seismic Rehab, Overlay, Widening, etc).
4. Project Location - Enter the project location(s) as it appears on the project advertisement.
5. Bidder’s Name - Enter the contractor’s firm name.
6. Prime Certified DBE - Check box if prime contractor is a certified DBE.
18 7. Bid Amount - Enter the total contract bid dollar amount for the prime contractor.
8. Total Dollar Amount for ALL Subcontractors – Enter the total dollar amount for all subcontracted contractors. SUM = (DBEs + all Non-DBEs). Do not include the prime contractor information in this count.
9. Total number of ALL subcontractors – Enter the total number of all subcontracted contractors. SUM = (DBEs + all Non-DBEs). Do not include the prime contractor information in this count.
10. Bid Item Number - Enter bid item number for work, services, or materials supplied to be provided.
11. Description of Work, Services, or Materials Supplied - Enter description of work, services, or materials to be provided. Indicate all work to be performed by DBEs including work performed by the prime contractor’s own forces, if the prime is a DBE. If 100% of the item is not to be performed or furnished by the DBE, describe the exact portion to be performed or furnished by the DBE. See LAPM Chapter 9 to determine how to count the participation of DBE firms.
12. NAICS or Work Category Codes - Enter NAICS or Work Category Codes from the California Unified Certification Program database.
13. DBE Certification Number - Enter the DBE’s Certification Identification Number. All DBEs must be certified on the date bids are opened.
14. DBE Contact Information - Enter the name, address, and phone number of all DBE subcontracted contractors. Also, enter the prime contractor’s name and phone number, if the prime is a DBE.
15. DBE Dollar Amount - Enter the subcontracted dollar amount of the work to be performed or service to be provided. Include the prime contractor if the prime is a DBE. See LAPM Chapter 9 for how to count full/partial participation.
16. Total Claimed DBE Participation - $: Enter the total dollar amounts entered in the “DBE Dollar Amount” column. %: Enter the total DBE participation claimed (“Total Claimed DBE Participation Dollars” divided by item “Bid Amount”). If the total % claimed is less than item “Contract DBE Goal,” an adequately documented Good Faith Effort (GFE) is required (see Exhibit 15-H DBE Information - Good Faith Efforts of the LAPM).
17. Preparer’s Signature - The person completing the DBE commitment form on behalf of the contractor’s firm must sign their name.
18. Date - Enter the date the DBE commitment form is signed by the contractor’s preparer.
19. Preparer’s Name - Enter the name of the person preparing and signing the contractor’s DBE commitment form.
20. Phone - Enter the area code and phone number of the person signing the contractor’s DBE commitment form.
21. Preparer’s Title - Enter the position/title of the person signing the contractor’s DBE commitment form.
19 LOCAL AGENCY SECTION
22. Local Agency Contract Number - Enter the Local Agency contract number or identifier.
23. Federal-Aid Project Number - Enter the Federal-Aid Project Number(s).
24. Bid Opening Date - Enter the date contract bids were opened.
25. Contract Award Date - Enter the date the contract was executed.
26. Award Amount – Enter the contract award amount as stated in the executed contract.
27. Local Agency Representative’s Signature - The person completing this section of the form for the Local Agency must sign their name to certify that the information in this and the Contractor Section of this form is complete and accurate.
28. Date - Enter the date the DBE commitment form is signed by the Local Agency Representative.
29. Local Agency Representative’s Name - Enter the name of the Local Agency Representative certifying the contractor’s DBE commitment form.
30. Phone - Enter the area code and phone number of the person signing the contractor’s DBE commitment form.
31. Local Agency Representative Title - Enter the position/title of the Local Agency Representative certifying the contractor’s DBE commitment form.
20 EXHIBIT 15-H: PROPOSER/CONTRACTOR GOOD FAITH EFFORTS Cost Proposal Due Date ___________________ PE/CE
Federal-aid Project No(s). _____________________ Bid Opening Date ___________________ CON
The established a
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of ___% for this contract.
The information provided herein shows the required good faith efforts to meet or exceed the DBE contract goal.
Proposers or bidders submit the following information to document their good faith efforts within five (5) calendar days from cost proposal due date or bid opening. Proposers and bidders are recommended to submit the following information even if the Exhibit 10-O1: Consultant Proposal DBE Commitments or Exhibit 15-G:
Construction Contract DBE Commitment indicate that the proposer or bidder has met the DBE goal. This form protects the proposer’s or bidder’s eligibility for award of the contract if the administering agency determines that the bidder failed to meet the goal for various reasons, e.g., a DBE firm was not certified at bid opening, or the bidder made a mathematical error.
The following items are listed in the Section entitled “Submission of DBE Commitment” of the Special Provisions, please attach additional sheets as needed:
A. The names and dates of each publication in which a request for DBE participation for this project was placed by the bidder (please attach copies of advertisements or proofs of
publication):
Publications Dates of Advertisement
21 B. The names and dates of written notices sent to certified DBEs soliciting bids for this project and the dates and methods used for following up initial solicitations to determine with certainty whether the DBEs were interested (please attach copies of solicitations, telephone records, fax confirmations, etc.):
Names of DBEs Solicited Date of Initial Solicitation Follow Up Methods and Dates
C. The items of work made available to DBE firms including those unbundled contract work items into economically feasible units to facilitate DBE participation. It is the bidder's responsibility to demonstrate that sufficient work to facilitate DBE
participation in order to meet or exceed the DBE contract goal.
Items of Proposer or Bidder Breakdown of Amount Percentage Work Normally Performs Item Items ($) Of
(Y/N) Contract
D. The names, addresses and phone numbers of rejected DBE firms, the reasons for the bidder's rejection of the DBEs, the firms selected for that work (please attach copies of quotes from the firms involved), and the price difference for each DBE if the selected firm is not a DBE:
Names, addresses and phone numbers of rejected DBEs and the reasons for the bidder's rejection of the DBEs:
22 Names, addresses and phone numbers of firms selected for the work above:
E. Efforts (e.g. in advertisements and solicitations) made to assist interested DBEs in obtaining information related to the plans, specifications and requirements for the work which was provided to DBEs:
F. Efforts (e.g. in advertisements and solicitations) made to assist interested DBEs in obtaining bonding, lines of credit or insurance, necessary equipment, supplies, materials, or related assistance or services, excluding supplies and equipment the DBE subcontractor purchases or leases from the prime contractor or its affiliate:
G. The names of agencies, organizations or groups contacted to provide assistance in contacting, recruiting and using DBE firms (please attach copies of requests to agencies and any responses received, i.e., lists, Internet page download, etc.):
Name of Agency/Organization Method/Date of Contact
Results
23 H. Any additional data to support a demonstration of good faith efforts:
24 FHWA-1273 -- Revised October 23, 2023
REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS - FEDERAL-AID
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
I. General
II. Nondiscrimination
III. Non-segregated Facilities
IV. Davis-Bacon and Related Act Provisions
V. Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act Provisions VI. Subletting or Assigning the Contract
VII. Safety: Accident Prevention
VIII. False Statements Concerning Highway Projects
IX. Implementation of Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act X. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion XI. Certification Regarding Use of Contract Funds for Lobbying XII. Use of United States-Flag Vessels:
ATTACHMENTS
A. Employment and Materials Preference for Appalachian
Development Highway System or Appalachian Local Access
Road Contracts (included in Appalachian contracts only) I. GENERAL
1. Form FHWA-1273 must be physically incorporated in each construction contract funded under title 23, United States Code, as required in 23 CFR 633.102(b) (excluding emergency contracts solely intended for debris removal).
The contractor (or subcontractor) must insert this form in each subcontract and further require its inclusion in all lower tier subcontracts (excluding purchase orders, rental agreements and other agreements for supplies or services). 23 CFR 633.102(e).
The applicable requirements of Form FHWA-1273 are incorporated by reference for work done under any purchase order, rental agreement or agreement for other services. The prime contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontractor, lower-tier subcontractor or service provider. 23 CFR 633.102(e).
Form FHWA-1273 must be included in all Federal-aid designbuild contracts, in all subcontracts and in lower tier subcontracts (excluding subcontracts for design services, purchase orders, rental agreements and other agreements for supplies or services) in accordance with 23 CFR 633.102. The design-builder shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontractor, lower-tier subcontractor or service provider.
Contracting agencies may reference Form FHWA-1273 in solicitation-for-bids or request-for-proposals documents, however, the Form FHWA-1273 must be physically incorporated (not referenced) in all contracts, subcontracts and lower-tier subcontracts (excluding purchase orders, rental agreements and other agreements for supplies or services related to a construction contract). 23 CFR 633.102(b).
2. Subject to the applicability criteria noted in the following sections, these contract provisions shall apply to all work performed on the contract by the contractor's own organization and with the assistance of workers under the contractor's immediate superintendence and to all work performed on the contract by piecework, station work, or by subcontract. 23 CFR 633.102(d).
3. A breach of any of the stipulations contained in these Required Contract Provisions may be sufficient grounds for withholding of progress payments, withholding of final payment, termination of the contract, suspension / debarment or any other action determined to be appropriate by the contracting agency and FHWA.
4. Selection of Labor: During the performance of this contract, the contractor shall not use convict labor for any purpose within the limits of a construction project on a Federal-aid highway unless it is labor performed by convicts who are on parole, supervised release, or probation. 23 U.S.C. 114(b). The term Federal-aid highway does not include roadways functionally classified as local roads or rural minor collectors. 23 U.S.C. 101(a).
II. NONDISCRIMINATION (23 CFR 230.107(a); 23 CFR Part
230, Subpart A, Appendix A; EO 11246)
25 The provisions of this section related to 23 CFR Part 230, Subpart A, Appendix A are applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts and to all related construction subcontracts of $10,000 or more. The provisions of 23 CFR Part 230 are not applicable to material supply, engineering, or architectural service contracts.
In addition, the contractor and all subcontractors must comply with the following policies: Executive Order 11246, 41 CFR Part 60, 29 CFR Parts 1625-1627, 23 U.S.C. 140, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.), and related regulations including 49 CFR Parts 21, 26, and 27; and 23 CFR Parts 200, 230, and 633.
The contractor and all subcontractors must comply with: the requirements of the Equal Opportunity Clause in 41 CFR 601.4(b) and, for all construction contracts exceeding $10,000, the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications in 41 CFR 60-4.3.
Note: The U.S. Department of Labor has exclusive authority to determine compliance with Executive Order 11246 and the policies of the Secretary of Labor including 41 CFR Part 60, and 29 CFR Parts 1625-1627. The contracting agency and the FHWA have the authority and the responsibility to ensure compliance with 23 U.S.C. 140, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.), and related regulations including 49 CFR Parts 21, 26, and 27; and 23 CFR Parts 200, 230, and 633.
The following provision is adopted from 23 CFR Part 230, Subpart A, Appendix A, with appropriate revisions to conform to the U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) and FHWA requirements.
1. Equal Employment Opportunity: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements not to discriminate and to take affirmative action to assure equal opportunity as set forth under laws, executive orders, rules, regulations (see 28 CFR Part 35, 29 CFR Part 1630, 29 CFR Parts 1625-1627, 41 CFR Part 60 and 49 CFR Part 27) and orders of the Secretary of Labor as modified by the provisions prescribed herein, and imposed pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 140, shall constitute the EEO and specific affirmative action standards for the contractor's project activities under this contract. The provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) set forth under 28 CFR Part 35 and 29 CFR Part 1630 are incorporated by reference in this contract. In the execution of this contract, the contractor agrees to comply with the following minimum specific requirement activities of EEO:
a. The contractor will work with the contracting agency and the Federal Government to ensure that it has made every good faith effort to provide equal opportunity with respect to all of its terms and conditions of employment and in their review of activities under the contract. 23 CFR 230.409 (g)(4) & (5).
b. The contractor will accept as its operating policy the following statement:
"It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, age or disability. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job
training."
2. EEO Officer: The contractor will designate and make known to the contracting officers an EEO Officer who will have the responsibility for and must be capable of effectively administering and promoting an active EEO program and who must be assigned adequate authority and responsibility to do so.
3. Dissemination of Policy: All members of the contractor's staff who are authorized to hire, supervise, promote, and discharge employees, or who recommend such action or are substantially involved in such action, will be made fully cognizant of and will implement the contractor's EEO policy and contractual responsibilities to provide EEO in each grade and classification of employment. To ensure that the above agreement will be met, the following actions will be taken as a minimum:
a. Periodic meetings of supervisory and personnel office employees will be conducted before the start of work and then not less often than once every six months, at which time the contractor's EEO policy and its implementation will be reviewed and explained. The meetings will be conducted by the EEO Officer or other knowledgeable company official.
b. All new supervisory or personnel office employees will be given a thorough indoctrination by the EEO Officer, covering all major aspects of the contractor's EEO obligations within thirty days following their reporting for duty with the contractor.
26 c. All personnel who are engaged in direct recruitment for the project will be instructed by the EEO Officer in the contractor's procedures for locating and hiring minorities and women.
d. Notices and posters setting forth the contractor's EEO policy will be placed in areas readily accessible to employees, applicants for employment and potential employees. e. The contractor's EEO policy and the procedures to
implement such policy will be brought to the attention of employees by means of meetings, employee handbooks, or other appropriate means.
4. Recruitment: When advertising for employees, the contractor will include in all advertisements for employees the notation: "An Equal Opportunity Employer." All such advertisements will be placed in publications having a large circulation among minorities and women in the area from which the project work force would normally be derived. a. The contractor will, unless precluded by a valid
bargaining agreement, conduct systematic and direct recruitment through public and private employee referral sources likely to yield qualified minorities and women. To meet this requirement, the contractor will identify sources of potential minority group employees and establish with such identified sources procedures whereby minority and women applicants may be referred to the contractor for employment consideration. b. In the event the contractor has a valid bargaining
agreement providing for exclusive hiring hall referrals, the contractor is expected to observe the provisions of that agreement to the extent that the system meets the contractor's compliance with EEO contract provisions. Where implementation of such an agreement has the effect of discriminating against minorities or women, or obligates the contractor to do the same, such implementation violates Federal nondiscrimination provisions. c. The contractor will encourage its present employees to refer minorities and women as applicants for employment. Information and procedures with regard to referring such applicants will be discussed with employees.
5. Personnel Actions: Wages, working conditions, and employee benefits shall be established and administered, and personnel actions of every type, including hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, and termination, shall be taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
The following procedures shall be followed:
a. The contractor will conduct periodic inspections of project sites to ensure that working conditions and employee facilities do not indicate discriminatory treatment of project site personnel.
b. The contractor will periodically evaluate the spread of wages paid within each classification to determine any evidence of discriminatory wage practices. c. The contractor will periodically review selected personnel actions in depth to determine whether there is evidence of discrimination. Where evidence is found, the contractor will promptly take corrective action. If the review indicates that the discrimination may extend beyond the actions reviewed, such corrective action shall include all affected persons. d. The contractor will promptly investigate all complaints of alleged discrimination made to the contractor in connection with its obligations under this contract, will attempt to resolve such complaints, and will take appropriate corrective action within a reasonable time. If the investigation indicates that the discrimination may affect persons other than the complainant, such corrective action shall include such other persons. Upon completion of each investigation, the contractor will inform every complainant of all of their avenues of appeal.
6. Training and Promotion:
a. The contractor will assist in locating, qualifying, and increasing the skills of minorities and women who are applicants for employment or current employees. Such efforts should be aimed at developing full journey level status employees in the type of trade or job classification involved. b. Consistent with the contractor's work force requirements and as permissible under Federal and State regulations, the contractor shall make full use of training programs (i.e., apprenticeship and on-the-job training programs for the geographical area of contract performance). In the event a
27 special provision for training is provided under this contract, this subparagraph will be superseded as indicated in the special provision. The contracting agency may reserve training positions for persons who receive welfare assistance in accordance with 23 U.S.C. 140(a).
c. The contractor will advise employees and applicants for employment of available training programs and entrance requirements for each. d. The contractor will periodically review the training and promotion potential of employees who are minorities and women and will encourage eligible employees to apply for such training and promotion.
7. Unions: If the contractor relies in whole or in part upon unions as a source of employees, the contractor will use good faith efforts to obtain the cooperation of such unions to increase opportunities for minorities and women. 23 CFR 230.409. Actions by the contractor, either directly or through a contractor's association acting as agent, will include the procedures set forth below:
a. The contractor will use good faith efforts to develop, in cooperation with the unions, joint training programs aimed toward qualifying more minorities and women for membership in the unions and increasing the skills of minorities and women so that they may qualify for higher paying employment.
b. The contractor will use good faith efforts to incorporate an EEO clause into each union agreement to the end that such union will be contractually bound to refer applicants without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. c. The contractor is to obtain information as to the referral practices and policies of the labor union except that to the extent such information is within the exclusive possession of the labor union and such labor union refuses to furnish such information to the contractor, the contractor shall so certify to the contracting agency and shall set forth what efforts have been made to obtain such information. d. In the event the union is unable to provide the contractor with a reasonable flow of referrals within the time limit set forth in the collective bargaining agreement, the contractor will, through independent recruitment efforts, fill the employment vacancies without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability; making full efforts to obtain qualified and/or qualifiable minorities and women. The failure of a union to provide sufficient referrals (even though it is obligated to provide exclusive referrals under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement) does not relieve the contractor from the requirements of this paragraph. In the event the union referral practice prevents the contractor from meeting the obligations pursuant to Executive Order 11246, as amended, and these special provisions, such contractor shall immediately notify the contracting agency.
8. Reasonable Accommodation for Applicants / Employees with Disabilities: The contractor must be familiar with the requirements for and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all rules and regulations established thereunder. Employers must provide reasonable accommodation in all employment activities unless to do so would cause an undue hardship.
9. Selection of Subcontractors, Procurement of Materials and Leasing of Equipment: The contractor shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment. The contractor shall take all necessary and reasonable steps to ensure nondiscrimination in the administration of this contract.
a. The contractor shall notify all potential subcontractors, suppliers, and lessors of their EEO obligations under this contract. b. The contractor will use good faith efforts to ensure subcontractor compliance with their EEO obligations.
10. Assurances Required:
a. The requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 and the State DOT’s FHWA-approved Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program are incorporated by reference. b. The contractor, subrecipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts.
28 Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate, which may include, but is not limited to:
(1) Withholding monthly progress payments;
(2) Assessing sanctions;
(3) Liquidated damages; and/or
(4) Disqualifying the contractor from future bidding as nonresponsible. c. The Title VI and nondiscrimination provisions of U.S. DOT Order 1050.2A at Appendixes A and E are incorporated by reference. 49 CFR Part 21.
11. Records and Reports: The contractor shall keep such records as necessary to document compliance with the EEO requirements. Such records shall be retained for a period of three years following the date of the final payment to the contractor for all contract work and shall be available at reasonable times and places for inspection by authorized representatives of the contracting agency and the FHWA. a. The records kept by the contractor shall document the following:
(1) The number and work hours of minority and nonminority group members and women employed in each work classification on the project;
(2) The progress and efforts being made in cooperation with unions, when applicable, to increase employment opportunities for minorities and women; and
(3) The progress and efforts being made in locating, hiring, training, qualifying, and upgrading minorities and women.
b. The contractors and subcontractors will submit an annual report to the contracting agency each July for the duration of the project indicating the number of minority, women, and nonminority group employees currently engaged in each work classification required by the contract work. This information is to be reported on Form FHWA-1391. The staffing data should represent the project work force on board in all or any part of the last payroll period preceding the end of July. If on-the-job training is being required by special provision, the contractor will be required to collect and report training data. The employment data should reflect the work force on board during all or any part of the last payroll period preceding the end of July.
III. NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES
This provision is applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts and to all related construction subcontracts of more than $10,000. 41 CFR 60-1.5.
As prescribed by 41 CFR 60-1.8, the contractor must ensure that facilities provided for employees are provided in such a manner that segregation on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin cannot result. The contractor may neither require such segregated use by written or oral policies nor tolerate such use by employee custom. The contractor's obligation extends further to ensure that its employees are not assigned to perform their services at any location under the contractor's control where the facilities are segregated. The term "facilities" includes waiting rooms, work areas, restaurants and other eating areas, time clocks, restrooms, washrooms, locker rooms and other storage or dressing areas, parking lots, drinking fountains, recreation or entertainment areas, transportation, and housing provided for employees. The contractor shall provide separate or single-user restrooms and necessary dressing or sleeping areas to assure privacy between sexes.
IV. DAVIS-BACON AND RELATED ACT PROVISIONS
This section is applicable to all Federal-aid construction projects exceeding $2,000 and to all related subcontracts and lower-tier subcontracts (regardless of subcontract size), in accordance with 29 CFR 5.5. The requirements apply to all projects located within the right-of-way of a roadway that is functionally classified as Federal-aid highway. 23 U.S.C. 113. This excludes roadways functionally classified as local roads or rural minor collectors, which are exempt. 23 U.S.C. 101. Where applicable law requires that projects be treated as a project on a Federal-aid highway, the provisions of this subpart will apply regardless of the location of the project. Examples include: Surface Transportation Block Grant Program projects funded under 23 U.S.C. 133 [excluding recreational trails projects], the Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects funded under 23 U.S.C. 117, and National Highway Freight Program projects funded under 23 U.S.C. 167.
The following provisions are from the U.S. Department of Labor regulations in 29 CFR 5.5 “Contract provisions and related matters” with minor revisions to conform to the FHWA1273 format and FHWA program requirements.
1. Minimum wages (29 CFR 5.5)
a. Wage rates and fringe benefits. All laborers and
29 mechanics employed or working upon the site of the work (or otherwise working in construction or development of the project under a development statute), will be paid unconditionally and not less often than once a week, and without subsequent deduction or rebate on any account (except such payroll deductions as are permitted by regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor under the Copeland Act (29 CFR part 3)), the full amount of basic hourly wages and bona fide fringe benefits (or cash equivalents thereof) due at time of payment computed at rates not less than those contained in the wage determination of the Secretary of Labor which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, regardless of any contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist between the contractor and such laborers and mechanics. As provided in paragraphs (d) and (e) of 29 CFR 5.5, the appropriate wage determinations are effective by operation of law even if they have not been attached to the contract. Contributions made or costs reasonably anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits under the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141(2)(B)) on behalf of laborers or mechanics are considered wages paid to such laborers or mechanics, subject to the provisions of paragraph 1.e. of this section; also, regular contributions made or costs incurred for more than a weekly period (but not less often than quarterly) under plans, funds, or programs which cover the particular weekly period, are deemed to be constructively made or incurred during such weekly period. Such laborers and mechanics must be paid the appropriate wage rate and fringe benefits on the wage determination for the classification(s) of work actually performed, without regard to skill, except as provided in paragraph 4. of this section. Laborers or mechanics performing work in more than one classification may be compensated at the rate specified for each classification for the time actually worked therein: Provided, That the employer's payroll records accurately set forth the time spent in each classification in which work is performed. The wage determination (including any additional classifications and wage rates conformed under paragraph 1.c. of this section) and the Davis-Bacon poster (WH–1321) must be posted at all times by the contractor and its subcontractors at the site of the work in a prominent and accessible place where it can be easily seen by the workers.
b. Frequently recurring classifications. (1) In addition to wage and fringe benefit rates that have been determined to be prevailing under the procedures set forth in 29 CFR part 1, a wage determination may contain, pursuant to § 1.3(f), wage and fringe benefit rates for classifications of laborers and mechanics for which conformance requests are regularly submitted pursuant to paragraph 1.c. of this section, provided that:
(i) The work performed by the classification is not performed by a classification in the wage determination for which a prevailing wage rate has been determined;
(ii) The classification is used in the area by the construction industry; and (iii) The wage rate for the classification bears a reasonable relationship to the prevailing wage rates contained in the wage determination.
(2) The Administrator will establish wage rates for such classifications in accordance with paragraph 1.c.(1)(iii) of this section. Work performed in such a classification must be paid at no less than the wage and fringe benefit rate listed on the wage determination for such classification.
c. Conformance. (1) The contracting officer must require that any class of laborers or mechanics, including helpers, which is not listed in the wage determination and which is to be employed under the contract be classified in conformance with the wage determination. Conformance of an additional classification and wage rate and fringe benefits is appropriate only when the following criteria have been met:
(i) The work to be performed by the classification requested is not performed by a classification in the wage determination; and
(ii) The classification is used in the area by the construction industry; and (iii) The proposed wage rate, including any bona fide fringe benefits, bears a reasonable relationship to the wage rates contained in the wage determination.
(2) The conformance process may not be used to split, subdivide, or otherwise avoid application of classifications listed in the wage determination.
(3) If the contractor and the laborers and mechanics to be employed in the classification (if known), or their representatives, and the contracting officer agree on the classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits where appropriate), a report of the action taken will be sent by the contracting officer by email to [email protected]. The Administrator, or an authorized representative, will approve, modify, or disapprove every additional classification action within 30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting officer or will notify the contracting officer within the 30–day period that additional time is necessary. (4) In the event the contractor, the laborers or mechanics to be employed in the classification or their representatives, and the contracting officer do not agree on the proposed classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits, where appropriate), the contracting officer will, by email to [email protected], refer the questions, including the views of all interested parties and the recommendation of the contracting officer, to the Administrator for determination. The Administrator, or an authorized representative, will issue a determination within 30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting officer or will notify the contracting officer within the 30–day period that additional time is necessary. (5) The contracting officer must promptly notify the contractor of the action taken by the Wage and Hour Division under paragraphs 1.c.(3) and (4) of this section. The contractor must furnish a written copy of such determination to each affected worker or it must be posted as a part of the wage determination. The wage rate (including fringe benefits where appropriate) determined pursuant to paragraph 1.c.(3) or (4) of this section must be paid to all workers performing work in the classification under this contract from the first day on which work is performed in the classification.
30 d. Fringe benefits not expressed as an hourly rate. Whenever the minimum wage rate prescribed in the contract for a class of laborers or mechanics includes a fringe benefit which is not expressed as an hourly rate, the contractor may either pay the benefit as stated in the wage determination or may pay another bona fide fringe benefit or an hourly cash equivalent thereof.
e. Unfunded plans. If the contractor does not make
payments to a trustee or other third person, the contractor may consider as part of the wages of any laborer or mechanic the amount of any costs reasonably anticipated in providing bona fide fringe benefits under a plan or program, Provided, That the Secretary of Labor has found, upon the written request of the contractor, in accordance with the criteria set forth in § 5.28, that the applicable standards of the Davis-Bacon Act have been met. The Secretary of Labor may require the contractor to set aside in a separate account assets for the meeting of obligations under the plan or program.
f. Interest. In the event of a failure to pay all or part of the wages required by the contract, the contractor will be required to pay interest on any underpayment of wages.
2. Withholding (29 CFR 5.5)
a. Withholding requirements. The contracting agency may, upon its own action, or must, upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor, withhold or cause to be withheld from the contractor so much of the accrued payments or advances as may be considered necessary to satisfy the liabilities of the prime contractor or any subcontractor for the full amount of wages and monetary relief, including interest, required by the clauses set forth in this section for violations of this contract, or to satisfy any such liabilities required by any other Federal contract, or federally assisted contract subject to Davis-Bacon labor standards, that is held by the same prime contractor (as defined in § 5.2). The necessary funds may be withheld from the contractor under this contract, any other Federal contract with the same prime contractor, or any other federally assisted contract that is subject to Davis-Bacon labor standards requirements and is held by the same prime contractor, regardless of whether the other contract was awarded or assisted by the same agency, and such funds may be used to satisfy the contractor liability for which the funds were withheld. In the event of a contractor's failure to pay any laborer or mechanic, including any apprentice or helper working on the site of the work all or part of the wages required by the contract, or upon the contractor's failure to submit the required records as discussed in paragraph 3.d. of this section, the contracting agency may on its own initiative and after written notice to the contractor, take such action as may be necessary to cause the suspension of any further payment, advance, or guarantee of funds until such violations have ceased.
b. Priority to withheld funds. The Department has priority to funds withheld or to be withheld in accordance with paragraph
2.a. of this section or Section V, paragraph 3.a., or both, over claims to those funds by:
(1) A contractor's surety(ies), including without limitation performance bond sureties and payment bond sureties; (2) A contracting agency for its reprocurement costs;
(3) A trustee(s) (either a court-appointed trustee or a U.S. trustee, or both) in bankruptcy of a contractor, or a contractor's bankruptcy estate;
(4) A contractor's assignee(s);
(5) A contractor's successor(s); or
(6) A claim asserted under the Prompt Payment Act, 31 U.S.C. 3901–3907.
3. Records and certified payrolls (29 CFR 5.5)
a. Basic record requirements (1) Length of record retention. All regular payrolls and other basic records must be maintained by the contractor and any subcontractor during the course of the work and preserved for all laborers and mechanics working at the site of the work (or otherwise working in construction or development of the project under a development statute) for a period of at least 3 years after all the work on the prime contract is completed. (2) Information required. Such records must contain the name; Social Security number; last known address, telephone number, and email address of each such worker; each worker's correct classification(s) of work actually performed; hourly rates of wages paid (including rates of contributions or costs anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits or cash equivalents thereof of the types described in 40 U.S.C. 3141(2)(B) of the Davis-Bacon Act); daily and weekly number of hours actually worked in total and on each covered contract; deductions made; and actual wages paid.
(3) Additional records relating to fringe benefits. Whenever the Secretary of Labor has found under paragraph 1.e. of this section that the wages of any laborer or mechanic include the amount of any costs reasonably anticipated in providing benefits under a plan or program described in 40 U.S.C. 3141(2)(B) of the Davis-Bacon Act, the contractor must maintain records which show that the commitment to provide such benefits is enforceable, that the plan or program is financially responsible, and that the plan or program has been communicated in writing to the laborers or mechanics affected, and records which show the costs anticipated or the actual cost incurred in providing such benefits.
(4) Additional records relating to apprenticeship. Contractors with apprentices working under approved programs must maintain written evidence of the registration of apprenticeship programs, the registration of the apprentices, and the ratios and wage rates prescribed in the applicable programs. b. Certified payroll requirements (1) Frequency and method of submission. The contractor or subcontractor must submit weekly, for each week in which any DBA- or Related Actscovered work is performed, certified payrolls to the contracting agency. The prime contractor is responsible for the submission of all certified payrolls by all subcontractors. A contracting agency or prime contractor may permit or require contractors to submit certified payrolls through an electronic system, as long as the electronic system
31 requires a legally valid electronic signature; the system allows the contractor, the contracting agency, and the Department of Labor to access the certified payrolls upon request for at least 3 years after the work on the prime contract has been completed; and the contracting agency or prime contractor permits other methods of submission in situations where the contractor is unable or limited in its ability to use or access the electronic system. (2) Information required. The certified payrolls submitted must set out accurately and completely all of the information required to be maintained under paragraph 3.a.(2) of this section, except that full Social Security numbers and last known addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses must not be included on weekly transmittals. Instead, the certified payrolls need only include an individually identifying number for each worker ( e.g., the last four digits of the worker's Social Security number). The required weekly certified payroll information may be submitted using Optional Form WH–347 or in any other format desired. Optional Form WH–347 is available for this purpose from the Wage and Hour Division website at https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/ legacy/files/wh347/.pdf or its successor website. It is not a violation of this section for a prime contractor to require a subcontractor to provide full Social Security numbers and last known addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses to the prime contractor for its own records, without weekly submission by the subcontractor to the contracting agency. (3) Statement of Compliance. Each certified payroll submitted must be accompanied by a “Statement of Compliance,” signed by the contractor or subcontractor, or the contractor's or subcontractor's agent who pays or supervises the payment of the persons working on the contract, and must certify the following:
(i) That the certified payroll for the payroll period contains the information required to be provided under paragraph 3.b. of this section, the appropriate information and basic records are being maintained under paragraph
3.a. of this section, and such information and records are correct and complete; (ii) That each laborer or mechanic (including each helper and apprentice) working on the contract during the payroll period has been paid the full weekly wages earned, without rebate, either directly or indirectly, and that no deductions have been made either directly or indirectly from the full wages earned, other than permissible deductions as set forth in 29 CFR part 3; and
(iii) That each laborer or mechanic has been paid not less than the applicable wage rates and fringe benefits or cash equivalents for the classification(s) of work actually performed, as specified in the applicable wage determination incorporated into the contract.
(4) Use of Optional Form WH–347. The weekly submission of a properly executed certification set forth on the reverse side of Optional Form WH–347 will satisfy the requirement for submission of the “Statement of Compliance” required by paragraph 3.b.(3) of this section.
(5) Signature. The signature by the contractor, subcontractor, or the contractor's or subcontractor's agent must be an original handwritten signature or a legally valid electronic signature. (6) Falsification. The falsification of any of the above certifications may subject the contractor or subcontractor to civil or criminal prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 31 U.S.C. 3729. (7) Length of certified payroll retention. The contractor or subcontractor must preserve all certified payrolls during the course of the work and for a period of 3 years after all the work on the prime contract is completed. c. Contracts, subcontracts, and related documents. The
contractor or subcontractor must maintain this contract or subcontract and related documents including, without limitation, bids, proposals, amendments, modifications, and extensions. The contractor or subcontractor must preserve these contracts, subcontracts, and related documents during the course of the work and for a period of 3 years after all the work on the prime contract is completed. d. Required disclosures and access (1) Required record
disclosures and access to workers. The contractor or subcontractor must make the records required under paragraphs 3.a. through 3.c. of this section, and any other documents that the contracting agency, the State DOT, the FHWA, or the Department of Labor deems necessary to determine compliance with the labor standards provisions of any of the applicable statutes referenced by § 5.1, available for inspection, copying, or transcription by authorized representatives of the contracting agency, the State DOT, the FHWA, or the Department of Labor, and must permit such representatives to interview workers during working hours on the job. (2) Sanctions for non-compliance with records and worker access requirements. If the contractor or subcontractor fails to submit the required records or to make them available, or refuses to permit worker interviews during working hours on the job, the Federal agency may, after written notice to the contractor, sponsor, applicant, owner, or other entity, as the case may be, that maintains such records or that employs such workers, take such action as may be necessary to cause the suspension of any further payment, advance, or guarantee of funds. Furthermore, failure to submit the required records upon request or to make such records available, or to permit worker interviews during working hours on the job, may be grounds for debarment action pursuant to § 5.12. In addition, any contractor or other person that fails to submit the required records or make those records available to WHD within the time WHD requests that the records be produced will be precluded from introducing as evidence in an administrative proceeding under 29 CFR part 6 any of the required records that were not provided or made available to WHD. WHD will take into consideration a reasonable request from the contractor or person for an extension of the time for submission of records. WHD will determine the reasonableness of the request and may consider, among other things, the location of the records and the volume of production. (3) Required information disclosures. Contractors and subcontractors must maintain the full Social Security number and last known address, telephone number, and email address of each covered worker, and must provide them upon request to the contracting agency, the State DOT, the FHWA, the contractor, or the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor for purposes of an investigation or other compliance action.
32 4. Apprentices and equal employment opportunity (29 CFR
5.5)
a. Apprentices (1) Rate of pay. Apprentices will be permitted to work at less than the predetermined rate for the work they perform when they are employed pursuant to and individually registered in a bona fide apprenticeship program registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship (OA), or with a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the OA. A person who is not individually registered in the program, but who has been certified by the OA or a State Apprenticeship Agency (where appropriate) to be eligible for probationary employment as an apprentice, will be permitted to work at less than the predetermined rate for the work they perform in the first 90 days of probationary employment as an apprentice in such a program. In the event the OA or a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the OA withdraws approval of an apprenticeship program, the contractor will no longer be permitted to use apprentices at less than the applicable predetermined rate for the work performed until an acceptable program is approved.
(2) Fringe benefits. Apprentices must be paid fringe benefits in accordance with the provisions of the apprenticeship program. If the apprenticeship program does not specify fringe benefits, apprentices must be paid the full amount of fringe benefits listed on the wage determination for the applicable classification. If the Administrator determines that a different practice prevails for the applicable apprentice classification, fringe benefits must be paid in accordance with that determination.
(3) Apprenticeship ratio. The allowable ratio of apprentices to journeyworkers on the job site in any craft classification must not be greater than the ratio permitted to the contractor as to the entire work force under the registered program or the ratio applicable to the locality of the project pursuant to paragraph 4.a.(4) of this section.
Any worker listed on a payroll at an apprentice wage rate, who is not registered or otherwise employed as stated in paragraph 4.a.(1) of this section, must be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the classification of work actually performed. In addition, any apprentice performing work on the job site in excess of the ratio permitted under this section must be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the work actually performed.
(4) Reciprocity of ratios and wage rates. Where a contractor is performing construction on a project in a locality other than the locality in which its program is registered, the ratios and wage rates (expressed in percentages of the journeyworker's hourly rate) applicable within the locality in which the construction is being performed must be observed. If there is no applicable ratio or wage rate for the locality of the project, the ratio and wage rate specified in the contractor's registered program must be observed.
b. Equal employment opportunity. The use of apprentices and journeyworkers under this part must be in conformity with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Executive Order 11246, as amended, and 29 CFR part 30.
c. Apprentices and Trainees (programs of the U.S. DOT).
Apprentices and trainees working under apprenticeship and skill training programs which have been certified by the Secretary of Transportation as promoting EEO in connection with Federal-aid highway construction programs are not subject to the requirements of paragraph 4 of this Section IV. 23 CFR 230.111(e)(2). The straight time hourly wage rates for apprentices and trainees under such programs will be established by the particular programs. The ratio of apprentices and trainees to journeyworkers shall not be greater than permitted by the terms of the particular program.
5. Compliance with Copeland Act requirements. The contractor shall comply with the requirements of 29 CFR part 3, which are incorporated by reference in this contract as provided in 29 CFR 5.5.
6. Subcontracts. The contractor or subcontractor must insert FHWA-1273 in any subcontracts, along with the applicable wage determination(s) and such other clauses or contract modifications as the contracting agency may by appropriate instructions require, and a clause requiring the subcontractors to include these clauses and wage determination(s) in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime contractor is responsible for the compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with all the contract clauses in this section. In the event of any violations of these clauses, the prime contractor and any subcontractor(s) responsible will be liable for any unpaid wages and monetary relief, including interest from the date of the underpayment or loss, due to any workers of lower-tier subcontractors, and may be subject to debarment, as appropriate. 29 CFR 5.5.
7. Contract termination: debarment. A breach of the contract clauses in 29 CFR 5.5 may be grounds for termination of the contract, and for debarment as a contractor and a subcontractor as provided in 29 CFR 5.12.
8. Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act requirements. All rulings and interpretations of the DavisBacon and Related Acts contained in 29 CFR parts 1, 3, and 5 are herein incorporated by reference in this contract as provided in 29 CFR 5.5.
9. Disputes concerning labor standards. As provided in 29 CFR 5.5, disputes arising out of the labor standards provisions of this contract shall not be subject to the general disputes clause of this contract. Such disputes shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures of the Department of Labor set forth in 29 CFR parts 5, 6, and 7.
Disputes within the meaning of this clause include disputes between the contractor (or any of its subcontractors) and the contracting agency, the U.S. Department of Labor, or the employees or their representatives.
10. Certification of eligibility. a. By entering into this contract, the contractor certifies that neither it nor any person or firm who has an interest in the contractor's firm is a person or firm ineligible to be awarded Government contracts by virtue of 40 U.S.C. 3144(b) or § 5.12(a).
b. No part of this contract shall be subcontracted to any
33 person or firm ineligible for award of a Government contract by virtue of 40 U.S.C. 3144(b) or § 5.12(a). c. The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in the U.S. Code, Title 18 Crimes and Criminal Procedure, 18 U.S.C. 1001.
11. Anti-retaliation. It is unlawful for any person to discharge, demote, intimidate, threaten, restrain, coerce, blacklist, harass, or in any other manner discriminate against, or to cause any person to discharge, demote, intimidate, threaten, restrain, coerce, blacklist, harass, or in any other manner discriminate against, any worker or job applicant for:
a. Notifying any contractor of any conduct which the worker reasonably believes constitutes a violation of the DBA, Related Acts, this part, or 29 CFR part 1 or 3; b. Filing any complaint, initiating or causing to be initiated any proceeding, or otherwise asserting or seeking to assert on behalf of themselves or others any right or protection under the DBA, Related Acts, this part, or 29 CFR part 1 or 3; c. Cooperating in any investigation or other compliance action, or testifying in any proceeding under the DBA, Related Acts, this part, or 29 CFR part 1 or 3; or d. Informing any other person about their rights under the DBA, Related Acts, this part, or 29 CFR part 1 or 3.
V. CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT
Pursuant to 29 CFR 5.5(b), the following clauses apply to any Federal-aid construction contract in an amount in excess of $100,000 and subject to the overtime provisions of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. These clauses shall be inserted in addition to the clauses required by 29 CFR 5.5(a) or 29 CFR 4.6. As used in this paragraph, the terms laborers and mechanics include watchpersons and guards.
1. Overtime requirements. No contractor or subcontractor contracting for any part of the contract work which may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics shall require or permit any such laborer or mechanic in any workweek in which he or she is employed on such work to work in excess of forty hours in such workweek unless such laborer or mechanic receives compensation at a rate not less than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in such workweek. 29 CFR 5.5.
2. Violation; liability for unpaid wages; liquidated damages. In the event of any violation of the clause set forth in paragraph 1. of this section the contractor and any subcontractor responsible therefor shall be liable for the unpaid wages and interest from the date of the underpayment. In addition, such contractor and subcontractor shall be liable to the United States (in the case of work done under contract for the District of Columbia or a territory, to such District or to such territory), for liquidated damages. Such liquidated damages shall be computed with respect to each individual laborer or mechanic, including watchpersons and guards, employed in violation of the clause set forth in paragraph 1. of this section, in the sum currently provided in 29 CFR 5.5(b)(2)* for each calendar day on which such individual was required or permitted to work in excess of the standard workweek of forty hours without payment of the overtime wages required by the clause set forth in paragraph 1. of this section. * $31 as of January 15, 2023 (See 88 FR 88 FR 2210) as may be adjusted annually by the Department of Labor, pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990.
3. Withholding for unpaid wages and liquidated damages
a. Withholding process. The FHWA or the contracting
agency may, upon its own action, or must, upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor, withhold or cause to be withheld from the contractor so much of the accrued payments or advances as may be considered necessary to satisfy the liabilities of the prime contractor or any subcontractor for any unpaid wages; monetary relief, including interest; and liquidated damages required by the clauses set forth in this section on this contract, any other Federal contract with the same prime contractor, or any other federally assisted contract subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act that is held by the same prime contractor (as defined in § 5.2).
The necessary funds may be withheld from the contractor under this contract, any other Federal contract with the same prime contractor, or any other federally assisted contract that is subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and is held by the same prime contractor, regardless of whether the other contract was awarded or assisted by the same agency, and such funds may be used to satisfy the contractor liability for which the funds were withheld.
b. Priority to withheld funds. The Department has priority to funds withheld or to be withheld in accordance with Section IV paragraph 2.a. or paragraph 3.a. of this section, or both, over claims to those funds by:
(1) A contractor's surety(ies), including without limitation performance bond sureties and payment bond sureties; (2) A contracting agency for its reprocurement costs;
(3) A trustee(s) (either a court-appointed trustee or a U.S. trustee, or both) in bankruptcy of a contractor, or a contractor's bankruptcy estate;
(4) A contractor's assignee(s);
(5) A contractor's successor(s); or
(6) A claim asserted under the Prompt Payment Act, 31 U.S.C. 3901–3907.
4. Subcontracts. The contractor or subcontractor must insert in any subcontracts the clauses set forth in paragraphs 1. through 5. of this section and a clause requiring the subcontractors to include these clauses in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime contractor is responsible for compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with the clauses set forth in paragraphs 1. through 5. In the event of any violations of these clauses, the prime contractor and any subcontractor(s) responsible will be liable for any unpaid wages and monetary relief,
34 including interest from the date of the underpayment or loss, due to any workers of lowertier subcontractors, and associated liquidated damages and may be subject to debarment, as appropriate.
5. Anti-retaliation. It is unlawful for any person to discharge, demote, intimidate, threaten, restrain, coerce, blacklist, harass, or in any other manner discriminate against, or to cause any person to discharge, demote, intimidate, threaten, restrain, coerce, blacklist, harass, or in any other manner discriminate against, any worker or job applicant for:
a. Notifying any contractor of any conduct which the worker reasonably believes constitutes a violation of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (CWHSSA) or its implementing regulations in this part;
b. Filing any complaint, initiating or causing to be initiated any proceeding, or otherwise asserting or seeking to assert on behalf of themselves or others any right or protection under
CWHSSA or this part;
c. Cooperating in any investigation or other compliance action, or testifying in any proceeding under CWHSSA or this part; or d. Informing any other person about their rights under CWHSSA or this part.
VI. SUBLETTING OR ASSIGNING THE CONTRACT
This provision is applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts on the National Highway System pursuant to 23 CFR 635.116.
1. The contractor shall perform with its own organization contract work amounting to not less than 30 percent (or a greater percentage if specified elsewhere in the contract) of the total original contract price, excluding any specialty items designated by the contracting agency. Specialty items may be performed by subcontract and the amount of any such specialty items performed may be deducted from the total original contract price before computing the amount of work required to be performed by the contractor's own organization (23 CFR 635.116). a. The term “perform work with its own organization” in paragraph 1 of Section VI refers to workers employed or leased by the prime contractor, and equipment owned or rented by the prime contractor, with or without operators. Such term does not include employees or equipment of a subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor, agents of the prime contractor, or any other assignees. The term may include payments for the costs of hiring leased employees from an employee leasing firm meeting all relevant Federal and State regulatory requirements. Leased employees may only be included in this term if the prime contractor meets all of the
following conditions: (based on longstanding interpretation) (1) the prime contractor maintains control over the supervision of the day-to-day activities of the leased employees;
(2) the prime contractor remains responsible for the quality of the work of the leased employees; (3) the prime contractor retains all power to accept or exclude individual employees from work on the project; and (4) the prime contractor remains ultimately responsible for the payment of predetermined minimum wages, the submission of payrolls, statements of compliance and all other Federal regulatory requirements. b. "Specialty Items" shall be construed to be limited to work that requires highly specialized knowledge, abilities, or equipment not ordinarily available in the type of contracting organizations qualified and expected to bid or propose on the contract as a whole and in general are to be limited to minor components of the overall contract. 23 CFR 635.102.
2. Pursuant to 23 CFR 635.116(a), the contract amount upon which the requirements set forth in paragraph (1) of Section VI is computed includes the cost of material and manufactured products which are to be purchased or produced by the contractor under the contract provisions.
3. Pursuant to 23 CFR 635.116(c), the contractor shall furnish (a) a competent superintendent or supervisor who is employed by the firm, has full authority to direct performance of the work in accordance with the contract requirements, and is in charge of all construction operations (regardless of who performs the work) and (b) such other of its own organizational resources (supervision, management, and engineering services) as the contracting officer determines is necessary to assure the performance of the contract.
4. No portion of the contract shall be sublet, assigned or otherwise disposed of except with the written consent of the contracting officer, or authorized representative, and such consent when given shall not be construed to relieve the contractor of any responsibility for the fulfillment of the contract. Written consent will be given only after the contracting agency has assured that each subcontract is evidenced in writing and that it contains all pertinent provisions and requirements of the prime contract. (based on longstanding interpretation of 23 CFR 635.116).
5. The 30-percent self-performance requirement of paragraph (1) is not applicable to design-build contracts;
35 however, contracting agencies may establish their own self-performance requirements. 23 CFR 635.116(d).
VII. SAFETY: ACCIDENT PREVENTION
This provision is applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts and to all related subcontracts.
1. In the performance of this contract the contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws governing safety, health, and sanitation (23 CFR Part 635). The contractor shall provide all safeguards, safety devices and protective equipment and take any other needed actions as it determines, or as the contracting officer may determine, to be reasonably necessary to protect the life and health of employees on the job and the safety of the public and to protect property in connection with the performance of the work covered by the contract. 23 CFR 635.108.
2. It is a condition of this contract, and shall be made a condition of each subcontract, which the contractor enters into pursuant to this contract, that the contractor and any subcontractor shall not permit any employee, in performance of the contract, to work in surroundings or under conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to his/her health or safety, as determined under construction safety and health standards (29 CFR Part 1926) promulgated by the Secretary of Labor, in accordance with Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C.
3704). 29 CFR 1926.10.
3. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1926.3, it is a condition of this contract that the Secretary of Labor or authorized representative thereof, shall have right of entry to any site of contract performance to inspect or investigate the matter of compliance with the construction safety and health standards and to carry out the duties of the Secretary under Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3704).
VIII. FALSE STATEMENTS CONCERNING HIGHWAY PROJECTS
This provision is applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts and to all related subcontracts.
In order to assure high quality and durable construction in conformity with approved plans and specifications and a high degree of reliability on statements and representations made by engineers, contractors, suppliers, and workers on Federalaid highway projects, it is essential that all persons concerned with the project perform their functions as carefully, thoroughly, and honestly as possible. Willful falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation with respect to any facts related to the project is a violation of Federal law. To prevent any misunderstanding regarding the seriousness of these and similar acts, Form FHWA-1022 shall be posted on each Federal-aid highway project (23 CFR Part 635) in one or more places where it is readily available to all persons concerned with the project:
18 U.S.C. 1020 reads as follows:
"Whoever, being an officer, agent, or employee of the United States, or of any State or Territory, or whoever, whether a person, association, firm, or corporation, knowingly makes any false statement, false representation, or false report as to the character, quality, quantity, or cost of the material used or to be used, or the quantity or quality of the work performed or to be performed, or the cost thereof in connection with the submission of plans, maps, specifications, contracts, or costs of construction on any highway or related project submitted for approval to the Secretary of Transportation; or
Whoever knowingly makes any false statement, false representation, false report or false claim with respect to the character, quality, quantity, or cost of any work performed or to be performed, or materials furnished or to be furnished, in connection with the construction of any highway or related project approved by the Secretary of Transportation; or Whoever knowingly makes any false statement or false representation as to material fact in any statement, certificate, or report submitted pursuant to provisions of the Federal-aid Roads Act approved July 11, 1916, (39 Stat. 355), as amended and supplemented;
Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 years or both." IX. IMPLEMENTATION OF CLEAN AIR ACT AND FEDERAL
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT (42 U.S.C. 7606; 2 CFR 200.88; EO 11738)
36 This provision is applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts in excess of $150,000 and to all related subcontracts. 48 CFR 2.101; 2 CFR 200.327.
By submission of this bid/proposal or the execution of this contract or subcontract, as appropriate, the bidder, proposer, Federal-aid construction contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or vendor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251-1387). Violations must be reported to the Federal Highway Administration and the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency. 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II.
The contractor agrees to include or cause to be included the requirements of this Section in every subcontract, and further agrees to take such action as the contracting agency may direct as a means of enforcing such requirements. 2 CFR 200.327.
X. CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION This provision is applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts, design-build contracts, subcontracts, lower-tier subcontracts, purchase orders, lease agreements, consultant contracts or any other covered transaction requiring FHWA approval or that is estimated to cost $25,000 or more – as defined in 2 CFR Parts 180 and 1200. 2 CFR 180.220 and 1200.220.
1. Instructions for Certification – First Tier Participants:
a. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective first tier participant is providing the certification set out below.
b. The inability of a person to provide the certification set out below will not necessarily result in denial of participation in this covered transaction. The prospective first tier participant shall submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the certification set out below. The certification or explanation will be considered in connection with the department or agency's determination whether to enter into this transaction. However, failure of the prospective first tier participant to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such a person from participation in this transaction. 2 CFR 180.320.
c. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when the contracting agency determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later determined that the prospective participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the contracting agency may terminate this transaction for cause of default. 2 CFR 180.325. d. The prospective first tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the contracting agency to whom this proposal is submitted if any time the prospective first tier participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. 2 CFR 180.345 and 180.350. e. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "participant," "person," "principal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, are defined in 2 CFR Parts 180, Subpart I, 180.900-180.1020, and 1200. “First Tier Covered Transactions” refers to any covered transaction between a recipient or subrecipient of Federal funds and a participant (such as the prime or general contract). “Lower Tier Covered Transactions” refers to any covered transaction under a First Tier Covered Transaction (such as subcontracts). “First Tier Participant” refers to the participant who has entered into a covered transaction with a recipient or subrecipient of Federal funds (such as the prime or general contractor). “Lower Tier Participant” refers any participant who has entered into a covered transaction with a First Tier Participant or other Lower Tier Participants (such as subcontractors and suppliers). f. The prospective first tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency entering into this transaction. 2 CFR 180.330. g. The prospective first tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transactions," provided by the department or contracting agency, entering into this covered transaction, without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions exceeding the $25,000 threshold. 2 CFR 180.220 and 180.300.
h. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. 2 CFR 180.300; 180.320, and 180.325. A participant is
37 responsible for ensuring that its principals are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to participate in covered transactions. 2 CFR 180.335. To verify the eligibility of its principals, as well as the eligibility of any lower tier prospective participants, each participant may, but is not required to, check the System for Award Management website (https://www.sam.gov/). 2 CFR 180.300, 180.320, and 180.325. i. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require the establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of the prospective participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.
j. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph (f) of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default. 2 CFR 180.325. * * * * *
2. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion – First Tier Participants:
a. The prospective first tier participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals:
(1) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participating in covered transactions by any Federal department or agency, 2 CFR 180.335;. (2) Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false
statements, or receiving stolen property, 2 CFR 180.800; (3) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (a)(2) of this certification, 2 CFR 180.700 and
180.800; and
(4) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default. 2 CFR 180.335(d). (5) Are not a corporation that has been convicted of a felony violation under any Federal law within the two-year period preceding this proposal (USDOT Order 4200.6 implementing appropriations act requirements); and
(6) Are not a corporation with any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted, or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability (USDOT Order 4200.6 implementing appropriations act requirements).
b. Where the prospective participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant should attach an explanation to this proposal. 2 CFR 180.335 and 180.340. * * * * *
3. Instructions for Certification - Lower Tier Participants:
(Applicable to all subcontracts, purchase orders, and other lower tier transactions requiring prior FHWA approval or estimated to cost $25,000 or more - 2 CFR Parts 180 and 1200). 2 CFR 180.220 and 1200.220. a. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective lower tier participant is providing the certification set out below.
b. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department, or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.
38 c. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. 2 CFR 180.365.
d. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "participant," "person," "principal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, are defined in 2 CFR Parts 180, Subpart I, 180.900 – 180.1020, and 1200. You may contact the person to which this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations. “First Tier Covered Transactions” refers to any covered transaction between a recipient or subrecipient of Federal funds and a participant (such as the prime or general contract). “Lower Tier Covered Transactions” refers to any covered transaction under a First Tier Covered Transaction (such as subcontracts). “First Tier Participant” refers to the participant who has entered into a covered transaction with a recipient or subrecipient of Federal funds (such as the prime or general contractor). “Lower Tier Participant” refers any participant who has entered into a covered transaction with a First Tier Participant or other Lower Tier Participants (such as subcontractors and suppliers).
e. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency with which this transaction originated. 2 CFR 1200.220 and 1200.332.
f. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include this clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transaction," without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions exceeding the $25,000 threshold. 2 CFR 180.220 and 1200.220. g. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant is responsible for ensuring that its principals are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to participate in covered transactions. To verify the eligibility of its principals, as well as the eligibility of any lower tier prospective participants, each participant may, but is not required to, check the System for Award Management website (https://www.sam.gov/), which is compiled by the General Services Administration. 2 CFR 180.300, 180.320, 180.330, and 180.335. h. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.
i. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph e of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment. 2 CFR 180.325. * * * * *
4. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion--Lower Tier Participants:
a. The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals:
(1) is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participating in covered transactions by any Federal
department or agency, 2 CFR 180.355;
(2) is a corporation that has been convicted of a felony violation under any Federal law within the two-year period preceding this proposal (USDOT Order 4200.6 implementing appropriations act requirements); and
(3) is a corporation with any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted, or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability. (USDOT Order 4200.6 implementing appropriations act requirements)
b. Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant should attach an explanation to this proposal.
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XI. CERTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF CONTRACT FUNDS FOR LOBBYING This provision is applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts and to all related subcontracts which exceed $100,000. 49 CFR Part 20, App. A.
1. The prospective participant certifies, by signing and submitting this bid or proposal, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
a. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
b. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions.
2. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
3. The prospective participant also agrees by submitting its bid or proposal that the participant shall require that the language of this certification be included in all lower tier subcontracts, which exceed $100,000 and that all such recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
XII. USE OF UNITED STATES-FLAG VESSELS:
This provision is applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts, design-build contracts, subcontracts, lower-tier subcontracts, purchase orders, lease agreements, or any other covered transaction. 46 CFR Part 381.
This requirement applies to material or equipment that is acquired for a specific Federal-aid highway project. 46 CFR 381.7. It is not applicable to goods or materials that come into inventories independent of an FHWA fundedcontract.
When oceanic shipments (or shipments across the Great Lakes) are necessary for materials or equipment acquired for a specific Federal-aid construction project, the bidder, proposer, contractor, subcontractor, or vendor agrees:
1. To utilize privately owned United States-flag commercial vessels to ship at least 50 percent of the gross tonnage (computed separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners, and tankers) involved, whenever shipping any equipment, material, or commodities pursuant to this contract, to the extent such vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates for United States-flag commercial vessels. 46 CFR 381.7.
2. To furnish within 20 days following the date of loading for shipments originating within the United States or within 30 working days following the date of loading for shipments originating outside the United States, a legible copy of a rated, ‘on-board’ commercial ocean bill-of-lading in English for each shipment of cargo described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section to both the Contracting Officer (through the prime contractor in the case of subcontractor bills-of-lading) and to the Office of Cargo and Commercial Sealift (MAR-620), Maritime Administration, Washington, DC 20590. (MARAD requires copies of the ocean carrier's (master) bills of lading, certified onboard, dated, with rates and charges. These bills of lading may contain business sensitive information and therefore may be submitted directly to MARAD by the Ocean Transportation Intermediary on behalf of the contractor). 46 CFR 381.7.
40 ATTACHMENT A - EMPLOYMENT AND MATERIALS PREFERENCE FOR APPALACHIAN
DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY SYSTEM OR APPALACHIAN LOCAL ACCESS
ROAD CONTRACTS (23 CFR 633, Subpart B, Appendix B) This provision is applicable to all Federal-aid projects funded under the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965.
1. During the performance of this contract, the contractor undertaking to do work which is, or reasonably may be, done as on-site work, shall give preference to qualified persons who regularly reside in the labor area as designated by the DOL wherein the contract work is situated, or the subregion, or the Appalachian counties of the State wherein the contract work is situated, except:
a. To the extent that qualified persons regularly residing in the area are not available. b. For the reasonable needs of the contractor to employ supervisory or specially experienced personnel necessary to assure an efficient execution of the contract work. c. For the obligation of the contractor to offer employment to present or former employees as the result of a lawful collective bargaining contract, provided that the number of nonresident persons employed under this subparagraph (1c) shall not exceed 20 percent of the total number of employees employed by the contractor on the contract work, except as provided in subparagraph (4) below.
2. The contractor shall place a job order with the State Employment Service indicating (a) the classifications of the laborers, mechanics and other employees required to perform the contract work, (b) the number of employees required in each classification, (c) the date on which the participant estimates such employees will be required, and (d) any other pertinent information required by the State Employment Service to complete the job order form. The job order may be placed with the State Employment Service in writing or by telephone. If during the course of the contract work, the information submitted by the contractor in the original job order is substantially modified, the participant shall promptly notify the State Employment Service.
3. The contractor shall give full consideration to all qualified job applicants referred to him by the State Employment Service. The contractor is not required to grant employment to any job applicants who, in his opinion, are not qualified to perform the classification of work required.
4. If, within one week following the placing of a job order by the contractor with the State Employment Service, the State Employment Service is unable to refer any qualified job applicants to the contractor, or less than the number requested, the State Employment Service will forward a certificate to the contractor indicating the unavailability of applicants. Such certificate shall be made a part of the contractor's permanent project records.
Upon receipt of this certificate, the contractor may employ persons who do not normally reside in the labor area to fill positions covered by the certificate, notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (1c) above.
5. The provisions of 23 CFR 633.207(e) allow the contracting agency to provide a contractual preference for the use of mineral resource materials native to the Appalachian region.
6. The contractor shall include the provisions of Sections 1 through 4 of this Attachment A in every subcontract for work which is, or reasonably may be, done as on-site work.
41 To comply with Section II, "Nondiscrimination," of "Required Contract Provisions Federal-Aid Construction Contracts," the following are goals for female and minorityutilization goals for Federal-aid construction contracts and subcontracts that exceed $10,000:
The nationwide goal for female utilization is 6.9 percent.
The goals for minority utilization [45 Fed Reg 65984 (10/3/1980)] are as follows:
MINORITY UTILIZATION
GOALS
Economic
Area
Goal
(Percent
174 Redding CA:
Non-SMSA (Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area) Counties:
CA Lassen; CA Modoc; CA Plumas; CA Shasta; CA Siskiyou; CA Tehama
6.8 175
Eureka, CA
Non-SMSA Counties:
CA Del Norte; CA Humboldt; CA Trinity
6.6 San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA:
SMSA Counties: 28.9
7120 Salinas-Seaside-Monterey, CA
CA Monterey 25.6
7360 San Francisco-Oakland
CA Alameda; CA Contra Costa; CA Marin; CA San Francisco; CA San M t 7400 San Jose, CA 19.6
176 CA Santa Clara, CA
7485 Santa Cruz, 14.9
CA Santa Cruz
7500 Santa Rosa 9.1
CA Sonoma
8720 Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA 17.1
CA Napa; CA Solano
Non-SMSA Counties: 23.2
CA Lake; CA Mendocino; CA San Benito
Sacramento, CA:
SMSA Counties:
6920 Sacramento, CA 16.1
177 CA Placer; CA Sacramento; CA Yolo
Non-SMSA Counties 14.3
CA Butte; CA Colusa; CA El Dorado; CA Glenn; CA Nevada; CA Sierra; CASutter; CA Yuba
FEMALES AND MINORITY GOALS
42 178
Stockton-Modesto, CA:
SMSA Counties:
5170 Modesto,
CACA Stanislaus
8120 Stockton,
CACA San
Joaquin
Non-SMSA Counties
CA Alpine; CA Amador; CA Calaveras; CA Mariposa; CA Merced; CA Tuolumne
12.3 24.3
19.8 179
Fresno-Bakersfield,
CASMSA Counties:
0680 Bakersfield,
CACA Kern
2840 Fresno,
CACA Fresno
Non-SMSA Counties:
CA Kings; CA Madera; CA Tulare
19.1 26.1
23.6 180
Los Angeles, CA:
SMSA Counties:
0360 Anaheim-Santa Ana-Garden Grove,
CACA Orange
4480 Los Angeles-Long Beach,
CACA Los Angeles
6000 Oxnard-Simi Valley-Ventura,
CACA Ventura
6780 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
CA Riverside; CA San Bernardino
7480 Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc,
CACA Santa Barbara
Non-SMSA Counties
CA Inyo; CA Mono; CA San Luis Obispo
11.9 28.3
21.5 19.0
19.7 24.6
181
San Diego, CA:
SMSA Counties
7320 San Diego,
CACA San Diego
Non-SMSA
CountiesCA
Imperial
16.9 18.2
For each July during which work is performed under the contract, you and each nonmaterialsupplier subcontractor with a subcontract of $10,000 or more must complete Form FHWA PR1391 (Appendix C to 23 CFR 230). Submit the forms by August 15.
43 During the performance of this Agreement, the contractor, for itself, its assignees and successors in interest (hereinafter collectively referred to as Contractor) agrees as follows:
(1) Compliance with Regulations: CONTRACTOR shall
comply with the regulations relative to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21, as they may be amended from time to time, (hereinafter referred to as the REGULATIONS), which are herein incorporated by reference and made a partof this agreement. (2) Nondiscrimination: CONTRACTOR, with regard to the
work performed by itduring the AGREEMENT, shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color,sex, national origin, religion, age, or disability in the selection and retention of sub-applicants, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment.CONTRACTOR shall not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by Section 21.5 of the Regulations, including employment practices when the agreement covers a program set forth in Appendix B of the Regulations.
(3) Solicitations for Sub-agreements, Including Procurements of Materials andEquipment: In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by CONTRACTOR for work to be performed under a Sub-agreement, including procurements of materials or leases of equipment, each potential sub-applicant or supplier shall be notified by CONTRACTOR of the CONTRACTOR’S obligations under this Agreement and the Regulations relative to
nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national origin. (4) Information and Reports: CONTRACTOR shall provide all information and reports required by the Regulations, or directives issued pursuant thereto, andshall permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the California Department ofTransportation or FHWA to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Regulations or directives. Where any information required of CONTRACTOR isin the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, CONTRACTOR shall so certify to the California Department of Transportation or the FHWA as appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts CONTRACTOR has made to obtain the information.
(5) Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of
CONTRACTOR’s noncompliance with the nondiscrimination
provisions of this agreement, the California Department of Transportation shall impose such agreement sanctions as it or the FHWA may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:
(a) withholding of payments to CONTRACTOR under the
Agreement within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed 90 days; and/or
(b) cancellation, termination or suspension of the Agreement, in whole or in part. (6) Incorporation of Provisions: CONTRACTOR shall include the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (6)in every sub-agreement, including procurements ofmaterials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Regulations, or directives issued pursuant thereto.
CONTRACTOR shall take such action with respect to any sub-agreement or procurement as the California Department of Transportation or FHWA may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance, provided, however, that, in the event CONTRACTOR becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a sub-applicant or supplier as a result of such direction, CONTRACTOR may request the California Department of Transportation enter intosuch litigation to protect the interests of the State, and, in addition, CONTRACTORmay request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests ofthe United States
TITLE VI
44 BID PROPOSAL
45 CITY OF IMPERIAL
BID PROPOSAL
For
CRPL 5134(033)
EV CHARGING STATION INSTALLATION AND EV PURCHASE, PHASE II &
PHASE III
BID NO. 2026-XX
TO CITY OF IMPERIAL, as CITY:
In accordance with CITY’s “Notice Inviting Sealed Bids”, the undersigned BIDDER hereby proposes to furnish all materials, equipment, tools, labor, and incidentals required for the above stated project as set forth in the Contract Documents, and to perform all work in the manner and time prescribed.
BIDDER declares that this proposal is based upon careful examination of the work site, Plans, Specifications, Instructions to Bidders, and Contract Documents. If this proposal is accepted for award, BIDDER agrees to enter into a contract with the CITY at the unit and/or lump sum prices set forth in the following Proposal Bid Sheet. BIDDER understands that failure to enter into a contract in the manner and time prescribed will result in forfeiture to the CITY of the Bid Bond accompanying this proposal.
BIDDER understands that a bid is required for the entire work that the estimated quantities set forth in the Proposal Bid Sheet are solely for the purpose of comparing bids, and that final compensation under the contract will be based upon the actual quantities of work satisfactorily completed. It is agreed that the unit and/or lump sum prices bid include all appurtenant expenses, taxes, royalties, and fees. In the case of discrepancies in the amounts bid, unit prices shall govern over extended amounts.
BIDDER agrees and acknowledges that he is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workman’s compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and that the BIDDER will comply with such provisions of that code before commencing the performance of this Contract if awarded it.
BIDDER certifies that in all previous contracts or subcontracts, all reports which may have been due under the requirements of any agency, State, or Federal equal employment opportunity orders have been satisfactorily filed, and that no such reports are currently outstanding.
BIDDER declares that the only persons or parties interested in this proposal as principals are those named herein; that no officer, agent, or employee of the CITY is personally interested, directly or indirectly, in this proposal; that this proposal is made without connection to any other individual, firm, or corporation making a bid for the same work; and that this proposal is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud.
BIDDER certifies that affirmative action has been taken to seek out and consider disadvantaged business enterprises for those portions of the work to be subcontracted, and that such affirmative actions have been carefully documented, that said documentation is open to inspection, and that said affirmative action will remain in effect for the life of any contract awarded hereunder. Furthermore, BIDDER certifies that affirmative action will be taken to meet all equal employment opportunity requirements of the contract documents.
46 DATED: , 2026.
BIDDER:
BIDDER’S ADDRESS: BY:
TITLE:
TELEPHONE #:
FAX #:________________________
47 BIDDER'S INFORMATION
BIDDER certifies that the following information is true and correct:
Bidder's Name
Business Address
Telephone
State Contractor's License No. and Class
Original Date Issued Expiration Date
The following are the names, titles, addresses, and phone numbers of all individuals, firm members, partners, joint ventures, and/or corporate officers having a principal interest in this proposal:
The dates of any voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy judgments against any principal having an interest in this proposal are as follows:
All current and prior DBA's, alias, and/or fictitious business names for any principal having an interest in this proposal are as follows:
48 CONTRACTOR'S LICENSING STATEMENT
The undersigned is licensed in accordance with the laws of the State of California providing for the registration of Contractors.
Contractor's License Number:
Name of Individual Contractor (Print or type):
Signature of Owner:
Business Address:
Or
Name of Firm:
Business Address:
Name: Title:
Address:
Or
Name of Corporation:
Corporation Address:
Corporation organized under the laws of the State of
Signature of President of Corporation
Signature of Secretary of Corporation
49 LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS
BIDDER proposes to subcontract certain portions of the work, and to procure materials and equipment from suppliers and vendors as follows:
Name Under Which Specific Address Percent
Subcontractor License of Office of Total Description Is Licensed No. Mill/Shop Contract of Subcontract
________________ __________ ________ ______ ______________
50 REFERENCES
The following are the names, addresses, and phone numbers for three public agencies for which BIDDER has performed similar work within the past two years:
DESIGNATION OF SURETIES
The following are the names, addresses, and phone numbers for all brokers and sureties from whom BIDDER intends to procure insurance and bonds:
51 ,
,
CITY OF IMPERIAL
BID BOND
CRPL 5134(033)
EV CHARGING STATION INSTALLATION AND EV PURCHASE, PHASE II &
PHASE III
BID NO. 2026-XX
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that
as BIDDER, and
as SURETY, are held and firmly bound unto the CITY OF IMPERIAL, as CITY, in the penal sum of
dollars ($ ), which is ten percent (10%) of the total amount bid by BIDDER to the CITY for the above stated project, for the payment of which sum, BIDDER and SURETY agree to be bound, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION ARE SUCH that, whereas BIDDER is about to submit a bid to CITY for the above stated project, if said bid is rejected, or if said bid is accepted and a contract is awarded and entered into by BIDDER in the manner and time specified, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect in favor of AGENCY.
WITNESS our hands this day of , 2026.
(seal)
CONTRACTOR (CORPORATION) – TYPE
By:
President
By
Secretary/Treasurer
NOTE: SIGNATURE OF CORPORATE OFFICIALS MUST BE NOTARIZED.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this day of , 2026.
Notary Public
(Page 1 of 2)
52 SURETY’S NAME-TYPE
Mailing Address
By:
Name
Title
NOTE: SIGNATURE OF SURETY MUST BE NOTARIZED.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this day of , 2026.
Notary Public
(seal)
(Page 2 of 2)
53 NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS
COUNTY OF )
being first duly sworn deposes
and says that he is (sole owner, a partner, president, etc.) of the party making the foregoing bid; that such bid
is not made in the interest of or behalf of any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization or corporation, that such bid is genuine and not collusive or a sham, that said bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a sham bid, or that anyone shall refrain from bidding, that said bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly sought by agreements, communication or conference with anyone to fix the bid price of said bidder or of any other bidder, or to fix the overhead, profit, or cost element of such bid price, or of that of any other bidder, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the contract or anyone interested in the proposed contract; that all statements contained in such bid are true, and further, that said bidder has not, directly or indirectly submitted his bid price, or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid and will not pay any fee in connection, organization, bid depository, or to any member or persons as have a partnership or other financial interest with said bidder in his general business.
Signed:
Title:
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this day of ,2026.
Notary Public
54 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CERTIFICATION
EXHIBIT 12-E
The bidder , proposed
subcontractor(s) , hereby certifies that
he/she has, has not , participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the equal opportunity clauses, as required by Executive Orders 10925, 11114, or 11246, and that, where required, he has filed with the Joint Reporting Committee, the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance, a Federal Government contracting or administering agency, or the former President’s Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity, all reports due under the applicable filling requirements.
Note: The above certification is required by the Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR 60-1.7(b) (1)), and must be submitted by bidders and proposed subcontractors only in connection with contracts and subcontracts which are subject to the equal opportunity clause.
Contracts and subcontracts which are exempt from the equal opportunity clause are set forth in 41 CFR 60-1.5. (Generally only contracts or subcontracts of $10,000 or under are exempt.)
Currently, Standard Form 100 (EEO-1) is the only report required by the Executive Orders or their implementing regulations.
Proposed prime contractors and subcontractors who have participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Executive Orders and have not filed the required reports should note that 41 CFR 60-1.7(b) (1) prevents the award of contracts and subcontracts unless such contractor submits a report covering the delinquent period or such other period specified by the Federal Highway Administration or by the Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor.
55 DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION CERTIFICATION
EXHIBIT 12-E
TITLE 49, CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, PART 29
The bidder, under penalty of perjury, certifies that, except as noted below, he/she or any other person associated therewith in the capacity of owner, partner, director, officer, manager:
• Is not currently under suspension, debarment, voluntary exclusion, or determination of ineligibility by any federal agency;
• Has not been suspended, debarred, voluntarily excluded or determined ineligible by any federal agency within the past 3 years; • Does not have a proposed debarment pending; and
• Has not been indicted, convicted, or had a civil judgment rendered against it by a court of competent jurisdiction in any matter involving fraud or official misconduct within the past 3 years.
If there are any exceptions to this certification, insert the exceptions in the following space.
Exceptions will not necessarily result in denial of award but will be considered in determining bidder responsibility. For any exception noted above, indicate below to whom it applies, initiating agency, and dates of action.
Notes: Providing false information may result in criminal prosecution or administrative sanctions. The above certification is part of the Proposal. Signing this Proposal on the signature portion thereof shall also constitute signature of this Certification.
NAME OF CONTRACTOR
ADDRESS: ____________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
SIGNATURE: ___________________
DATE: _________________________
56 NON-LOBBYING CERTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL AID CONTRACTS EXHIBIT 12-E
The prospective participant certifies, by signing and submitting this bid or proposal, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
(l) No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influencean officer or employee of any federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
(2) If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or willbe paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employeeof Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," inaccordance with its instructions.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposedby Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
The prospective participant also agrees by submitting his or her bid or proposal that he or she shall require that the language of this certification be included in alllower tier subcontracts, which exceed $100,000 and that all such subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
NAME OF CONTRACTOR
ADDRESS: ____________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
SIGNATURE: ___________________
DATE: _________________________
57 CHANGED CONDITIONS
A. Differing Site Conditions
1. During the progress of the work, if subsurface or latent physical conditions are encountered at the site differing materially from those indicated in the contract or if unknown physical conditions of an unusual nature, differing materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in the work provided for in the contract, are encountered at the site, the party discovering such conditions shall promptly notify the other party in writing of the specific differing conditions before the site is disturbed and before the affected work is performed.
2. Upon written notification, the engineer will investigate the conditions, and if it is determined that the conditions materially differ and cause an increase or decrease in the cost or time required for the performance of any work under the contract, an adjustment, excluding anticipated profits, will be made and the contract modified in writing accordingly. The engineer will notify the contractor of the determination whether or not an adjustment of the contract is warranted.
3. No contract adjustment which results in a benefit to the contractor will be allowed unless the contractor has provided the required written notice.
4. No contract adjustment will be allowed under this clause for any effects caused on unchanged work. [This provision may be omitted by the Local Agency, at their option.] B. Suspensions of Work Ordered by the Engineer
1. If the performance of all or any portion of the work is suspended or delayed by the engineer in writing for an unreasonable period of time (not originally anticipated, customary, or inherent to the construction industry) and the contractor believes that additional compensation and/or contract time is due as a result of such suspension or delay, the contractor shall submit to the engineer in writing a request for adjustment within 7 calendar days of receipt of the notice to resume work. The request shall set forth the reasons and support for such adjustment.
2. Upon receipt, the engineer will evaluate the contractor's request. If the engineer agrees that the cost and/or time required for the performance of the contract has increased as a result of such suspension and the suspension was caused by conditions beyond the control of and not the fault of the contractor, its suppliers, or subcontractors at any approved tier, and not caused by weather, the engineer will make an adjustment (excluding profit) and modify the contract in writing accordingly. The contractor will be notified of the engineer's determination whether or not an adjustment of the contract is warranted.
58 DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES
COMPLETE THIS FORM TO DISCLOSE LOBBYING ACTIVITIES PURSUANT TO 31 U.S.C. 1352
1. Type of Federal Action: 2. Status of Federal Action: 3. Report Type:
a. contract
b. grant
c. cooperative agreement
d. loan
a. bid/offer/application
b. initial award
c. post-award
a. initial
b. material change
For Material Change Only:
e. loan guarantee year quarter
f. loan insurance date of last report
4. Name and Address of Reporting Entity 5. If Reporting Entity in No. 4 is Subawardee, Enter Name and Address of Prime:
Prime Subawardee
Tier , if known
Congressional District, if known Congressional District, if known
6. Federal Department/Agency: 7. Federal Program Name/Description:
CFDA Number, if applicable
8. Federal Action Number, if known: 9. Award Amount, if known:
10. a. Name and Address of Lobby Entity b. Individuals Performing Services (including (If individual, last name, first name, MI) address if different from No. 10a) (last name, first name, MI)
(attach Continuation Sheet(s) if necessary)
11. Amount of Payment (check all that apply) 13. Type of Payment (check all that apply) $ actual planned a. retainer
b. one-time fee
12. Form of Payment (check all that apply):
a. cash
b. in-kind; specify: nature
value
c. commission
d. contingent fee
e deferred
f. other, specify
14. Brief Description of Services Performed or to be performed and Date(s) of Service, including officer(s), employee(s), or member(s) contacted, for Payment Indicated in Item 11:
(attach Continuation Sheet(s) if necessary)
15. Continuation Sheet(s) attached: Yes No
16. Information requested through this form is
authorized by Title 31 U.S.C. Section 1352. This
disclosure of lobbying reliance was placed by the tier
above when his transaction was made or entered
into. This disclosure is required pursuant to 31
U.S.C. 1352. This information will be reported to
Congress semiannually and will be available forpublic
inspection. Any person who fails to file the required
disclosure shall be subject to a civil penaltyof not less than $10,000 and not more than
$100,000 for each such failure.
Signature:
Print Name:
Title:
Telephone No.: Date:
Authorized for Local Reproduction
Federal Use Only: Standard Form - LLL
Standard Form LLL Rev. 09-12-97
59 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF SF-LLL, DISCLOSURE OF
LOBBYING ACTIVITIES
This disclosure form shall be completed by the reporting entity, whether subawardee or prime federal recipient, at the initiation or receipt of covered federal action or a material change to previous filing pursuant to title 31 U.S.C.
Section 1352. The filing of a form is required for such payment or agreement to make payment to lobbying entity for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress an officer or employee of Congress or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with a covered federal action. Attach a continuation sheet for additional information if the space on the form is inadequate. Complete all items that apply for both the initial filing and material change report. Refer to the implementing guidance published by the Office of Management and Budget for additional information.
1. Identify the type of covered federal action for which lobbying activity is and/or has been secured to influence, the outcome of a covered federal action.
2. Identify the status of the covered federal action.
3. Identify the appropriate classification of this report. If this is a follow-up report caused by a material change to the information previously reported, enter the year and quarter in which the change occurred. Enter the date of the last, previously submitted report by this reporting entity for this covered federal action.
4. Enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the reporting entity. Include Congressional District if known. Check the appropriate classification of the reporting entity that designates if it is or expects to be a prime or subaward recipient. Identify the tier of the sub awardee, e.g., the first sub awardee of the prime is the first tier. Subawards include but are not limited to subcontracts, subgrants and contract awards under grants.
5. If the organization filing the report in Item 4 checks "Sub awardee" then enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the prime federal recipient. Include Congressional District, if known.
6. Enter the name of the federal agency making the award or loan commitment. Include at least one organization level below agency name, if known. For example, Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard.
7. Enter the federal program name or description for the covered federal action (item 1). If known, enter the full Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for grants, cooperative agreements, loans and loan commitments.
8. Enter the most appropriate federal identifying number available for the federal action identification in item 1 (e.g., Request for Proposal (RFP) number, Invitation for Bid (IFB) number, grant announcement number, the contract grant. or loan award number, the application/proposal control number assigned by the federal agency). Include prefixes, e.g., "RFPDE-90-001.”
9. For a covered federal action where there has been an award or loan commitment by the Federal agency, enter the federal amount of the award/loan commitments for the prime entity identified in item 4 or 5.
10. (a) Enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the lobbying entity engaged by the reporting entity identified in item 4 to
60 influenced thecovered federal action.
(b) Enter the full names of the individual(s) performing services and include full address if different from 10 (a). Enter Last Name, First Name and Middle Initial (Ml).
11. Enter the amount of compensation paid or reasonably expected to be paid by the reporting entity (item 4) to the lobbying entity (item 10).
Indicate whether the payment has been made (actual) or will be made (planned). Check all boxes that apply. If this is a material change report,enter the cumulative amount of payment made or planned to be made.
12. Check the appropriate box(es). Check all boxes that apply. If payment ismade through an in-kind contribution, specify the nature and value of the in-kind payment.
13. Check the appropriate box(es). Check all boxes that apply. If other,specify nature.
14. Provide a specific and detailed description of the services that the lobbyisthas performed or will be expected to perform and the date(s) of any services rendered. Include all preparatory and related activity not just timespent in actual contact with federal officials. Identify the federal officer(s) or employee(s) contacted or the officer(s) employee(s) or Member(s) of Congress that were contacted.
15. Check whether or not a continuation sheet(s) is attached.
16. The certifying official shall sign and date the form, print his/her name titleand telephone number.
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instruction, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0046), Washington, D.C. 20503.
61 CITY OF IMPERIAL
PROPOSAL BID SHEET
FOR
EV CHARGING STATION INSTALLATION AND EV PURCHASE, PHASE II & PHASE III
BID NO. 2026-XX
Item
No. Description Units
Estimate
Quantity
Unit
Price Amount
1 MOBILIZATION /BONDS / INSURANCES. LS 1.00
2 PREPARATION / IMPLEMENTATION OF
TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS &
CONSTRUCTION AREA SIGNS.
LS 1.00
3 CONSTRUCTION STAKING. LS 1.00
4 GEOTECHNICAL TESTING FOR QUALITY
CONTROL. LS 1.00
5 SAWCUT EXISTING AC PAVEMENT FOR
INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL CONDUIT. LF 126.00
6 REMOVE AND DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS LS 1.00
7 SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF 2"
DIAMETER ELECTRICAL CONDUIT.
INCLUDES TRENCHING, BACKFILLING,
INSTALLATION OF CONDUIT AND
BACKFILLING, PER DETAIL 1.
LF 235.00
8 RESTORATION OF AC PAVING AFTER
CONDUIT INSTALLATION. PER DETAIL 2. SF 378.00
9 INSTALLATION OF 60-IN X 40-IN
CONCRETE PAD FOR EV CHARGING
STATION AND SWITCHGEAR. PER DETAIL
3. EA 2.00
10 INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL
TRANSFORMER IN POWER POLE BY IID.
INCLUDES TTRANSFORMER, PARTS AND
LABOR.
LS 1.00
11 FURNISH AND INSTALLATION OF E5-T (13”
X 24”) TRAFFIC-RATED PULL BOX BY J&R
CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC. SEE DETAIL 3
FOR INSTALLATION DETAILS.
EA 2.00
62 Item
No. Description Units
Estimate
Quantity
Unit
Price Amount
PROPOSAL BID SHEET Page 2 of 3
BID NO. 2026-XX
12 SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF
SWITCHGEAR: RESA BRAND SWITCHGEAR
WITH RECERTIFIED EATON CIRCUIT
BREAKERS; 1200A UTILITY SERVICE, UGPS,
CT/METER COMPARTMENT, MAIN
BREAKER WITH GFI, 480/277, 3P 4W,
30KAIC MIN, NEMA3R; FREE STANDING; 2
SECTION WITH FOLLOWING
DISTRIBUTION BREAKERS 4) 300/3.
LS 1.00
13 SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF BTC
(180KW AIO) CHARGING STATION. ITEM
INCLUDES: C-READER- SUBSCRIPTION FOR
5 YEARS, CHARGING STATION
MANAGEMENT EVR STANDARD (EVR
NETWORK PLATFORM - STANDARD),
CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY 5-YEAR PLAN,
ON SITE COMMISSIONING AND FIELD
SERVICES, DASHBOARD, MONITORING,
REPORTING ALERTS AND ALERTS, COBRANDED DRIVER PAYMENT APP, REVENUE DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY, 24-7
PHONE SUPPORT. 5-YEAR PARTS
WARRANTY, OPERATIONS AND
MAINTENANCE PLAN.
LS 1.00
14 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION. LS 1.00
15 THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT STRIPING
AND SIGNAGE PER PLAN. LS 1.00
TOTAL BID PROPOSAL = $
63 CITY OF IMPERIAL
PROPOSAL BID SHEET Page 3 of 3
FOR
EV CHARGING STATION INSTALLATION AND EV PURCHASE, PHASE II & PHASE III
BID NO. 2026-XX
NOTE 1: THE ESTIMATED QUANTITIES INDICATED ABOVE ARE
APPROXIMATE. THE ENGINEER WILL NOT ASSUME
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE QUANTITIES ILLUSTRATED IN THE
PROJECT PLANS. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
CONTRACTOR TO ESTABLISH THE QUANTITIES.
NOTE 2: THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BID WILL BE BASED ON THE
LOWEST TOTAL BID PROPOSAL.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID PROPOSAL (NUMBERS)
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID PROPOSAL (WORDS)
Note: The estimated quantities listed in the Proposal Bid Sheet(s) are supplied to give an indication of the general scope of the work, but the accuracy of these figures is not guaranteed, and the bidder shall make his own estimates from the drawings. In case of a variation between the unit price and the totals shown by the bidder, the unit price will be considered to be the bid.
Bidder's Name and Telephone Number
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66 VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH ECONOMIC SANCTIONS IN RESPONSE TO RUSSIA’S ACTIONS IN UKRAINE
Per California Executive Order N-6-22, the City of Imperial is required to assure that all contractors doing business with the City of Imperial are in compliance with economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as sanctions imposed under state law, if any. Please execute this document to verify your current compliance with Executive Order N-6-22 and to ensure that this project will be in compliance with Executive Order N-6-22.
NOTICE: Having conducted a good faith review, I attest that the person/entity submitting this bid is in compliance with the economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as sanctions imposed under state law, if any. Further, I attest that I am aware of Executive Order N-6-22 and agree monitor the project to ensure the project remains in compliance with Executive Order N-6-22.
BIDDER
Note that responses may be subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act.
Accordingly, it is within the discretion of the respondent to determine what information to provide. Additionally, please do not include any confidential information or disclosures that could pose security risks.
67 BID PROPOSAL
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, BIDDER executes and submits this bid proposal with the names, titles, hands, and seals of all forenamed principals this day of , 2026.
Bidder:
By:
Title:
Subscribed and sworn to this day of , 2026.
NOTARY PUBLIC
AGENCY acknowledges this proposal was received and opened at the time and in the place specified, and that it was accompanied by the required guarantee in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid.
By:
Title:
68 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
69 CITY OF IMPERIAL
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT
This CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), is made and effective ____________, by and between City of Imperial, a municipal corporation ("AGENCY"), and [insert contractor name], a [sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability partnership, corporation] ("CONTRACTOR"). In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:
I. SCOPE OF WORK
The CONTRACTOR shall perform within the time set forth in this Agreement and shall furnishing all materials, equipment, tools, labor and incidentals as required by the Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents. The work to be performed includes the following activities for this contract:
The work to be performed includes the following activities for this contract: Furnishing and installing an EV Charging station, installation of a switchgear, installation of electrical transformer, trenching and installation of 2” electrical conduit, backfilling and compacting of the trench, restoration of the A.C. where the conduit is installed, installation of 60”x40” P.C.C. pads for the switchgear and the EV Charging station, electrical plans, thermoplastic striping for the parking and traffic control around the construction zones. All work to be completed within existing City of Imperial public right of way.
The scope of work includes, prior to the start of construction, the coordination between the City of Imperial and the Contractor for the compliance and implementation of the Project Environmental Conditions listed on Appendix B.
By entering into this Agreement, CONTRACTOR acknowledges that there may be other contractors on the site whose work will be coordinated with that of its own.
CONTRACTOR expressly warrants and agrees that it will cooperate with other contractors and will do nothing to delay, hinder, or interfere with the work of other separate contractors, the AGENCY, the Construction Manager, the Architect, or utilities.
CONTRACTOR also expressly agrees that, in the event its work is hindered, delayed, interfered with, or otherwise affected by a separate contractor, its sole remedy will be a direct action against the separate contractor. To the extent allowed by law, the CONTRACTOR will have no remedy, and hereby expressly waives any remedy against the AGENCY, the Construction Manager, or the Architect on account of delay, hindrance, interference or other events caused by a separate contractor.
II. TIME FOR PROJECT COMPLETION
All of CONTRACTOR’s work on the Project shall be completed within durations established for the individual activities as set forth in the Project Construction Schedule.
All work shall commence no later than ten (10) calendar days after receiving a written Notice to Proceed from the AGENCY or Construction Manager, if a Construction Manager is employed by AGENCY on the Project. CONTRACTOR shall refer to the invitations for bids, and Project Plans and Specifications, all of which, as set forth below, are incorporated herein by reference, for contractual obligations regarding individual activity durations. The aggregate sum total work of all individual Prime Contractors to
70 the AGENCY comprises the entire “Project” and shall be commenced and completed in conformance with the Project Construction Schedule.
The entire Project shall be completed within Forty-five (45) consecutive calendar days.
III. THE CONTRACT SUM
The AGENCY shall pay to the CONTRACTOR for the performance of this Agreement, subject to any additions and deductions provided in the Project documents, the sum of ___________________ ($____.00).
IV. PROGRESS PAYMENTS
Based upon Applications for Payment submitted to the Architect by the CONTRACTOR and Certificates for Payment issued by the Architect, the AGENCY shall make progress payments on account of the Contract Sum to the CONTRACTOR as provided in the General Conditions.
This Agreement is subject to the provisions of Article 1.7 (commencing at Section 20104.50) of Division 2, Part 3 of the Public Contract Code regarding prompt payment of contractors by local governments. Article 1.7 mandates certain procedures for the payment of undisputed and properly submitted payment requests within 30 days after receipt, for the review of payment requests, for notice to Contractor of improper payment requests, and provides for the payment of interest on progress payment requests which are not timely made in accordance with that Article. This AGREEMENT hereby incorporates the provisions of Article 1.7 as though fully set forth herein.] V. RETENTION OF SECURITIES
Public Contract Code Section 22300 permits the substitution of securities for any monies withheld by a public agency to ensure performance under a contract, at the request and expense of the CONTRACTOR.
VI. INDEMNITY, DEFENSE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, defend with legal counsel approved by AGENCY, and hold harmless AGENCY, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including without limitation reasonable legal counsel fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with CONTRACTOR's negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct in the performance of work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement, except such loss or damage which is caused by the sole or active negligence or willful misconduct of the AGENCY. Should conflict of interest principles preclude a single legal counsel from representing both AGENCY and CONTRACTOR, or should AGENCY otherwise find CONTRACTOR’s legal counsel unacceptable, then CONTRACTOR shall reimburse the AGENCY its costs of defense, including without limitation reasonable legal counsel fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation. The CONTRACTOR shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against the AGENCY (and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers) with
71 respect to claims determined by a trier of fact to have been the result of the CONTRACTOR’s negligent, reckless or wrongful performance. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and will survive termination of this Agreement.
CONTRACTOR obligations under this section apply regardless of whether 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 AGENCY under any provision of this agreement, CONTRACTOR shall not be required to indemnify and hold harmless AGENCY for liability attributable to the active negligence of AGENCY, provided such active negligence is determined by agreement between the parties or by the findings of a court of competent jurisdiction. In instances where AGENCY is shown to have been actively negligent and where AGENCY’S active negligence accounts for only a percentage of the liability involved, the obligation of CONTRACTOR will be for that entire portion or percentage of liability not attributable to the active negligence of AGENCY.
VII. PREVAILING WAGES
A. In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code §§1770 to 1781, the City Council of The City of Imperial 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.” B. The following Labor Code sections are hereby referenced and made a part of this Agreement:
1. Section 1775 - Penalty for Failure to Comply with Prevailing Wage Rates.
2. Section 1777.4 - Apprenticeship Requirements.
3. Section 1777.5 - Apprenticeship Requirements.
4. Section 1813 - Penalty for Failure to Pay Overtime.
5. Sections 1810 and 1811 - Working Hour Restrictions.
6. Section 1775 - Payroll Records.
7. Section 1773.8 - Travel and Subsistence Pay.
VIII. RECORD AUDIT
In accordance with Government Code, Section 8546.7, records of both the AGENCY and the CONTRACTOR shall be subject to examination and audit by the Auditor General for a period of three (3) years after final payment.
IX. FINAL PAYMENT
Final payment, constituting the entire unpaid balance of the Agreement Sum, shall be paid by the AGENCY to the CONTRACTOR no sooner than thirty-five (35) days after a Notice of Completion has been recorded, unless otherwise stipulated in the Notice of Completion, provided the work has then been completed, the Agreement fully performed, and a final Certificate for Payment has been issued by the Architect.
72 X. CONTRACTOR'S FAILURE TO PROCURE COMPLETION OF PROJECT In the event CONTRACTOR fails to furnish tools, equipment, or labor in the necessary quantity or quality, or fails to prosecute the work or any part thereof contemplated by this Agreement in a diligent and workmanlike manner, and if the CONTRACTOR for a period of three (3) calendar days after receipt of written demand from AGENCY or its designated representative to do so, fails to furnish tools, equipment, or labor in the necessary quantity or quality, and to prosecute its work and all parts thereof in a diligent and workmanlike manner, or after commencing to do so within said three (3) calendar days, fails to continue to do so; then the AGENCY may exclude the CONTRACTOR from the premises, or any portion thereof, and take possession of said premises or any portion thereof, together with all material and equipment thereon, and may complete the work contemplated by this Agreement or any portion of said work, either by furnishing the tools, equipment, labor or material necessary, or by letting the unfinished portion of said work, or the portion taken over by the AGENCY to another contractor or by a combination of such methods. In any event, the procuring of the completion of said work, or the portion thereof taken over by the AGENCY, shall be a charge against the CONTRACTOR, and may be deducted from any money due or becoming due to CONTRACTOR from the AGENCY, or the CONTRACTOR shall pay the AGENCY the amount of said charge, or the portion thereof unsatisfied. The sureties provided for under this Agreement shall become liable for payment should CONTRACTOR fail to pay in full any said cost incurred by the AGENCY.
XI. INSURANCE
Prior to the beginning of and throughout the duration of the Work, CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors shall maintain insurance in conformance with the requirements set forth below. CONTRACTOR will use existing coverage to comply with these requirements. If that existing coverage does not meet the requirements set forth herein, CONTRACTOR agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the existing coverage to do so.
CONTRACTOR acknowledges that the insurance coverage and policy limits set forth in this section constitute the minimum amount of coverage required. Any insurance proceeds available to CONTRACTOR or its subcontractors in excess of the limits and coverage identified in this Agreement and which is applicable to a given loss, claim or demand, will be equally available to AGENCY.
A. CONTRACTOR shall provide the following types and amounts of insurance:
Without limiting CONTRACTOR’s indemnification of AGENCY, and prior to commencement of Work, CONTRACTOR shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance of the type and amounts described below and, in a form, satisfactory to AGENCY.
General liability insurance. CONTRACTOR shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, and $2,000,000 completed
73 operations aggregate. The policy must include contractual liability that has not been amended. Any endorsement restricting standard ISO “insured contract” language will not be accepted.
Automobile liability insurance. CONTRACTOR shall maintain automobile insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the CONTRACTOR arising out of or in connection with Work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non-owned or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each accident.
Umbrella or excess liability insurance. [Optional depending on limits required] CONTRACTOR shall obtain and maintain an umbrella or excess liability insurance that will provide bodily injury, personal injury and property damage liability coverage at least as broad as the primary coverages set forth above, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and employer’s liability. Such policy or policies shall include the following terms and conditions:
• A drop-down feature requiring the policy to respond in the event that any primary insurance that would otherwise have applied proves to be uncollectable in whole or in part for any reason;
• Pay on behalf of wording as opposed to reimbursement; • Concurrency of effective dates with primary policies; • Policies shall “follow form” to the underlying primary policies; and • Insureds under primary policies shall also be insureds under the umbrella or excess policies.
Workers’ compensation insurance. CONTRACTOR shall maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance (with limits of at least $1,000,000) for CONTRACTOR’s employees in accordance with the laws of the State of California, Section 3700 of the Labor Code. In addition, CONTRACTOR shall require each subcontractor to similarly maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of California, Section 3700 for all of the subcontractor’s employees.
CONTRACTOR shall submit to AGENCY, along with the certificate of insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of AGENCY, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers.
Pollution liability insurance. Environmental Impairment Liability Insurance shall be written on a CONTRACTOR’s Pollution Liability form or other form acceptable to AGENCY providing coverage for liability arising out of sudden, accidental and gradual pollution and remediation. The policy limit shall be no less than $1,000,000 dollars per claim and in the aggregate. All activities contemplated in this Agreement shall be specifically scheduled on the policy as “covered operations.” The policy shall provide coverage for the hauling of waste from the project site to the final disposal location, including non-owned disposal sites.
74 Builder’s risk insurance. Upon commencement of construction and with approval of AGENCY, CONTRACTOR shall obtain and maintain builder’s risk insurance for the entire duration of the Project until only the AGENCY has an insurable interest. The Builder’s Risk coverage shall include the coverages as specified below.
The named insureds shall be CONTRACTOR and AGENCY, including its officers, officials, employees, and agents. All Subcontractors (excluding those solely responsible for design Work) of any tier and suppliers shall be included as additional insureds as their interests may appear. CONTRACTOR shall not be required to maintain property insurance for any portion of the Project following transfer of control thereof to AGENCY.
The policy shall contain a provision that all proceeds from the builder’s risk policy shall be made payable to the AGENCY. The AGENCY will act as a fiduciary for all other interests in the Project.
Policy shall be provided for replacement value on an "all risk" basis for the completed value of the project. There shall be no coinsurance penalty or provisional limit provision in any such policy. Policy must include: (1) coverage for any ensuing loss from faulty workmanship, Nonconforming Work, omission or deficiency in design or specifications; (2) coverage against machinery accidents and operational testing; (3) coverage for removal of debris, and insuring the buildings, structures, machinery, equipment, materials, facilities, fixtures and all other properties constituting a part of the Project; (4) Ordinance or law coverage for contingent rebuilding, demolition, and increased costs of construction; (5) transit coverage (unless insured by the supplier or receiving contractor), with sub-limits sufficient to insure the full replacement value of any key equipment item; (6) Ocean marine cargo coverage insuring any Project materials or supplies, if applicable; (7) coverage with sub-limits sufficient to insure the full replacement value of any property or equipment stored either on or off the Site or any staging area. Such insurance shall be on a form acceptable to Agency to ensure adequacy of terms and sublimits and shall be submitted to the Agency prior to commencement of construction.
Other provisions or requirements
Proof of insurance. CONTRACTOR shall provide certificates of insurance to AGENCY as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of subrogation endorsement for workers’ compensation. Insurance certificates and endorsements must be approved by AGENCY’s risk manager prior to commencement of performance. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with AGENCY at all times during the term of this contract. AGENCY reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.
Duration of coverage. CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Work hereunder by CONTRACTOR, his agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.
CONTRACTOR must maintain general liability and umbrella or excess liability insurance for as long as there is a statutory exposure to completed operations claims. AGENCY and its officers, officials, employees, and agents shall continue as additional insureds under such policies.
75 Primary/noncontributing. Coverage provided by CONTRACTOR shall be primary and any insurance or self-insurance procured or maintained by AGENCY shall not be required to contribute with it. The limits of insurance required herein may be satisfied by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and non-contributory basis for the benefit of AGENCY before the AGENCY’s own insurance or self-insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured.
Products/completed operations coverage. Products/completed operations coverage shall extend a minimum of three (3) years after project completion. Coverage shall be included on behalf of the insured for covered claims arising out of the actions of independent contractors. If the insured is using subcontractors, the Policy must include work performed “by or on behalf” of the insured. Policy shall contain no language that would invalidate or remove the insurer’s duty to defend or indemnify for claims or suits expressly excluded from coverage. Policy shall specifically provide for a duty to defend on the part of the insurer. The AGENCY, its officials, officers, agents, and employees, shall be included as additional insureds under the Products and Completed Operations coverage.
Agency’s rights of enforcement. In the event any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these requirements or is canceled and not replaced, AGENCY has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by AGENCY will be promptly reimbursed by CONTRACTOR or AGENCY will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from CONTRACTOR payments. In the alternative, AGENCY may cancel this Agreement.
Acceptable insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance or is on the List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders’ Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by the AGENCY’s risk manager.
Waiver of subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained or procured pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against AGENCY, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers or shall specifically allow CONTRACTOR or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. CONTRACTOR hereby waives its own right of recovery against AGENCY and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.
Enforcement of contract provisions (non estoppel). CONTRACTOR acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the AGENCY to inform CONTRACTOR of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on the AGENCY nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
Requirements not limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features, or limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to
76 a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the CONTRACTOR maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the AGENCY requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by the CONTRACTOR. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the AGENCY.
Notice of cancellation. CONTRACTOR agrees to oblige its insurance agent or broker and insurers to provide to AGENCY with a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation (except for nonpayment for which a ten (10) day notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each required coverage.
Additional insured status. General liability policies shall provide or be endorsed to provide that AGENCY and its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be additional insureds under such policies. This provision shall also apply to any excess/umbrella liability policies.
Prohibition of undisclosed coverage limitations. None of the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to AGENCY and approved of in writing.
Separation of insureds. A severability of interests provision must apply for all additional insureds ensuring that CONTRACTOR’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of liability. The policy(ies) shall not contain any cross-liability exclusions.
Pass through clause. CONTRACTOR agrees to ensure that its subconsultants, subcontractors, and any other party involved with the project who is brought onto or involved in the project by CONTRACTOR, provide the same minimum insurance coverage and endorsements required of CONTRACTOR. 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.
CONTRACTOR agrees that upon request, all agreements with consultants, subcontractors, and others engaged in the project will be submitted to AGENCY for review.
Agency’s right to revise requirements. The AGENCY 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 a ninety (90) day advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to the CONTRACTOR, the AGENCY and CONTRACTOR may renegotiate CONTRACTOR’s compensation.
Self-insured retentions. Any self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by AGENCY. AGENCY reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-insurance will not be considered to comply with these specifications unless approved by AGENCY.
77 Timely notice of claims. CONTRACTOR shall give AGENCY prompt and timely notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from CONTRACTOR’s performance under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the required liability policies.
Additional insurance. CONTRACTOR shall also procure and maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the Work.
XII. CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE
CONTRACTOR must possess at the time of commencing work and throughout the Project duration, a Contractor's License, issued by the State of California, which is current and in good standing. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that any subcontractor working on the Project possesses at the time of commencing work and throughout the Project duration, a Contractor's License, issued by the State of California, which is current and in good standing.
XIII. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Pursuant to Section 1771.1(a) of the Labor Code:
“A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.” CONTRACTOR must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) of the State of California in order to be eligible to work on public works projects.
CONTRACTOR must ensure registration with the DIR that is active and in good standing.
No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)].
No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.
This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.
The CONTRACTOR is not subject to public works requirements (including registration with the DIR) if the public works project is under $1,000, unless the AGENCY knows that
78 the same CONTRACTOR will be awarded total project costs in excess of $1,000 for a given year.
XIV. CORPORATION IN GOOD STANDING
If CONTRACTOR is a corporation, the undersigned hereby represents and warrants that the corporation is duly incorporated and in good standing in the State of _____________, and that _________________ whose title is __________________________, is authorized to act for and bind the corporation.
XV. PROVISIONS REQUIRED BY LAW
Each and every provision of law and clause required by law to be inserted in this Agreement shall be deemed to be inserted herein and the Agreement shall be read and enforced as though it were included herein, and if through mistake or otherwise any such provision is not inserted, or is not currently inserted, then upon application of either party the Agreement shall forthwith be physically amended to make such insertion or correction.
XVI. SUBSURFACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
A. In the event trenches or other excavations extend deeper than four (4) feet below the surface, the CONTRACTOR shall promptly, and before the following conditions are disturbed, notify the AGENCY in writing of any:
1. Material that the CONTRACTOR believes may be material that is hazardous waste, as defined in Section 25117 of the Health and Safety Code, that is required to be removed to a Class I, Class II or Class III disposal site in accordance with the provisions of existing law.
2. Subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site differing from those indicated.
3. Unknown physical conditions at the site of any unusual nature, different materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in the Work or the character provided for in the CONTRACT.
B. Upon receipt of said notification the AGENCY will investigate the conditions, and if it finds that the conditions do materially so differ, or do involve hazardous waste, and cause a decrease or increase in the CONTRACTOR's cost of or the time required for performance of any part of the work, the AGENCY will issue a change order under the procedures described in the General Conditions.
C. In the event that a dispute arises between the AGENCY and the CONTRACTOR whether the conditions materially differ, or involve hazardous waste or cause a decrease or increase in the CONTRACTOR's cost of or time required for performance of any part of the work, the CONTRACTOR shall not be excused from any scheduled completion date provided for by the Agreement, but shall proceed with all work to be performed under the Agreement. The CONTRACTOR
79 shall retain any and all rights provided either by Agreement or by law which pertain to the resolution of disputes and protests between the contracting parties.
XVII. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
Pursuant to Government Code Section 53069.85, if work is not completed within the contract time or in strict accordance with the Project Schedule, it is understood, acknowledged and agreed that the AGENCY will suffer damage. It is therefore agreed that the CONTRACTOR shall pay to the AGENCY the sum of: $1,000.00 for each and every calendar day of delay beyond the Contract Time, or beyond any completion schedule, construction schedule or Project milestones established in or pursuant to the Project Schedule, or beyond the time indicated in the Project Schedule for any individual Contract activity.
CONTRACTOR expressly understands, acknowledges and agrees that such liquidated damages can and shall be imposed if the CONTRACTOR does not meet each and every aspect of any activity schedule, completion schedule, construction schedule or Project milestones established in or pursuant to the Project Schedule. If the AGENCY accepts work or makes any payment under this Agreement after a default by reason of delays, the acceptance of such work and/or payment(s) shall in no respect constitute a waiver or modification of any provisions regarding Contract Time, a completion schedule, the Project Schedule or the accrual of liquidated damages. In the event the same is not paid, the CONTRACTOR further agrees that the AGENCY may deduct the amount thereof from any money due or that may become due the CONTRACTOR under the Agreement.
This Article does not exclude recovery of damages under provisions of the Contract Documents and is expressly in addition to the AGENCY’s ability to seek other damages.
CONTRACTOR is to refer to Section II of this AGREEMENT for Project Construction Schedule for duration of individual activities. Liquidated damages may be assessed if any individual activity duration exceeds the time indicated for that activity on the Project Construction Schedule.
XVIII. CLAIM PROCEDURES UNDER PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 9204 CONTRACTOR shall comply with the procedure set forth in Public Contracts Code section 9204 for any claim, as that term is defined therein, for one or more of the following: 1) a time extension, including, without limitation, for relief from damages or penalties for delay, 2) payment of money or damages arising from work done pursuant to this Agreement, and/or 3) payment of an amount disputed by the AGENCY under this Agreement.
XIX. COMPONENT PARTS OF THE CONTRACT
This Agreement entered into consists of the following CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, all of which are component parts of the Agreement as if herein set out in full or attached hereto:
80 6.1 Invitation for Bids/Advertisement.
6.2 Proposal Requirements.
6.3 General Conditions
6.4 Supplemental General Conditions (State)
6.5 Specifications
6.6 Special Provisions
6.7 Proposal Bid Form
6.8 Bid Bond
6.9 Proposal Agreement
6.10 Agreement
6.11 Faithful Performance Bond
6.12 Labor and Material Bond
6.13 Workers’ Compensation Insurance Certification
6.14 Subcontractor’s Listing
6.15 Noncollusion Affidavit
6.16 Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements
6.17 Corporate Certification or Partnership Information
6.18 Contractor’s Certification of Qualification
for License Classification
All of the above-named CONTRACT DOCUMENTS are intended to be complementary.
Work required by one of the above-named CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and not by others shall be done as if required by all.
The Contract Documents may only be amended by Change Order as provided in section 1- 20 of the General Conditions.
No assignment by a party hereto of any rights under or interests in the Contract Documents will be binding on another party hereto without the written consent of the party sought to be bound; and specifically but without limitation monies that may become due and monies that are due may not be assigned without such consent (except to the extent that the effect of this restriction may be limited by law), and unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to an assignment, no assignment will release or discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under the Contract Documents.
81 XX. ENTIRE CONTRACT
AGENCY and CONTRACTOR each bind itself, its partners, successors, assigns and legal representative to the other pat hereto, its partners, successors, assigns and legal representative in respect of all covenants, agreements and obligations contained in the Contract Documents.
This Agreement constitutes the entire contract of the parties. No other agreements or contracts, whether oral or written, pertaining to the work to be performed, exists between the parties. This Agreement can be modified only by an amendment in writing, signed by both parties.
CONTRACTOR AGENCY
[Name of Contractor] City of Imperial
By: ____________________________ By: _______________________
Title: __________________________ Dennis Morita, City Manager Date: __________________________ Date: ______________________ ATTEST:
_______________________
Kristina Shields, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: ______________________
Katherine Turner, City Attorney
82 CONTRACT PERFORMANCE BOND
(CALIFORNIA PUBLIC WORK)
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
THAT WHEREAS, the CITY OF IMPERIAL (sometimes referred to hereinafter as "Obligee") has awarded to (hereinafter designated as the
"Contractor"), an agreement for the work described as follows:
CRPL 5134(033)
EV CHARGING STATION INSTALLATION AND EV PURCHASE, PHASE II & PHASE III.
BID NO. 2026-XX
(hereinafter referred to as the "Public Work"); and
WHEREAS, the work to be performed by the Contractor is more particularly set forth in that certain contract for the said Public Work dated
,(hereinafter referred to as the "Contract"), which Contract is incorporated herein by this reference; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor is required by said Contract to perform the terms thereof and to provide a bond both for the performance and guaranty thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, ,the
undersigned Contractor, as Principal, and
,
a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of , and duly authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of California, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Imperial in the sum of Dollars ($ ),
said sum being not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount payable by the said Obligee under the terms of the said Contract, for which amount will and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that, if the bounden Contractor, his or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, shall in all things stand to and abide by, and will and truly keep and perform the covenants, conditions and agreements in the said Contract and any alteration thereof made as therein provided, on his or its part, to be kept and performed at the time and in the manner therein specified, and in all respects according to their intent and meaning; and shall faithfully fulfill the one year guarantee of all materials and workmanship; and indemnify and save harmless the Obligee, its officers and agents, as stipulated in said Contract, then this obligation shall become null and void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and effect.
The said Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract or to the work to be performed thereunder or the Specifications accompanying the same shall in any way affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract or to the work or to the Specifications.
No final settlement between the Obligee and the Contractor shall abridge the right of any beneficiary hereunder, whose claim may be unsatisfied.
Contractor and Surety agree that if the Obligee is required to engage the services of an attorney in connection with enforcement of the bond, each shall pay Obligee's reasonable attorney's fees incurred, with or without suit, in addition to the above sum.
83 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this day of , 2026.
PRINCIPAL/CONTRACTOR:
By:
SURETY:
By:
Attorney-in-Fact
The rate of premium on this bond is per thousand.
The total amount of premium charged: $
(The above must be filled in by corporate surety).
IMPORTANT: Surety companies executing bonds must possess a certificate of authority from the California Insurance Commissioner authorizing them to write surety insurance defined in Section 105 of the California Insurance Code, and if the work or project is financed, in whole or in part, with federal, grant or loan funds, it must also appear on the Treasury Department's most current list (Circular 570 as amended). THIS IS A REQUIRED FORM.
Any claims under this bond may be addressed to:
(Name and Address of Surety)
(Name and Address of agent or
representative for service of
process in California if
different from above)
(Telephone Number of Surety
and agent or representative
for service of process in
84 California).
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
On this day of , in the year 2026, before
me, , a Notary Public in and
for said State, personally appeared
, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument as the Attorney-in-Fact of the
(Surety) thereto and his
own name as Attorney-in-Fact.
Notary Public in and for said State
(SEAL)
My Commission expires:
NOTE: A copy of the power of attorney to local representatives of the bonding company must be attached hereto.
85 PAYMENT BOND
(CALIFORNIA PUBLIC WORK)
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
THAT WHEREAS, the City of Imperial (sometimes referred to hereinafter as "Obligee") has awarded to(hereinafter designated as the "Contractor"), an agreement dated , described as follows:
CRPL 5134(033)
EV CHARGING STATION INSTALLATION AND EV PURCHASE, PHASE II &
PHASE III
BID NO. 2026-XX
(hereinafter referred to as the "Contract"): and
WHEREAS, said Contractor is required to furnish a bond in connection with said Contract, and pursuant to Section 3247 of the California Civil Code; NOW, THEREFORE, We, ,
the undersigned Contractor, as Principal; and ,
a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of , and duly authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of California, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Imperial and to any and all persons, companies or corporations entitled to file stop notices under Section 3181 of the California Civil Code, in the sum of
Dollars ($ ),
said sum being not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount payable by the said Obligee under the terms of the said Contract, for which payment will and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH that, if said Contractor, his or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, or Sub-contractors, shall fail to pay for any materials, provisions or other supplies, implements, machinery or power used in, upon for or about the performance of the Public Work contracted to be done, or to pay any person for any work or labor of any kind, or for bestowing skills or other necessary services thereon, or for amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to such work or labor, or for any amounts required to be deducted, withheld, and paid over to the Employment Development Department from the wages of employees of paid Contractor and his Subcontractors pursuant to Section 13020 of the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to such work and labor as required by the provisions of Section 3247 through 3252 of the Civil Code, the Surety or Sureties hereon will pay for same in an amount not exceeding the sum specified in this bond, otherwise the above obligation shall be void. In addition to the provisions hereinabove, it is agreed that this bond will inure to the benefit of any and all persons, companies and corporations entitled to serve stop notices under Section 3181 of the Civil Code, so as to give a right of action to them or their assigns in any suit brought upon this bond.
The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or additions to the terms of the said Contract or to the work to be performed thereunder or the Specifications accompanying the same shall in any way affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract or to the work or to the Specifications.
No final settlement between the Obligee and the Contractor hereunder shall abridge the
86 right of any beneficiary hereunder, whose claim may be unsatisfied.
Contractor and Surety agree that if the Obligee is required to engage the services of an attorney in connection with the enforcement of this bond, each shall pay Obligee's reasonable attorney's fees incurred, with or without suit, in addition to the above sum.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seal this day of , 2026.
PRINCIPAL/CONTRACTOR:
By:
SURETY:
By:
Attorney-in-Fact
IMPORTANT: Surety companies executing bonds must possess a certificate of authority from the California Insurance Commissioner authorizing them to write surety insurance defined in Section 105 of the California Insurance Code, and if the work or project is financed, in whole or in part, with federal, grant or loan funds, it must also appear on the Treasury Department's most current list (Circular 570 as amended). THIS IS A REQUIRED FORM.
Any claims under this bond may be addressed to:
(Name and Address of Surety)
(Name and Address of agent or
representative for service of
process in California if
different from above)
(Telephone Number of Surety
and agent or representative
for service of process in
California).
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
87 On this day of , in the year 2026, before
me, , a Notary Public in and
for said State personally appeared
, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument as the Attorney-in-Fact of the (Surety) and
acknowledged to me that he subscribed the name of the
(Surety) thereto and his own name as Attorney-in-Fact.
Notary Public in and for said State
(SEAL)
My Commission expires:
Note: A copy of the power of attorney to local representatives of the bonding company must be attached hereto.
88 GENERAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT
CITY OF IMPERIAL
420 S. Imperial Ave.
Imperial, CA 92251
A. POLICY INFORMATION Endorsement #
1. Insurance Company:
Policy Number:
2. Policy Term: (From) (To)
Endorsement Effective Date:
3. Named Insured:
4. Address of Named Insured:
5. Limit of Liability Any One Occurrence/Aggregate:
$
6. Deductible or Self-Insured Retention (Nil unless otherwise specified):
$
7. Coverage is equivalent to:
Comprehensive General Liability form GL0002
Commercial General Liability "Occurrence" form CG0001
8. Bodily Injury and Property Damage Coverage is: "occurrence" Note: The City of Imperial standard insurance requirements specify "occurrence" coverage. "Claims-made" coverage is not acceptable. If commercial general liability form or equivalent is used, the general aggregate must apply separately to this location/project or the general aggregate must be twice the occurrence limit.
9. Description of Project:
89 B. POLICY AMENDMENTS
This endorsement is issued in consideration of the policy premium. Notwithstanding any inconsistent statement in the policy to which this endorsement is attached or any other endorsement attached thereto, it is agreed as follows:
1. INSURED. As respects any work performed on the above-described Project, the City of Imperial, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers, and volunteers are included as insured with regard to damages and defense of claims arising from: (a) activities performed by or on behalf of the Named Insured, (b) products and completed operations of the Named Insured, or (c) premises owned, leased or used by the Named Insured.
2. CONTRIBUTION NOT REQUIRED. As respects: (a) work performed by the Named Insured on the above-described Project for or on behalf of the City of Imperial; or (b) products sold by the Named Insured to the City of Imperial for use on the Project; or (c) premises leased by the Named Insured from the City of Imperial, the insurance afforded by this policy shall be primary insurance as respects the City of Imperial, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers, or volunteers; or stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of the Named Insured schedule underlying primary coverage. In either event, any other insurance maintained by the City of Imperial, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers, or volunteers shall be in excess of this insurance and shall not contribute with it.
3. SCOPE OF COVERAGE. This policy, if primary, affords coverage at least as broad as:
(1) Insurance Services Office form number GL 0002 (Ed. 1/73), Comprehensive General Liability Insurance and Insurance Services Office form number GL 0404 Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability endorsement; or
(2) Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability Coverage, "occurrence" form CG 0001; or
(3) If excess, affords coverage which is at least as broad as the primary insurance forms referenced in the preceding sections (1) and (2).
4. SEVERABILITY OF INTEREST. The insurance afforded by this policy applies separately to each insured who is seeking coverage or against whom a claim is made, or a suit is brought, except with respect to the Company's limit of liability.
5. PROVISIONS REGARDING THE INSURED'S DUTIES AFTER ACCIDENT OR LOSS. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policy shall not affect coverage provided to the City Imperial, its elected or appointed officer, officials, employees, consulting engineers or volunteers.
6. CANCELLATION NOTICE. The insurance afforded by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested has been given to the City of Imperial. Such notice shall be addressed as shown in the heading of this endorsement.
90 C. INCIDENT AND CLAIM REPORTING PROCEDURE
Incidents and claims are to be reported to the insurer at:
ATTN: (Title) (Department)
(Company)
(Street Address)
(City) (State) (Zip Code)
(Telephone Number)
D. SIGNATURE OF INSURER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE INSURER
I, , warrant that I have authority to bind the
(print/type name) listed Insurance company and by my
signature hereon do so bind this company.
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE (Original Signature required on endorsement furnished to the City of Imperial)
ORGANIZATION:
TITLE:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
91 AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT
CITY OF IMPERIAL
420 S. Imperial Ave.
Imperial, CA 92251
A. POLICY INFORMATION Endorsement #
1. Insurance Company:
Policy Number:
2. Policy Term: (From) (To)
Endorsement Effective Date:
3. Named Insured:
4. Address of Named Insured:
5. Limit of Liability Any One Occurrence/Aggregate
$
6. Deductible or Self-Insured Retention (Nil unless otherwise specified):
B. POLICY AMENDMENTS
This endorsement is issued in consideration of the policy premium. Notwithstanding any inconsistent statement in the policy to which this endorsement is attached or any other endorsement attached thereto, it is agreed as follows:
1. INSURED. The City of Imperial, its elected or appointed officers, officials, consulting engineers, employees and volunteers are included as insured with regard to damages and defense of claims arising from: the ownership, operation, maintenance, use, loading or unloading of any auto owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Named Insured, regardless of whether liability is attributable to the Named Insured or a combination of the Named Insured and the City of Imperial, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers or volunteers.
2. CONTRIBUTION NOT REQUIRED. As respects work performed by the Named Insured for or on behalf of the City of Imperial, the insurance afforded by this policy shall:
92 (a) be primary insurance as respects the City of Imperial, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers or volunteers; or
(b) stand in an unbroken chain of coverage in excess of the Named Insured's primary coverage. In either event, any other insurance maintained by the City of Imperial, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be in excess of this insurance and shall not contribute with it.
3. SCOPE OF COVERAGE. This policy, if primary, affords coverage to the Named Insured at least as broad as:
(1) Insurance Services Office form number CA 00001 (Ed. 1/78), Code 1 ("any auto") and endorsement CA 0025.
(2) If excess, affords coverage which is at least as broad as the primary insurance forms referenced in the preceding section (1).
4. SEVERABILITY OF INTEREST. The insurance afforded by this policy applies separately to each insured who is seeking coverage or against whom a claim is made, or a suit is brought, except with respect to the Company's limit of liability.
5. PROVISIONS REGARDING THE INSURED'S DUTIES AFTER ACCIDENT OR LOSS. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policy shall not affect coverage provided to the City of Imperial, its elected or appointed officer, officials, employees, consulting engineers or volunteers.
6. CANCELLATION NOTICE. The insurance afforded by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested has been given to the City of Imperial. Such notice shall be addressed as shown in the heading of this endorsement.
C. INCIDENT AND CLAIM REPORTING PROCEDURE
Incidents and claims are to be reported to the insurer at:
ATTN: (Title) (Department)
(Company)
(Street Address)
(City) (State) (Zip Code)
(Telephone)
93 D. SIGNATURE OF INSURER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE INSURER
I, , warrant that I have authority to bind the
(print/type name) listed Insurance Company and by my
signature hereon do so bind this company.
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE (Original Signature required on endorsement furnished to the City of Imperial)
ORGANIZATION:
TITLE:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
94 WORKER'S COMPENSATION/EMPLOYERS LIABILITY
ENDORSEMENT
CITY OF IMPERIAL
420 S. Imperial Ave.
Imperial, CA 92251
A. POLICY INFORMATION Endorsement #
1. Insurance Company:
Policy Number:
2. Effective Date of This Endorsement:
3. Named Insured:
4. Employer's Liability Limit (Coverage B)
B. POLICY AMENDMENTS
In consideration of the policy premium and notwithstanding any inconsistent statement in the policy to which this endorsement is attached or any other endorsement attached thereto, it is agreed as follows:
1. CANCELATION NOTICE. The insurance afforded by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested has been given to the City of Imperial. Such notice shall be addressed as shown in the heading of this endorsement.
2. WAIVER OF SUBGROGATION. The Insurance Company agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against the City of Imperial, its elected or appointed officers, officials, agents and employees for losses paid under the terms of this policy which arise from work performed by the Named Insured for the City of Imperial.
95 C. SIGNATURE OF INSURER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE INSURER
I, , warrant that I have authority to bind the
(print/type name) listed Insurance company and by my
signature hereon do so bind this company.
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE (Original Signature required on endorsement furnished to the City of Imperial)
ORGANIZATION:
TITLE:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
96 CITY OF IMPERIAL
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
CRPL 5134(033)
EV CHARGING STATION INSTALLATION AND EV PURCHASE, PHASE II &
PHASE III
BID NO. 2026-XX
SCOPE OF WORK
The work to be done consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, tools, labor, and incidentals as required by the contract documents to construct the above stated project, consisting of:
The work consists generally of the Furnishing and installing an EV Charging station, installation of a switchgear, installation of electrical transformer, trenching and installation of 2” electrical conduit, backfilling and compacting of the trench, restoration of the A.C. where the conduit is installed, installation of 60”x40” P.C.C. pads for the switchgear and the EV Charging station, electrical plans, thermoplastic striping for the parking and traffic control around the construction zones. All work to be completed within existing City of Imperial public right of way.
LOCATION OF WORK
1. CITY OF IMPERIAL’S IMPERIAL TRANSIT PARK, LOCATED ON EAST BARIONI ST., BETWEEN NORTH “L” ST. AND NORTH “M” ST., AS ILLUSTRATED ON CONSTRUCTION PLANS.
TIME OF COMPLETION
The Contractor shall complete all work in every detail within Forty-five (45) consecutive calendar days after the date of the Notice to Proceed, exclusive of maintenance periods.
TRAFFIC REQUIREMENTS
All streets must remain open to public traffic. Temporary street and/or sidewalk closures may be made with the prior approval of the City Engineer.
UTILITY REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor is advised of the existence of the utility notification service provided by UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT (USA). USA member utilities will provide the Contractor with an approximate location of their substructures in the construction area when the Contractor gives at least 48 hours notice to the Underground Service Alert by calling 1- 800-422-4133. Contractor shall contact USA as specified and shall provide the City with proof of contact with USA upon request.
97 The Contractor shall notify the following agencies at least 48 hours in advance of excavating around any of their structures. The utility companies listed below can be contacted as indicated.
1. Imperial Irrigation District: Ignacio Romo, (760) 482-3426
2. Southern California Gas: Joe Montenegro, (760) 352-6100
3. SBC - Telephone Company: Mike Ormond, (760) 337-3358
4. Time Warner (cable TV): Keith Johnson, (760) 352-8835
5. County Public Works Department: Veronica Atondo, Deputy Director, (442) 265-1818
6. City of Imperial Public Services: Jackie Loper, (760) 355-3336
8. Community Development Director: Othon Mora, (760) 355-1152 The Contractor shall exercise extreme care to protect all existing utilities in place whether shown on the plans or not and shall assume full responsibility for all damage resulting from his operations. The Contractor shall coordinate with each utility company as to the requirements and methods for protection of their facilities during the construction period and shall be responsible for preparation and processing of any required plans or permits. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility to maintain uninterrupted service for all utilities, including temporary service connections. Payment for protection in place shall be deemed as included in the items of work as shown on the proposal bid sheet and no additional compensation will be allowed.
FLOW AND ACCEPTANCE OF WATER
It is anticipated that storm, surface or other waters may be encountered at various times and locations during the work herein contemplated. The Contractor, by submitting a bid, acknowledges that he has investigated the risk arising from such waters and has prepared his bid accordingly, and Contractor, by submitting a bid, assumes all of said risk.
The Contractor shall conduct his operations in such a manner that storm, or other waters may proceed uninterrupted along their existing street or drainage courses. Diversion of water for short reaches to protect construction in progress will be permitted if public and/or private properties, in the opinion of the Engineer, are not subject to the probability of damage. The Contractor shall obtain written permission from the applicable public agency or property owner before any diversion of water outside of street right of way will be permitted.
REMOVAL OF WATER / DEWATERING
The Contractor shall provide and maintain at all times during construction ample means and devices to promptly remove and properly dispose of all water entering the excavations or other parts of the work. Dewatering for the pipelines shall commence when ground water is first encountered and shall be continuous until such time as the excavated area or trenches are properly backfilled. Dewatering shall be accomplished by well points or some other method which will insure a preservation of final lines and grade of the bottoms of excavation, all subject to the approval of the Engineer.
Disposal of water from dewatering operations shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. Disposal methods shall conform to the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, 1974, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, and the California Administrative Code, Title 23, Chapter 3.
Full compensation of dewatering shall be considered as included in the contract prices paid for the related items of work, and no additional compensation will be allowed, therefore.
98 TRENCH EXCAVATION AND SHORING
For any contract for public works for excavation of any trench or trenches five (5) feet of more in depth, the Agency shall require submission by the Contractor and acceptance by the awarding body or by a Registered Civil or Structural Engineer 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. This plan shall be prepared by a Registered Civil or Structural Engineer.
Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to allow the use of a shoring, sloping, or protective system less effective than that required by the safety standards set forth by the State of California Safety Requirements. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to impose tort liability on the awarding body or any of its employees.
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
The Standard Specifications of the Agency are contained in the latest edition of the STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION, as written and promulgated by the Joint Cooperative Committee of the Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association and the Southern California District of the Associated General Contractors of California (The Greenbook).
Copies of these Standard Specifications are available from the publisher:
Building News, Incorporated
P.O. Box 3031 Terminal Annex
Los Angeles, California 90051
(213) 202-7775
http://www.bnibooks.com
The Standard Specifications set forth above will control the general provisions for this contract except as amended by the Plans, Special Provisions, or other contract documents.
The section numbers of the following Special Provisions coincide with those of the said Standard Specifications. Only those sections requiring amendment or elaboration, or specifying options, are called out.
In case of conflict between the Standard Specifications and the Special Provisions, the Special Provisions shall take precedence over and be used in lieu of such conflicting portions.
References in the Special Provisions to Standard Plans shall mean the Standard Plans of the City of Imperial or another governing agency as specified.
Where the Plans or Specifications describe portions of the work in general terms, but not in complete detail, it is understood that the item is to be furnished and installed complete and in place and that only the best general practice is to prevail and that only materials and workmanship of the first quality are to be used. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals, and do all the work involved in executing the contract.
99 WAGE RATES AND LABOR CODE REQUIREMENTS
Wage Rates
The Contractor and all Subcontractors shall be required to adhere to the higher of the Federal or State general prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined and published by Davis-Bacon or the State Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, pursuant to Sections 1770, 1773, and 1773.2 of the California Labor Code. Copies of these rates and the latest revisions thereto are on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Agency and are available for review upon request.
Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1774, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, and 1777.6 of the State Labor Code. Sections 1774 and 1775 require the Contractor and all subcontractors to pay not less than the highest of either the federal or state prevailing wage rates to all workmen employed in the execution of the contract and specify forfeitures and penalties for failure to do so. The minimum state wage rates to be paid are those determined by the State Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. Section 1776 requires the Contractor and all Subcontractors to keep accurate payroll records, specifies the contents thereof, their inspection and duplication procedures, and certain notices required of the Contractor pertaining to their location.
Apprentices
Section 1777.5 requires the Contractor or Subcontractor employing tradesmen in any apprentice able occupation to apply to the Joint Apprenticeship Committee nearest the site of the public works project and which administers the apprenticeship program in that trade for a certificate of approval. The certificate will also fix the ratio of apprentices to journeymen to be used in the performance of the contract.
The Contractor is required to make contributions to funds established for the administration of apprenticeship programs if he employs registered apprentices or journeymen in any apprentice able trade and if other Contractors on the public works site are making such contributions.
Information relative to apprenticeship standards, contributions, wage schedules and other requirements may be obtained from the State Director of Industrial Relations or from the Division of Apprenticeship Standards.
Clayton Act and Cartwright Act
Section 4551 of the State Government Code specifies that in executing a public works contract with the Agency to supply goods, services or materials, the Contractor or Subcontractors offers and agrees to assign to the Agency 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 Sec. 16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code, arising from purchase of goods, services or materials pursuant to the contract or subcontract. This assignment shall become effective when the Agency tender’s final payment to the contractor without further acknowledgment by the parties.
100
CITY OF IMPERIAL
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
For
CRPL 5134(033)
EV CHARGING STATION INSTALLATION AND EV PURCHASE, PHASE II &
PHASE III
BID NO. 2026-XX
MODIFICATIONS TO: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 1 - TERMS, DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS 1-1 DEFINITIONS.
City - City of Imperial
Board - City Council
Caltrans - California Department of Transportation
County - County of Imperial
Engineer - City Engineer
Federal - United States of America
State - State of California
SECTION 2 - SCOPE AND CONTROL OF THE WORK
2-1 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT.
Is amended as follows:
Within ten (10) working days after the date of the Notice of Award, the Contractor shall execute and return the following contract documents to the Agency:
~ Contract Agreement
~ Faithful Performance Bond
~ Payment Bond
~ General Liability Endorsement
~ Automobile Liability Endorsement
~ Worker’s Compensation/Employers Liability Endorsement Failure to comply with the above will result in annulment of the award and forfeiture of the Proposal Guarantee.
The Contract Agreement shall not be considered binding upon the City until executed by the authorized City officials.
A corporation to which an award is made may be required, before the Contract Agreement is executed by the City, to furnish evidence of its corporate existence, of its right to enter into contracts in the State of California, and that the officers signing the contract and bonds for the corporation have the authority to do so. 2-2 CONTRACT BONDS.