1 REQUEST FOR BIDS
CITY WIDE FENCING SERVICES
Interested vendors may obtain copies of the Bid from the City o f Richmond’s website www.ci.richmond.ca.us/bids. To download documents, new vendors will be required to regist er. Once the vendor downloads any documents relative to a solicitation, that vendor's name will appear on the prospective bidders list for that project and will receive any addenda or notifications relating to the quote.
All submittals must be submitted electronically thru BidsOnline www.ci.richmond.ca.us/bids, shall be accepted until 11:00 am, June 7, 2023
Hand delivered, fax and email submittals will not be accepted.
SECTION A
A1. Introduction
The City of Richmond (“City”) is soliciting Bids for fencing in stallation and repair on an as- needed basis for various City of Richmond facilities. The anticipated term of this contract will be for a period of three (3) years and an option to renew for two years by means of a mutual agreement of both parties.
A2. Inquiries
All questions must be submitted via the electronic BidsOnline system on the Q&A tab by 5:00 p.m. PST, on May 29, 2023. If the City finds it necessary to issue an addendum, prospective bidders will receive e-mail notification of addendum. Otherwise, answers to questions received will be provided on the Q&A tab and notification will be sent by May 30, 2023. It is the bidder’s responsibility to periodically check the BidsOnline website www.ci.richmond.ca.us/bids for any possible Addenda to the Bid that may have been posted.
2 A3. Method of Award & Payment
A 3.1 Once an award has been made the City of Richmond will set up a contract with the responsive bidders.
A 3.2 All payments shall be made after successful completion of each project.
No advance payments will be allowed.
A 3.3 The City of Richmond shall not be held liable for any costs incurred in the preparation and production of bid, or for any work performed prior to the issuance of a purchase order.
A 3.4 Awards made for this requ est including all change orders shall not exceed $750,000.
A4. Rejection of Bids
This request for bid does not commit the City of Richmond to award a contract, or to procure or to contract for services or supplies. The City of Richmond r eserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids received as a result of this request; or to cancel in part or in its entirety this bid.
A5. Insurance & indemnification
Insurance Requirements The City of Richmond requires consultants doing business with it to obtain insurance, as shown in the document attached on BidsOnline. The required insurance certificates must comply with all requirements of the standards as shown in the insurance requirements. The successful Contractor and all Subcontractors used in the work will be required to hold or to obtain a City of Richmond business license for which the fee will not be waived. Also, a C-13 Fencing Contractor’s License is required. Compliance with City Ordinances The Contractor and all Subcontractors shall comply with the City of Richmond Nondiscrimination Clauses in City Contracts Ordinance (Richmond Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 2.28), Business Opportunity Ordinance (RMC Chapter 2.50), Local Employment Program Ordinance (RMC Chapter 2.56), Living Wage Ordinance (RMC Chapter 2.60) and Ordinance Banning the Requirement to Provide Information of Prior Criminal Convictions on all Employment Applications (“Ban the Box”) (RMC Chapter 2.65), which are incorporated into the Contract Documents by this reference.
A5. Prevailing Wage
The Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California has ascertained the prevailing rate of per diem wages in dollars, based on a working day of eight hours, for each craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute any construction or maintenance contract, which may be awarded by Public Works. The current prevailing wage rates as adopted by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations are incorporated herein by reference and may be accessed at http://www.dir.ca.gov/ (General Prevailing Wage determination made by the Director of Industrial Relations / Pursuant to California Labor Code Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 1770, 1773 and 1773.1).
Contractor is required to pay the prevailing wage rate referred to above and is responsible for selecting the craft/classification of workers which will be required to perform this service in accordance with the Contractor's method of performing the work. Pursuant to Section
3 1775 of the Labor Code (State of California) Contractor shall forfeit $50 for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the stipulated prevailing wage rates for any public work done under this Contract or by any subcontractor.
SECTION B
B1. Scope of work
Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, material, equipment, supplies and other related needs to install and/or repair various types of fencings, gates, and accessories at various City of Richmond facilities.
B 1.1 Contractor shall provide, i nstall, repair various types of gates including swinging gates and rolling gates, including all hardware and safety devices.
B 1.2 Contractor shall maintain the security of all sites while work is being done.
B 1.3 Contractor shall verify and be responsible for all measur ements and q uantities.
B
1.4 Contractor shall create all drawings and obtain any required permits.
B 1.5 Contractor shall not interfere with facility operations.
B 1.6 Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, and supervision needed.
B 1.7 Contractor shall conduct on -site work between 8:00 am – 4 :30 pm Monday through Friday.
B
1.8 Contractor will have access to parking on site.
B 1.9 Contractor shall provide submittals, which shall be appro ved before any work begins
B 1.10
Upon completion of the project, Contractor shall submit all closeout Documentation
B 1.11 Contractor shall complete all on site work including cl oseout within allotted time per project.
B 1.12 Contractor shall work site and materials on site shall be secured daily.
Standard specifications for chain link fencing:
B 1.13 Comply with construction standards institute section 32 3113 – chain link fencing and gates.
B 1.14
Standard line posts: 2.375 inch outside diameter, schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe.
4 B 1.15 Standard gate posts: 3.50 0-inch diameter for man gates and 6.625 inch diameter for vehicular gates; gateposts to be galvanized steel pipe.
B 1.16 Standard top, bottom, and brace rail: 1.660 inch outside diameter, plain end, sleeve coupled galvanized steel pipe.
B 1.17 Standard tension bars: 3/16 inches by 3/4 inch galvaniz ed steel flat bars.
B 1.18 Caps: cast steel or malleable iron, galvanized, sized to post dimension, set screw retained.
B 1.19 Fittings: sleeves, bands, clips, rail ends, tension bars, fasteners and fittings shall be galvanized steel.
B 1.20 Standard gate hardware: fork type latch with gravity dr op; center gate stop and drop rod; three 180 d egree gate hinges per leaf.
B 1.21 Set gate and posts plumb, in concrete footings with top of footing 1 inch above finish grade or driven depending upon direction from city per project. Slope top of concrete for water runoff.
B 1.22 Footings for line, end, and corner posts shall be 8-inches diameter by 3 feet deep below finish grade. Gatepost footings shall be 12-inches diameter by 3 feet 6 inches deep below finish grade. Set post on brick or concrete riser. (all posts shall be set min. 18” deep in 2500 psi concrete min.)
5 BID
The respondent, incompliance with the above reference project, having examined the specifications, City of Richmond insurance requirements, City of Richmond purchase order/work authorization terms and conditions, related documents and the site of the proposed work, and having become completely familiar with local conditions surrounding the proposed work, including availability of materials and labor, hereby , proposes to perform all work at rates stated below, which are to cover all expenses incurred in performing the work.
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
ESTIMATED
QUANTITY UNITS
PRICE/UNIT EXTENSION
1. Removal and disposal of existing chain link
fence, up to 10 ft high, including posts with
concrete footing and backfilling of holes.
Fabric and gates shall be salvaged.
1,000
FT
2. 4 ft. Chain link, 9 gauge with 1 5/8" top rail
and 2 3/8' posts - installed, tuf 40 or sch
40 1,000
FT
3. 6 ft chain link, 9 gauge with 1 5/8" top rail
and 2 3/8" posts - installed, tuf 40 or sch
40 1,500
FT
4. 8 ft chain link, 9 gauge with 1 5/8" top rail
and 2 3/8" posts - installed, tuf 40 or sch
40 1,000 FT
5. 10 ft. Chain link, 9 gauge with 1-5/8”
Top rail and 2-3/8” posts –
Installed, tuf 40 or sch 40
500 FT
6. 4 ft x 6 ft single gate with all hardware
10 EA
7. 4 ft x 8 ft single gate with all hardware
10 EA
8. 10 ft x 8 ft double gate with all hardware
2 EA
9. 10 ft x 10 ft double gate with all
hardware
2 EA
10. 12 ft. Chain link 9 gauge 1 3/4"x1
3/4" tennis court mesh 1 5/8" top and mid
rails, 2 7/8" line posts tuf 40 or better
200
FT
11. 8’ high x 3” wide ornamental iron gate with
frame of 2”x 3”x 3/16” steel tube, two (2)
posts 4”x 4” x3/16” steel tube set in
concrete
200
FT
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