RE Chaffee Construction Inc.
6025 Park Drive
Wrightwood CA 92397
Lie# 897948
9/30/25
Reeves Booster Pump Station Bid Protest for Alliance Diversified Enterprises Inc Subject: Protest for Alliance Diversified Enterprises Inc After a Review of the Bid Documents submitted by Alliance Diversified we have identified a few items Experience:
Alliance Diversified Enterprises listed experience of jobs complete that only involve shoring and excavation. None of those projects specify a pump/booster station. As specified that "contractor must specify a minimum of 5 similar completed projects." It is our opinion that the jobs listed are not similar to the scope of a booster pump station Electrical Subcontractor:
Alliance Diversified Enterprises failed to list an electrical subcontractor. Listed subcontractors include roofers, underground piping, building, and concrete. Per Section 00100 Notice Inviting Bids 5.1 State License "All electrical work will be completed by a contractor or a sub-contractor ha.ving a valid California C-10 certification at the time of the bid opening." None of the listed subcontractors have a current C-10 contractor's license.
For these reasons RE Chaffee believes that Alliance Diversified Enterprises should be found non-responsive and the contract should go to the next responsible bidder.
September 30, 2025
Attachment 2
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RE Chaffee Construction Inc.
6025 Park Drive
Wrightwood CA 92397
Lie# 897948
9/30/25
Reeves Booster Pump Station Bid Protest for Armstrong Cal Builders Subject: Protest for Armstrong Cal Builders
After a Review of the Bid Documents submitted by Armstrong Cal Builders, we have identified a few items of relevance:
Experience:
Armstrong Cal Builders listed completed projects limited to park improvements, structural repairs, water main installation, and path of travel-none involving pump/booster stations or the technical mechanical steel piping central to this job. As the requirements state that contractors must list at least five similar projects, we believe their submissions do not match the scope of a booster pump station.
As an additional reference, upon reviewing the Armstrong Cal Builders company website, it appears that their operations are primarily oriented towards residential and commercial projects, with no indication of involvement in public works or water infrastructure.
Electrical Line Items:
Armstrong Cal Builders has proposed a total of $725,000 for items 14-17, including integration, electrical gear, wire, and all other electrical installations on the project. The OneSource Gear Package, the only approved vendor for San Clemente, is priced at $427,000, and integration along with other major electrical components amount to $248,000, which together total $675,000. This leaves $50,000 allocated for installation of wire, conduit, lighting, and other electrical installations. Based on these figures, it appears that there may be required electrical components not included as per the specifications.
For these reasons RE Chaffee believes that Armstrong Cal Builders should be found non-responsive and the contract should go to the next responsible bidder.
September 30, 2025
Public & Private Sector | Commercial, Residential, Design-Build 8031 Main St, Stanton, CA 90680 | Office: (657) 332-2300 |www.armstrongcalbuilders.com | CSLB #990992 – B, A | DIR #1000885560
City of San Clemente – Utilities Department Date:10/21/2025 Attn: Amir Ilkhanipour, Principal Civil Engineer
910 Calle Negocio
San Clemente, CA 92673
Subject: Bid Protest – Reeves Booster Pump Station Project No. 17405 Dear Mr. Ilkhanipour,
Armstrong Cal Builders, Inc. hereby submits this formal bid protest regarding the apparent low bidder, Alliance Diversified Enterprises, Inc. (ADEI), for the above-referenced project. Based on our review of the bid documents, specifications, and subsequent addenda, ADEI’s bid is non-responsive and should be disqualified for the reasons summarized below.
1. Failure to List Required C-10 Licensed Electrical Subcontractor Section 00100 – Notice Inviting Bids, paragraph 5.1, clearly requires that:
“All electrical work will be completed by a contractor having a valid California C-10 certification at the time of the bid opening.”
ADEI’s submitted bid (see attached ADEI – Reeves Booster Pump Bid) did not list any C-10 licensed electrical subcontractor on the List of Subcontractors form (Section 00440). This is a material omission under Public Contract Code §4104 and §3300, rendering the bid non-responsive. A subcontractor required to hold a C-10 license cannot be added or substituted after bid opening.
Furthermore, Section 00200 – Instructions to Bidders provides that the award shall be made to the lowest “responsive and responsible” bidder. A bidder omitting required subcontractor listings and license categories fails to meet both criteria, and the City is obligated to reject such a bid as non-responsive.
2. Failure to Identify Certified Control System (SCADA) Personnel Appendix E – San Clemente SCADA and Electrical Standards requires that all PLC, HMI, and network integration be performed by manufacturer-certified technicians approved by the City. Specifically:
“Motor Control Center PLC / Control Panel shall be built and assembled by Rockwell Automation according to design on the contract control diagram.”
Further reinforced in Addendum No. 2, Q&A #1, which states:
“To ensure compatibility with existing City SCADA equipment, the PLC/SCADA panel, including all software programming and start-up services, shall be furnished by Rockwell Automation. There shall be no deviation from this requirement.”
As Addendum No. 2 is a binding clarification to all bidders, ADEI’s failure to list a manufacturer-certified Rockwell Automation technician or qualified integrator constitutes a direct violation of the bid requirements and a material deviation from the contract documents.
Under California Public Contract Code §10162 and §10163, bidders must demonstrate the competence, experience, and technical ability to perform specialized work. By failing to identify certified control system personnel, ADEI has not demonstrated the necessary technical qualifications and therefore cannot be deemed a “responsible bidder.” Public & Private Sector | Commercial, Residential, Design-Build 8031 Main St, Stanton, CA 90680 | Office: (657) 332-2300 |www.armstrongcalbuilders.com | CSLB #990992 – B, A | DIR #1000885560
3. Subcontractor Listing Value Threshold and Section 00440 Requirements Section 00440 – List of Subcontractors of the specifications clearly states:
“Each bidder shall set forth the name and location of the place of business of each subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render service to the prime contractor in an amount in excess of one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the total bid.”
Despite this requirement, ADEI’s bid package does not list any C-10 electrical subcontractor or certified control system technician. Given that the electrical and SCADA portions of the work clearly exceed the 0.5% threshold, both must be listed.
Additionally, because the project specifications (Appendix E) and Addendum No. 2 require that the control integrator be manufacturer-certified, the omission of such personnel or subcontractor further violates the listing and technical qualification requirements. Allowing this omission would create an unequal bidding condition, placing compliant bidders at a competitive disadvantage, contrary to Public Contract Code §100 and §10122 which mandate fairness and integrity in public bidding.
4. Lack of Response to Public Bid Document Request
On September 25, 2025, at 3:01 PM, we sent an email to the City requesting a copy of the bid documents for the lowest bidder for review. As of today’s date, we have not received any response or the requested documents. (See attached copy of the email correspondence for reference.) This lack of response has limited our ability to verify the completeness of the lowest bidder’s submittal, but even from the documents available, the omissions noted above are evident and material.
5. Conclusion and Protest Request
Based on the foregoing, ADEI’s bid does not meet the requirements of the specifications or California Public Contract Code, and must therefore be deemed non-responsive. We respectfully request that the City of San Clemente:
1. Reject the bid submitted by Alliance Diversified Enterprises, Inc. as non-responsive; and
2. Furthermore, based on the information contained within the bid documents and specifications, Armstrong Cal Builders, Inc. should be recognized as the first responsive and responsible lower bidder. Our bid fully complies with all requirements of Section 00440 – List of Subcontractors, as well as Appendix E – SCADA and Electrical Standards, including the requirement that the control system work be performed by manufacturer-certified personnel. Accordingly, we respectfully request that the City reject the ADEI bid as non-responsive and proceed to award the project to Armstrong Cal Builders, Inc. as the next responsive and responsible low bidder.
This protest is submitted in good faith and within the prescribed time period following the bid opening, in accordance with the City’s protest procedure and the California Public Contract Code. Armstrong Cal Builders, Inc. has direct standing as an affected bidder.
By allowing ADEI’s bid to stand despite omitting required licensed and certified personnel, other bidders who complied in good faith are placed at a competitive disadvantage, undermining the fairness and integrity of the competitive bidding process.
Given the seriousness of these deficiencies, we respectfully request that this protest be reviewed by the City Attorney prior to any recommendation of award to ensure compliance with applicable Public Contract Code provisions.
Public & Private Sector | Commercial, Residential, Design-Build 8031 Main St, Stanton, CA 90680 | Office: (657) 332-2300 |www.armstrongcalbuilders.com | CSLB #990992 – B, A | DIR #1000885560
Sincerely,
Shawn Salah President
Attachments:
1. Email Request Sent September 25, 2025, 3:01 PM
2. ADEI (Alliance Diversified Enterprises, Inc.) Bid Submittal
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Section 00400
Bid Form-R1
NAME OF BIDDER: Alliance Diversified Enterprises Inc.
The undersigned, hereby declare that we have carefully examined the location of the proposed Work, and have read and examined the Contract Documents, including all plans, specifications, and all addenda, if any, for the following Project:
REEVES BOOSTER PUMP STATION
We hereby propose to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and services, and to discharge all duties and obligations necessary and required to perform and complete the Project for the following TOTAL BID PRICE:
BASE BID SCHEDULE
Bid
Item
No.
Bid Item Description * Est. Qty Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Item Cost 1 Mobilization/Demobilization 1 LS 2/0 DOO.oo 2.(0 y D D Ooo 2 Clear and Grub 1 LS 2-^ ooo.oo 2_S? G D O.oo
3 Excavation and Grading 1 LS 26^, DOQoc
4 Construct Pump Station Below Grade Structural Items 1 LS 5 Construct Pump Station Above Grade Structural Items 1 LS 6 Construct Pump Station 16-lnch Suction Piping 1 LS 6?3Z I2ddd 6 3^ IXO.oo 7 Construct Pump Station 16-lnch No-Pump Bypass Piping 1 LS W/^O.oo 8 Construct Pump Station 16-lnch Discharge Piping 1 LS 33^500.00 9 Construct Pump Station 10-lnch Discharge Piping 1 LS
10 Construct Pump Station Vertical
Turbine Pump and Motor
Assemblies
2 EA (73/200-00 396 ^oo-oo
11 Construct Pump Station 12-lnch Discharge Piping 2 EA Goo.DO 2-OD^oo 14-R1 Section 00400 Bid Form-R1
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* See Spec Section 01030 Measurement and Payment for description of above bid items.
Bid
Item
No.
Bid Item Description * Est. Qty Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Item Cost 12 Construct Pump Station 6-lnch
Surge Piping and Sump Pump
System
1 LS ^b^'Lv-oo
13 Construct Pump Station Suction Meter Vault 1 LS <9 00.00 14 Construct SDG&E Electrical Service 1 LS
15 Construct Switchboard/Meter Section 1 LS ^7,200.o»
16 Construct Motor Control Center 1 LS Ibrt ,000-00 IbS/OOO-OD 17 Construct Pump Station Electrical Items 1 LS 2^0^00.00 18 Testing and Commissioning 1 LS Illi,ooo-oo19 Demolish/Abandon Existing Turnout Facilities 1 LS ^Z,DOO- OO Oi2f 000-00 20 Construct Civil Restorations 1 LS o & y^voo.oo
21 Field Order Allowance 1 LS $70,000 $70,000
22 Overexcavation Allowance 1 LS $30,000 $30,000
23 Construct Water Quality Analyzer 1 LS ^000.oO
Each individual bidder shall review the Plans and Specifications, and all other portions of the Contract Documents, and shall include all items necessary to complete the Work, including the assumption of all obligations, duties, and responsibilities necessary to the successful completion of the Contract, and the furnishing of all materials and equipment required to be incorporated in and form a permanent part of the Work: tools, equipment, supplies, transportation, facilities, labor, superintendence, and services required to perform and complete the Work; and bonds, insurance and submittals; all as per the requirements of the Contract Documents, whether or not explicitly listed or designated.
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Section00400
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In case of discrepancy between the unit price and the item cost set forth for a unit basis item, the unit price shall prevail and, shall be utilized as the basis for determining the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
However, if the amount set forth as a unit price is ambiguous, unintelligible or uncertain for any cause, or is omitted, or is the same amount as the entry in the “Item Cost" column, then the amount set forth in the “Item Cost" column for the item shall prevail and shall be divided by the estimated quantity for the item and the price thus obtained shall be the unit price. If any of the above discrepancies exist, the City may recalculate the bid price on the basis of the unit price and the bidder agrees to be bound by such recalculation.
It is understood that the quantities shown for the unit price items are approximate only and subject to increase or decrease, being stated only for the purpose of comparing bids and fixing the amount of surety bonds, and that should the quantity of work on the unit price basis be increased, the undersigned Bidder will perform the additional work at the unit price set out herein, and that should the quantity be decreased, payment is to be made on the actual quantity installed at such unit price, and the undersigned Bidder will make no claims for anticipated profits or additional compensation for any increase or decrease in the quantity. It is further understood that actual quantities on the unit price items will be determined upon completion of the work covered by the Contract.
Final payment shall be determined by the Engineer from measured quantities of work performed based upon the unit price.
If the Contract Documents specify alternate bid items, the following Alternate Bid amounts shall be added to or deducted from the Total Bid Price (please check the appropriate box), at the City’s sole option. The City can choose to include one or more of the Alternate Bids in the Work. If any of the Alternate Bids are selected by the City, the resulting amount shall be added to or deducted from Total Bid Price for the Work.
City may select one or more of the Alternate Bids at the below stated Bid Price up to sixty (60) days following award of the Contract. City can award/select Alternate Bid items at any time(s).
Alternate
Bid Item
No.
’ Bid Item Description * Est. Qty Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Item Cost A1
n/Add
Deduct
Additional 16-lnch Gate Valves 3 EA [It,(MW
A2
i/Add
Deduct
Change Ventilation System to
Single Wall Mounted Exhaust Fan 1 LS IWO-00
A3
i/Add
Deduct
Change Ventilation System to
Dual Roof Mounted Exhaust Fans 1 LS ^ooo-oo
* See Spec Section 01030 Measurement and Payment for description of above bid items.
TOTAL BID PRICE (BASED ON BASE BID SCHEDULE):
$ M 2.11, 261-kk
Total Base Bid Price in Numbers
Total Base Bid Price in Written Form *
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In case of discrepancy between the written price and the numerical price, the written price shall prevail. In case of a discrepancy between the electronic bid form in the City’s Planet Bids system (if used) and this completed bid form, the signed hardcopy bid form (or scanned signed form uploaded to the City’s Planet Bids system, shall prevail.
The undersigned agrees that this Bid Form constitutes a firm offer to City which cannot be withdrawn for the number of calendar days indicated in the Notice Inviting Bids from the bid opening, or until a Contract for the Work is fully executed by City and a third party, whichever is earlier.
The Contract duration shall commence on the date stated in City’s Notice to Proceed, and shall be completed by the Contractor in the time specified in the Contract Documents. In no case shall the Contractor commence construction prior to the date stated in City’s Notice to Proceed.
Bidder certifies that it is licensed in accordance with the law providing for the registration of Contractors, License No. _________, Expiration Date _______, class of license _____. If the bidder is a joint venture, each member of the joint venture must include the above information.
The undersigned acknowledges receipt, understanding and full consideration of the following addenda to the Contract Documents.
Addenda No. _______________________
Addenda No. _______________________
Addenda No. _______________________
Bidder has attached the following:
1. The completed Contractor’s Certificate Regarding Workers’ Compensation form.
2. The required bid security in the amount of not less than 10% of the Total Bid Price.
3. The fully executed Non-Collusion Declaration form.
4. The completed Contractor Information and Experience form.
5. The completed List of Subcontractors form.
6. The completed Iran Contracting Act Certification form (for bids of $1,000,000 or more).
7. The completed Public Works Contractor Registration Certification form.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that all of the information submitted in connection with this Bid and all of the representations made herein, including Contractor’s license number and expiration date, are true and correct. I further certify that the signatory below is authorized to submit this Bid and bind the Bidder to the terms of these Contract Documents.
Section 00400
Bid Form
Name of Bidder Alliance Diversified Enterprises Inc.
Signatur,e^^—=*_
Name Michael Cronk
Title Project Manager
Dated 9/24/2025
END OF BID FORM
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Section 00405
WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATION
WORKERS' COMPENSATION DECLARATION
I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury one of the following declarations:
(ONE OF THE BOXES BELOW MUST BE CHECKED)
I have and will maintain a certificate of consent from the California Labor Commission to self-insure for workers' compensation, as provided for by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the work to be performed under this contract.
I have and will maintain workers' compensation insurance, as required by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the work to be performed under this contract. My workers' compensation insurance carrier and policy number are:
Carrier____________________________________________________ Policy Number______________________________________________ I certify that, in the performance of the work under this Agreement, I shall not employ any person in any manner so as to become subject to the workers' compensation laws of California, and I hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of San Clemente and all of its officials, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, and losses relating to personal injury or death, economic losses, and property damage arising out of my failure to provide such worker’s compensation insurance. I further agree that, if I should become subject to the workers' compensation provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code, I shall forthwith comply with those provisions.
WARNING: FAILURE TO SECURE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
COVERAGE IS UNLAWFUL, AND SHALL SUBJECT AN EMPLOYER TO
CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CIVIL FINES UP TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000), IN ADDITION TO THE COST OF COMPENSATION, DAMAGES AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 3706 OF THE LABOR CODE, INTEREST, AND ATTORNEY’S FEES.
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Section00410
Bid Bond
Bond # N/A
Premium: Nil
The makers of this bond are Alliance Diversified Enterprises, Inc. as Principal, and Great American Insurance Company , as Surety and are held and firmly bound unto the City of San Clemente, hereinafter called City, in the penal sum of TEN PERCENT (10%) OF THE TOTAL BID PRICE of the Principal submitted to City for the work described below, for the payment of which sum in lawful money of the United States, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH that whereas the Principal has submitted the accompanying bid dated September 24 2025 for the REEVES BOOSTER PUMP STATION.
If the Principal does not withdraw its bid within the time specified in the Contract Documents; and if the Principal is awarded the Contract and provides all documents to City as required by the Contract Documents; then this obligation shall be null and void. Otherwise, this bond will remain in full force and effect.
Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract Documents shall in affect its obligation under this bond, and Surety does hereby waive notice of any such changes.
In the event a lawsuit is brought upon this bond by City and judgment is recovered, the Surety shall pay all litigation expenses incurred by City in such suit, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs, expert witness fees and expenses.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above-bound parties have executed this instrument under their several seals this 17th day of September , 2025 , the name and corporate seal of each corporation.
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Attorney-in-FactSpencer Flake
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Section 00420
Non-collusion Declaration
The undersigned declares:
I am the P-M- of ADEI , the party making the foregoing bid.
The bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation. The bid is genuine and not collusive or sham.
The bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a false or sham bid. The bidder has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any bidder or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or to refrain from bidding. The bidder has not inany manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the bid price of the bidder or any other bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the bid price, or of that of any other bidder. All statements contained in the bid are true.
The bidder has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her bid price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid, and has not paid, and will not pay, any person or entity for such purpose.
Any person executing this declaration on behalf of a bidder that is a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or any other entity, hereby represents that he or she has full power to execute, and does execute, this declaration on behalf of the bidder.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct and that this declaration is executed on 9/24/25 [date], at Escondido [city], California [state].
Name of Bidder Alliance Diversified Enterprises Inc.
Signatu
Name,
Titie •
Dated
END OF NON-COLLUSION DECLARATION
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SECTION 00430
CONTRACTOR INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE FORM
A. INFORMATION ABOUT BIDDER
**Failure to complete all information may render your bid nonresponsive - indicate not applicable (“N/A”) where appropriate.**
NOTE: Where Bidder is a joint venture, pages shall be duplicated and information provided for all parties to the joint venture.
1.0 Name of Bidder: ___________________________________________
2.0 Type, if Entity: ___________________________________________
3.0 Bidder Address: ___________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Facsimile Number Telephone Number
Email Address_______________________________________
Website Address
4.0 How many years has Bidder’s organization been in business as a Contractor? _______
5.0 How many years has Bidder’s organization been in business under its present name? ________________________
5.1 Under what other or former names has Bidder’s organization operated?_______________________________________________
6.0 If Bidder’s organization is a corporation, answer the following:
6.1 Date of Incorporation: ________________________________
6.2 State of Incorporation: ________________________________
6.3 President’s/CEO Name: ________________________________
6.4 Vice President’s Name(s): ________________________________
6.5 Secretary’s Name: ________________________________
6.6 Treasurer’s Name: ________________________________
7.0 If an individual or a partnership, answer the following:
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7.1 Date of Organization: ____________________________________
7.2 Name and address of all partners (state whether general or limited partnership):
__________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
8.0 If other than a corporation or partnership, describe organization and name principals:
___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________
9.0 List other states in which Bidder’s organization is legally qualified to do business. ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
10.0 What type of work does the Bidder normally perform with its own forces? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
11.0 Has Bidder ever failed to complete any work awarded to it? If so, note when, where, and why:
___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
12.0 Has the Bidder ever been in default, debarred or suspended in any way? If so, note when and why:
___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
13.0 Within the last five years, has any officer or partner of Bidder’s organization ever been an officer or partner of another organization when it failed to complete a contract? If so, attach a separate sheet of explanation:
___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
14.0 List Trade References (Materials Suppliers, Vendors, Union Representatives, etc.:
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15.0 List Bank References (Bank and Branch Address):
___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
16.0 Name of Bonding Company and Name and Address, email address and phone number of Agent:
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B. LIST OF CURRENT PROJECTS (BACKLOG)
**Duplicate Page if needed for listing additional current projects** Project and
Client Contact
Person and
Phone Number
Description of
Bidder’s Work
Completion Date Cost of
Bidder’s Work
Amounted
Bonded
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C. LIST OF COMPLETED PROJECTS LAST FIVE YEARS
**Duplicate Page if needed for listing additional completed projects** Please include only those projects which are similar enough to demonstrate Bidder’s ability to perform the required Work. The Bidder must specify a minimum of five (5) similar completed projects within the past five (5) years. Failure to meet or exceed this requirement may cause the bid to be rejected as nonresponsive.
Client Description of
Bidder’s Work
Period of
Performance
Cost of
Bidder’s Work
Contact Name
& Phone
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D. EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS QUESTIONNAIRE Personnel:
The Bidder shall identify the key personnel to be assigned to this project in a management, construction supervision or engineering capacity.
1. List each person’s job title, name and percent of time to be allocated to this project:
2. Summarize each person’s specialized education:
3. List each person’s years of construction experience relevant to the project:
4. Summarize such experience:
Bidder agrees that any personnel named in this Bid will remain on this Project until completion of all relevant Work, unless substituted by personnel of equivalent experience and qualifications approved in advance by City.
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Public Works Contractor Registration Certification
Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. See http://www.dir.ca.gov/PublicWorks/PublicWorks.html for additional information.
No bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work.
Bidder hereby certifies that it is aware of the registration requirements set forth in Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 and is currently registered as a contractor with the Department of Industrial Relations.
Name of Bidder:. Sc5 *
DIR Registration Number:
Bidder further acknowledges:
1. Bidder shall maintain a current DIR registration for the duration of the project.
2. Bidder shall include the requirements of Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 in its contract with subcontractors and ensure that all subcontractors are registered at the time of bid opening and maintain registration status for the duration of the project.
3. Failure to submit this form or comply with any of the above requirements may result in a finding that the bid is non-responsive.
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Section 00440
List of Subcontractors Form
In compliance with the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act of the Public Contract Code of the State of California, each bidder shall set forth below: (a) the name and the location of the place of business, (b) the California contractor license number and DIR registration number, and (c) the portion of the work which will be done by each subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render service to the Contractor in or about the construction of the work in an amount in excess of one-half of one percent (1/2%) of the Contractor’s Total Bid Price. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the work involves streets and highways, then the Contractor shall list each subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render service to Contractor in or about the work in an amount in excess of one-half of one percent (1/2%) of the Contractor’s Total Bid Price or $10,000, whichever is greater. No additional time shall be granted to provide the below requested information.
If no subcontractor is specified, for a portion of the work, or if more than one subcontractor is specified for the same portion of Work, then the Contractor shall be deemed to have agreed that it is fully qualified to perform that Work, and that it shall perform that portion itself. The Prime Contractor is required to complete at least 50% of the contract value with its own forces.
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Subcontractor
Subcontractor Location of
Business
CSLB Contractor
License No.
DIR Registration
Number
% of the
Work
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Subcontractor
Subcontractor Location of
Business
CSLB Contractor
License No.
DIR Registration
Number
% of the
Work
In addition to submitting this Designation of Subcontractor form with its bid submission, each bidder shall, within 24 hours of the bid submission deadline, provide the City with a list of bid items that correspond to the portion of work listed for each designated subcontractor. Failure to provide this information within the time prescribed may be cause for the City to deem the Bid non-responsive and the City may reject the Bid.
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Section 00450
Iran ContractingAct Certification
MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH BID PROPOSAL IF BID AMOUNT IS $1,000,000 OR MORE (Public Contract Code Section 2200 et seq.)
As required by California Public Contract Code Section 2204, the Contractor certifies subject to penalty for perjury that the option checked below relating to the Contractor's status in regard to the Iran Contracting Act of 2010 (Public Contract Code Section 2200 et seq.) is true and correct:
The Contractor is not:
(i) identified on the current list of persons and entities engaging in investment activities in Iran prepared by the California Department of General Services in accordance with subdivision (b) of Public Contract Code Section 2203; or
(ii) a financial institution that extends, for 45 days or more, credit in the amount of $20,000,000 or more to any other person or entity identified on the current list of persons and entities engaging in investment activities in Iran prepared by the California Department of General Services in accordance with subdivision (b) of Public Contract Code Section 2203, if that person or entity uses or will use the credit to provide goods or services in the energy sector in Iran.
The City has exempted the Contractor from the requirements of the Iran Contracting Act of 2010 after making a public finding that, absent the exemption, the City will be unable to obtain the goods and/or services to be provided pursuant to the Contract. Documentation demonstratingthe City's exemption approval is attached.
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Note: In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 2205, false certification of this form shall bereported to the California Attorney General and may result in civil penalties equal to the greater of $250,000 or twice the Contract amount, termination of the Contract and/or ineligibility to bid on contracts for three years.
END OF IRAN CONTRACTING ACT CERTIFICATION
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Public Works Contractor Registration Certification
Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. See http://www.dir.ca.gov/PublicWorks/PublicWorks.html for additional information.
No bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work.
Bidder hereby certifies that it is aware of the registration requirements set forth in Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 and is currently registered as a contractor with the Department of Industrial Relations.
Name of Bidder:. Sc5 *
DIR Registration Number:
Bidder further acknowledges:
1. Bidder shall maintain a current DIR registration for the duration of the project.
2. Bidder shall include the requirements of Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 in its contract with subcontractors and ensure that all subcontractors are registered at the time of bid opening and maintain registration status for the duration of the project.
3. Failure to submit this form or comply with any of the above requirements may result in a finding that the bid is non-responsive.
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Signatu
Name_
Title
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August 18, 2025
OFFICIAL NOTICE
TO: Prospective Bidders
PROJECT: REEVES BOOSTER PUMP STATION, PN-17405
FROM: Amir Ilkhanipour-Principal Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: Addendum No. 1 to the Bid Documents
Transmitted herewith is Addendum No, 1.
The attached changes to the contract documents for the above project shall be incorporated into the contract plans and specifications as part of this project.
TheContractorshallsign this page as acknowledgment of receipt of Addendum No.1 and attach it to his/her bid proposal. Bids will not be accepted without this form attached.
We acknowledge receipt of Addendum No. 1 for the above mentioned project and hereby accept its terms and conditions as part of our bid.
Reeves Booster Pump Station, Project No. 17405
Addendum No. 1
September 2, 2025
OFFICIAL NOTICE
TO: Prospective Bidders
PROJECT: REEVES BOOSTER PUMP STATION, PN-17405
FROM: Amir Ilkhanipour -Principal Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: Addendum No. 2 to the Bid Documents
Transmitted herewith is Addendum No. 2.
The attached changes to the contract documents for the above project shall be incorporated into the contract plans and specifications as part of this project.
The Contractor shall sign this page as acknowledgment of receipt of Addendum No. 2 and attach it to his/her bid proposal. Bids will not be accepted without this form attached.
We acknowledge receipt of Addendum No. 2 for the above mentioned project and hereby accept its terms and conditions as part of our bid.
Reeves Booster Pump Station, Project No. 17405
Addendum No. 2
September 18, 2025
OFFICIAL NOTICE
TO: Prospective Bidders
PROJECT: REEVES BOOSTER PUMP STATION, PN-17405
FROM: Amir Ilkhanipour-Principal Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: Addendum No. 3 to the Bid Documents
Transmitted herewith is Addendum No. 3.
The attached changes to the contract documents for the above project shall be incorporated into the contract plans and specifications as part of this project.
TheContractorshallsign this page as acknowledgment of receipt of Addendum No. 3 and attach it to his/her bid proposal. Bids will not be accepted without this form attached.
We acknowledge receipt of Addendum No. 3 for the above mentioned project and hereby accept its terms and conditions as part of our bid.
Signatu^^^ Date
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Reeves Booster Pump Station, Project No. 17405
Addendum No. 5
September 19, 2025
OFFICIAL NOTICE
TO: Prospective Bidders
PROJECT: REEVES BOOSTER PUMP STATION, PN-17405
FROM: Amir Ilkhanipour-Principal Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: Addendum No. 4 to the Bid Documents
Transmitted herewith is Addendum No. 4.
The attached changes to the contract documents for the above project shall be incorporated into the contract plans and specifications as part of this project.
TheContractorshallsign this page as acknowledgment of receipt of Addendum No. 4 and attach it to his/her bid proposal. Bids will not be accepted without this form attached.
We acknowledge receipt of Addendum No. 4 for the above mentioned project and hereby accept its terms and conditions as part of our bid.
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Contractor's Name
Reeves Booster Pump Station, Project No. 17405
Addendum No. 4
Official Bid Security-DO NOT OPEN
Project Name: REEVES BOOSTER PUMP STATION
Project Bid#: 17405
Bid Opening Date: September 25t
h, 2025 at 2:00PM
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