EXHIBIT "A"
BIO FORM
RFB NO. 24-25-47
Bidding Agency: TC.$: L@J M~rYI 1
Project: ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR ABATEMENT SERVICES OF UNDEVELOPED PROPERTIES TO: THE CITY OF VISALIA PURCHASING DIVISION:
In compliance with the City's Notice Inviting Sealed Bids No. 24-25-47 dated: 3/1~/'lol)~the undersigned BIDDER hereby proposes to furnish all materials, equipment, tools, labor appurtenances and incidentals required for the above stated project as set forth in the RFB, including afl Exhibits and related contract documents therefore, and to perform all work in the manner and time prescribed therein.
BIDDER ·declares that this proposal is based upon careful examination of the Instructions to BtDOERs, scope of services, contractor's responsibilities and the contract requirements. If this proposal is accepted for award, BIDDER agrees to enter into a contract with CITY at the unit and/or lump sum prices set forth in the following Bid Schedule.
BIDDER understands that a bid is required for the entire work and that final compensation under the contract will be based upon the actual quantities of work satisfactorily completed. It is agreed that all prices bid include all appurtenant expenses, taxes, royalties, and fees. All bids will be checked for accuracy.
BIDDER hereby agrees to execute a contract within ten (10) working days, or such further time as may be allowed in writing by the Purchasing Division, after receiving notification of the acceptance of this Bid. and it is hereby mutually understood and agreed that in case the BIDDER does not, said Purchasing Division may proceed to award the contract to others.
BIDDER agrees to commence the work on the start date agreed between BIDDER and Project Manager, only after the contract is fully executed and Notice to Proceed has been issued.
BIDDER further declares that he/she has not either directly or indirectly entered into any agreement, participate<l in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with said bid.
BIDDER understands that LOW BIDDER will be detennined by the lowest TOTAL BID AMOUNT submitted by a Bidder who is deemed Responsive and Responsible and complies with the specifications.
The quantities given on the Bid Form and any related contract documents are estimates only. They are given as a basis for comparison of Bids. The City of Visalia does not, expressly or impliedly, agree that the actual amount of work will correspond therewith and reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount of any class or portion of work, or to omit portion of the work, as the City deems necessary or advisable, at the prices Bid.
BIDDER has read and hereby agrees to the conditions stated in this bid by affixing his/her signature on the Bid Form.
In the case of discrepancy in amounts bid. unit pricing shall prevail over extended amounts. 16 Bidder is instructed to complete bid form as follows:
1. Clearly indicate unit price in COLUMN A
2. Calculate Extended Pricing in COLUMN C (multiply column A x column B = Column C 3 Total Column C where indicated (TOTAL BID AMOUNT \
Item Description of Services per specifications of RFB-22-23-42 Mowing/Shredding/Firebre COLUMN A COLUMNB COLUMN C
A ak Operations Unit Price Estimated Extended Price
Acre.ace (Ax B)
A1. Less than 1 Acre $ Joo per .25 acre X .75 acre = $ ?_ c,O A2.. 1 Acre - 5 Acres $ b O O l'lP.racre X 5 acres = $ JoQ~~"" A3. Over 5 Acres $ / 0 0 oeracre X 30 acres = $ ] () ()()L oo , y
Unit Price Estimated
Quantity
$ 6 0 per hour, X 17 hours = $ l ol o
B Handwork Operations per nArson*
Junk & Trash Removal @ $ 6-S- per ton**
C Prooertv X 3 tons = $ L<}_'7 v'
D Tree Trimming
$ t o per hour, per X 5 hours = $ l oO
D1. Skirting Trees person•
AS QUOTED
D2. Tree Removal n/a at time of rianuest
$ Ljo per hour, per X 5 hours = $ 'l"'()
03. Palm Tree trimminQ person•
Disposal of Weeds,
E Debris, Junk or Trash
Labor, time, equipment for $ L, t) per ton•• 3 tons $ Lio E1. dumping X = ✓
E2. Dump Fees n/a ACTUAL COST
TOTAL BIO AMOUNT
$ ~ o 1,,~, (Items A-E) iJ v·
Work shall be rounded-up to the nearest½ hour.
•~ Weights shall be rounded-up to the nearest ½ ton.
(1) Jcs Land man tt9eroeo t
Bidding Firm
(2) Coc~ora.hon
Corporalion,artner, Join! Venture
(3) ro3 rq E C.br: K{()n Ave
Business Address City
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K1n~ bvr9 1 l A qJf,J I
S ale Zip Code
Fax Number
17 Bidding Agency: Jj· S Lnd /Yl~rn+
PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING SIGNATURE (1 ) If the BIDDER is an individual, enter name here in style used in business; if a joint venture, exact name of entities joining In the venture; if a partnership, the correct trade style of the partnership; if a corporation, the exact name of the corporation.
(2) If BIDDER is other than an individual, identify here its character, i.e., joint venture, partnership, corporation, including the state of incorporation. If BIDDER is an individual operating under a trade name, state ~an individual dba (trade name in full)".
(3) State on this line, the address to which aU communications and notices regarding the Bid Proposal, and any contract awarded thereunder, are to be addressed.
(4) If BIDDER is a joint venture, signature must be by one of the joint venturers, and if one or both joint venturers rs a partnershrp or a corporation. each participating partnership must sign by a general partner, and each corporation by an authorized officer or employee; if a partnership, by a general partner; if a corporation, by an authorized officer or employee. The title of the person signing must appear after his/her signature. Where BIDDER is a partnership or corporation, the names of all other general partners, or the president or secretary of the corporation and their business addresses must be shown below.
Note: All names must be typewritten under written signature. All Addresses must be complete with street number, city, state, and zip code.
BIDDING CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE INFORMATION:
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STATE CONTRACTOR'S UC. CLASS: .JI # ......... IOO ...... J.._'-l .... ?'-'"'1 ____ .EXP. DATE: \2 301O1 ~ srATE 0.1.R. REG1s1RAT10N #...,( .... 0__..0._0-9 ... ':l~I ~__._z ..... c ___________ _ FEDERAL TAX I.D. #_..8'--""8_- _._19-'-'~__,.__(z 7._.._)._,_! ______ _ CITY OF VISALIA BUSINESS TAX CERTIFICATE #-""IC..!l<:.oc..i..J...U"----- ------ A City Business Tax Certificate (license) i s not required to submit a bid; however, vendor is required to obtain a Business Tax Certificate prior to commencement of work within the City of Visalia. Please contact the Business Tax Division with questions at (559 713-4326.
CONTRACTOR'S REFERENCES: The following are the names. addresses, and telephone numbers for at least three (3) public agencies for which BIDDER has performed work similar in size and scope within the past five (5) years.
REFERENCE 1
NAMEOFAGENCY: lotema+,ona.l PcAptr CONTACTPERSON: J'G'I \' ·.u~ l)01\l2.
AGENCY ADDREss: lt 11 N A:ndt[J on Rd~E~c.+u:jC.A,'11ll,PHoNE#: \ -~li'l.(-(.qt,- i~ 2) REFERENCE2
18 NAME OF AGENCY: n'e s 1- Bv 1 D,st-,; bvti on
AGENCYADDREss: 777 CDon+e. VM0 Qr Diovba
REFERENCE3
NAME OF AGENCY: Sovthwc~+ 'Tc:4t1~po,,tqi;on
AGENCY ADDRESS: U.,6'1i S Elro Arc. lwvther1 I
coNTACTPERSoN:.Te~v~ Var;" }
PHONE#: S~1- ~79- l77o
CONTACT PERSON: -' =g.~r--,7 ______ _
PHONE #: ,;-p1 -·1 Jo -z,2 r:1.
DESIGNATION OF SURETIES: The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers for all brokers and sureties from whom BIDDER intends to procure insurance. coMPANY NAME: k rc.l't t t Lee. In )i.r cM1 Le TYPE oF INSURANCE: _______ _ ADDRESS: ~OOf.f C/i-'1'1 ~IOJ Oo.kbur~+; (,.f\ TELEPHONE#: £/1-b~) -~j l i COMPANY NAME: _______________ TYPE OF INSURANCE: _____ __ _ ADDRESS: _______________ TELEPHONE#: _________ _
COMPANY NAME: ______________ _ TYPE OF INSURANCE: _______ _ ADDRESS: _______________ TELEPHONE#: _________ _
Submit with Bid
19 EXHIBIT "B-1"
BIDDEa•s STATEMENT 011 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS
SUBJECT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE
(EXECUTIVE ORDER 11426)
Note: THIS FORM IS TO BE COMPLETED BY BIDDER AND SUBMITTED WITH BID.
Within 24 hours after the bid opening, the three lowest bidders shall submit this form (completed and signed by each of their listed subcontractors). A scanned copy will be accepted; however, the original copies must be mailed or hand-delivered.
The BIDDER shall complete the following statement by checking the appropriate blanks; The BIDDER has ✓ has not __ participated in a previous contract subject to the Equal Employment Opportunity Clause prescribed by Executive Order 11246, as amend ed, of September 24, 1965. ✓
The BIDDER has __ has not __ subrrritted all compliance reports in connection with any such contract due under the applicable filing requirements; and that representations indicating submission of required compliance reports signed by proposed subBIDDERs will be awarded prior to award of subcontracts .
If the BIDDER has participated in previous contracts subject to the Equal Employment Opportunity Clause and has not submitted compliance reports due under applicable filing requirements, the BIDDER shall submit a compliance report on Standard Form 100, "Employee Information Report EEO-I" prior to award of the contract.
Note: Failure to complete the blanks may be grounds for rejecting the bid.
Company:
Business Address:
Signature:
Name of Signing Official:
Title of Signing Official:
Date;
Company Seal:
20 EXHIBIT "B-2"
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
(EXECUTIVE ORDER 11246t
Equal Opportunity Clause
Submit with Bid
Unless exempted by n.iles, regulations or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to Executive Orders I 092 5, 11114 or Section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, during the performance of each contract with the City of Visalia, the BIDDER agrees as follows:
1. The BIDDER will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or political affiliation. The BIDDER will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or political affiliation. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 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.
The BIDDER agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the contracting officer setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
2. The BIDDER will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees, placed by or on behalf of the BIDDER, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin or political affiliation.
3. The BIDDER will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided by the agency contracting officer, advising the labor union or the workers' representative of the BIDDER's commitments under Section 202 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and shall post copies of the notice on conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.
4. The BIDDER will comply with all provisions of Executive Order ll246 of September 24, 1965, and the rules, regulations, and relevancy orders of the Secretary of Labor.
5. The BIDDER will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and by the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records and accounts by the contracting agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders.
6. [n the event of the BIDDER's non-compliance with the non-discrimination clauses of this subcontract or with any of such rules, regulations or orders, this subcontract may be canceled, terminated or suspended, in whole, or in part and the BIDDER may be declared ineligible for further government contracts in accordance with the procedures authorizl\d in accordance with Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation or order of the Secretary of Labor, or otherwise provided by law.
7. The BIDDER will include the provisions of Paragraphs (1) through {7) in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to Section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each SUBBIDDER or vendor. Th!:! BIDDER will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the contracting agency may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for non compliance. Provided, however, that in the event the BIDDER becomes involved in, or is threatened with litigation with a SUBBIDDER or vendor as a result of such direction by the contracting agency, the BIDDER may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interest of the United States.
Business Address: L.1,1~.:.i.._,,1,;;:;~'-- ~l.!!!! ---1c~1U..J - LL!...=_--'-1JC~~~~- ~ LL- -L~~~-------- Signature: -----'~:......... _.!::::.........-=--_ _ .......;:::,,,...-=--~------- Date: _ / 1 (} 1 r," Name of Signing Offi. Jal (Print or Type): "Tu l.,_.,· j:..::e..:_· _ _,(..,,,.,_n,...tµl"..i.0:......,4..,_( ________________ _ Title of Signing Official: _,PL..:r-e:..=..L.s ul Jc:e:..:..o.LJ-t'-£./....::C=.=.f ..,.O~------- Company Seal:
21 EXHIBIT .. B-3"
CERTIFICATE OF NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES
CBIDDERS/SUBCONTRACTORS)
Submit with Bid
I. "Segregated facilities," as used in this provision, means any waiting rooms, work areas, rest rooms and wash rooms, restaurants and other eating areas, time clocks, locker rooms and other storage or dressing areas, parking lots, drinking fountains, recreation or entertainment areas, transportation., and housing facilities provided for employees, that are segregated by explicit directive or are in fact segregated on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin, because of habit, local custom, or otherwise.
2. By the submission of a bid, the BIDDER certifies that it does not and will not maintain or provide far its employees any segregated facilities at any of its establishments, and that it does not and will not. permit its employees to perform their services at any location under its control where segregated facilities are maintained . The BIDDER agrees that a breach of th.is certification is a violation of the Equal Opportunity clause in the contract.
3. By submission of the bid, the BIDDER further agrees that (except where it has obtained identical certifications from proposed SUBCONTRACTORs for specific time periods) it will:
(a) Obtain identical certifications from proposed SUBCONTRACTORs before the award of subcontracts under which the SUB-BIDDER will be subject to the Equal Opportunity clause;
(b) Reta.in such certifications in its files; and
(c) Forward this certification and the following notice to the proposed SUBCONTRACTORs:
NOTICE OF PROSPECTIVE SUBCONTRACTORS OF REQUIREMENT
FOR CERTIFICATION OF NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES
A certificate of Nonsegregated Facilities must be submitted before the award of a subcontract under which the SUBCONTRACTOR will be subject to the equal Opportunity clause. The certification may be submitted either for each SUBCONTRACTOR for all subcontracts during a period (i.e., quarterly , semi-annually, or annually).
4. By commencing performance of the Contract work, the selected BIDDER certifies to the Nonsegregated Facilities provisions above.
Company:
Business Address: Jb)I
Date: _?~/_t ____ :,.A..c/2~ o~J,.,__.C __ _
ng Official (Print or l'ype}: _h.~~~<--'· 1 .... ,-l_~c=·<J~O~t~~---'r"~s~----------- Title of Signing Official: fr(' S , de n ±: / C f 0 Company Seal:
22 Submit with Bid
EXHIBIT .. B~4"
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss
CITY OF VISALIA )
______ ___ _ __, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he or she is ____ of ____ the party making the foregoing Bid; that the Bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of; any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the Bid is genuine and not collusive or sham; that the BIDDER has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other BIDDER to put in a false or sham Bid, and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any BIDDER or anyone else to put in a sham Bid, or that anyone shall refrain from Bidding; that the BIDDER has not in any 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, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the contract of anyone interested in the proposed contract; that all statements contained in the Bid are true; and, further, that 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, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any corporation, partnership, company association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham Bid.
Company:
Business Address:
Signature:
Name of Signing Official:
Title of Signing Official:
Date:
Company Seal:
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
State of California
County of __._F_..r ..... , .,,_~n ....... o<--------
On this -~l_,J,_n_.
Public,
day of M"'"'n l'Sbefore me, - ~ ~~1,...i4,...._n ... o .... q....__,L....,..11..,11A......_Y)..__ ______ _,. a Notary personally appeared -:., <. r i I or ,who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names s are subscribed to the within instrument an knowledged to me thatitreYl.lhe/they executed the same i ·s, er/their authorued capacity(ies), and that b his er/their s.ign~(s) on the instrument the pers , or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is. tn1e and correct
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature ~ ~ (Seal)
23 EXHIBIT "B-S"
WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURAl'fCE CERTIFICATE
(CALIF. LABOR CODE§ 3700)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss
CITY OF VISALIA }
Submit with Bid
I am aware of the provi sions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performan ce of the work under this contract.
Company :
Business Address:
Signature:
Name of Signing Official: Cao ~re[A...s
Title of Signing Official:
Date:
Company Seal:
24 Submit with Bid
EXHIBIT "B-6"
CERTIFICATION OF ANTI-KICKBACK COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
(48 Stat. 948; 62 Stat. 740; 63 Stat. 108; Title 18 U.S.C. § 8741; and 40 U.S.C. (cl) By submission of a Bid, the BIDDER certifies that neither it nor any of its employees has performed or participated in any prohibited actions, as defined in that provision, relating to the award of the Contract. By commencing performance of the Contract work, the selected BIDDER certifies to Anti Kickback Compliance.
Company:
Business Address:
Signature:
Name of Signing Official:
Title of Signing Official:
Date:
Company Seal:
25 Submit with Bid
EXHIBIT "B-7"
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
By submission of a bid, the BIDDER certifies it will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C., 12101 et. seq., and will maintain complian ce throughout the life of this Contract. By commencing performance of the Contract work, the selected BIDDER certifies to the Americans with Disabilities Act compliance.
Company :
Business Address:
Signature:
Name of Signing Official:
Title of Signing Official:
Date:
Company Seal:
26 Submit with Bid
EXHIBIT "B-8"
1. DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS
The following disclosure and statement apply to the Bidder/Proposer/Contractor/Consultant/Vendor/Supplier or Company:
I. submitting a bid or proposal in response to a solicitation by City of Visalia; or
2. as Awardee of a contract/pun:base order which is subject to approval by the Visalia City Council.
OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE
Name of Bidder/ Proposer/Contractor/Consultant/Vendor/Supplier or Company Address
Ave
List the names of all principals, partm .. 'fS, and/or trustees. For corporations, provide names of officers, directors and all . . . . .
I CALIFORNIA LEVINE ACT STATEMENT
California Government Code Section 84308, also known as the "Levine Act," can prohibit members of the Visalia City Council from participating in any action related to a contract ifhe or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $250 within the previous twelve (12) months, and for twelve (12) months following the date a final decision concerning the contr.i.ct has been made, from the person or company awarded the contract. The Levine Act also requires disclosure of such contribution(s) by a party to be awarded a specific contract.
The following website contains a list of current Visalia City Council Members, htt[!s:f1www.vi.sa!ia.d tyigov~min~nt·c!ty co uni: i 1/ddau!t.~~lh You are responsible for revfowi ng the names of Visalia City Council Members prior to making the following disclosure:
Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $250 to a Visalia City Council Member in the twelve (12) months preceding the date of the submission of your proposals or the anticipat_;P date of any City Council action related to this contract'? YES:__ NO:_V__ If yes, please identify the City Council Mcmbcr(s) and date(s) of contribution in 1he space below:
Council Member(s) Name Date ofContribution (s )
Answering YES, does not preclude the City of Visalia from awarding a contract to your firm or from taking any subsequent action related to the contract. It does, however, preclude the identified Visalia City Council Member(s) from participating in any actions related to this contract.
NOTICE: The disclosure duty under state law continues for twelve (12) months after the award. If the above information reTttgLontriJutions changes during this time after the award, then the awardee is required to update this disclosure form.
Print or Type Name of Bidder/ poser/Contractor/Consultant/Suppl ier/Vendnr/Company ✓ Ja ·et lMh-: r
rhorfred Individual Print or Type Name of Authorir.ed Individual 27 EXHIBIT "8-9"
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION
STD.21 (REV.10-2019)
Submit with Bid
/, the official named below, hereby swear that I am duly authorized legally to bind the contractor or grant recipient to the certification described below. J am fully aware that this certmcation, executed on the date below, is made under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California.
CONTRACTOR/BIDDER FIRM NAME FEDERAL ID NUMBER
~ 5 L '7'-'~ • .~~t ______ ------r-;q::-=~=-=1=q5u>:-=-1_d._.:.....f _-----1 BY (Authoriz.ed DA TE EXECUTED
TITLE
] 13 lDl-
TELEPHONE NUMSER (Include Area
Code)
rr
CON O DE IRM'S MAILING ADDRESS
._._.._....,__,,___,___....,,.__--=-.,::"---'-'--"'......._--'-"-Irv.-'--"'~ \(in~> b..,r? (.. /t ., q ) b ·} I The contractor or grant recipient named above hereby certifies compliance with Govemment Code Section 8355 in matters relating to providing a drug-free workplace. The above-named contractor or grant recipient will;
1. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations, as required by Government Code Section 8355(a).
2. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program as required by Government Code Section 8355(b), to inform employees about all the following:
(a) The dangers of dl'\lg abuse in the workplace.
(b) The person's or organization's policy of maintaining a drug-free wor1cplaoe, (c) Any available counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs. and (d) Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.
3. Provide as required by Government Code Section 8355©, that every employee who works on the proposed contract or grant:
(a) Will receive a copy of the company's drug.free workplace policy statement, and (b) Will agree to abide by the terms of the company's statement as a condition of employment on the contract or grant.
4. At lhe election of the contractor or grantee, from and after the •oa1e Executed" and until _____ (NOT TO EXCEED 36 MONTHS), the state wiD regard this certificate as valid for all contracts or grants entered into between the contractor or grantee and this state agency without requiring the contractor or grantee to provide a new and individual certificate for each contract or grant If the contractor or grantee elects to fill in the blank date, then the terms and conditions of this certificate shall have the same force, meaning effect and enforceability as if a certificate were separately, specifically, and individually provided for each contract or grant between the contractor or grantee and this state agency,
28 Submit With Bid
IRAN CONTRACTING ACT CERTIFICATION
(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 Cor,tractor'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 engaged 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
(2) 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.
0 The City has exempted the Contractor from the requirements of the Iran Contracting Act of 20 IO 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. 0 The amount of the Contract payable to the Contractor for the Project does not exceed $1,000,000 over the life of the contract (up to 5 years).
Signature: .;:;2-- --
---"'--/'--- ----------
Title: f rt}j Agency Name: J l.S Land .Nlaoag-t' r.,en t Note: In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 2205, false certification of this form shall be reported to the California Attorney General and may result in civil penalties equal to the greater of $250,000 or twice the Contract amount, tennination of the Contract and/or eligibility to bid on contracts for three years.
29 BUSINESS TAX CERTIFICATE CITY OF VfSAtlA
This certificate is to be disptayed...¢y9ur place-of business. It is issued without verffication that t:fle holder is SUD]ect to or exemptfrom-~censing ~v the State ofcantQrhia. This ~rtif,cate does not ,canst-itute a·p.etmitw operate a business in violation ofany law or ordinance. ••
70./W, Aq~qufa Avenue
Vfsafia, CA 9!291
(559,) 713-4;126
WWW.Visalia.city
Quslness
Name: .
Bui;inf!SS
Location:
Owner:
Owner:
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JCS l:ANO' MANAGEMaff
·1 OUT OF 1'.0WN
VISAt.tA, CAOOOOO
JASIEL.CONTa~
Business T.n Number:
Bl.029910
Bus St&rt E>ate:
01/03/2011
Bllliqg Per-iod:
Expl~atlon Bat~
06/S0/2025
Ol fD.t/2-S - 06/30/2025
Business Oescrfptton:
CONTRACfOR
NOTE: Additional c.ty permits maybe neces$ary befote comrrtencii;igb11$iness.
CONTRACTORS
STATE LICENSE BOARD
ACTIVE LICENSE
,__ 1093433 ,-CORP
--- JCS LAND MANAGEMENT
_,,C27 C61/049 c~a C61/D63
--06/30/2026 www.cs!b.ca.gov
Issued:
City of Visalia Purchasing Division
707 W. Acequia Avenue
Visalia, CA 93291 (559)713-4334
[email protected]
CtTY OF VISALIA, CA
REQUEST FOR BID
RFB No. 24-25-47
ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR ABATEMENT SERVICES
ON UNDEVELOPED LOTS
ADDENDUM NO. 1
March 12, 2025
Submillals Due: No later than Tuesday, March 18, 2025@ 11 :00 A.M.
This Addendum is being issued to provide responses to questions that have been received, make changes to the bid document and to provide additional information. This addendum becomes part of the RFB-211-25-47 bid and contract documents. This addendum must be signed and submitted with bid.
ITEM 1: PRE-BID SIGN IN SHEETS
Please refer to Attachment 1 - Pre-Bid Sign in sheets. Bidders were required to attend at least one of the mandato,y pre-bid meetings to be eligible to bid.
ITEM 2: CHANGES TO BID DOCUMENT LANGUAGE
The following paragraph shall be added to Section 11, INTRODUCTION:
Local Vendor Preference: In an effort to encourage local businesses to provide goods and services to the City, Council has enacted a local preference. The local preference will apply to any business that has a business address within Tulare County for a minimum of six months. A Post Office Box will not be accepted as a business address. The City reserves the right to request proof of Tulare County c1ddress.
The local preference for bids consists of a match preference in which a local vendor whose bid is within 5% of the apparent low bidder will be giVen three (3) business days, from the date notified, to match or beat the low bid. If there is more than one local vendor that is within the 5% range, the offer goes to the local vendor that is closest to the low bid.
ITEM 3: QUESTIONS/RESPONSES
1. What was the need to go out to bid for this service if the City bid this out less than 2 years ago? Response: It did not work out with the Contractor with whom we originally .awarded so !he contract was terminated and a temporary emergency contract was issued to provide those services last year Per City policy this contract must now go through a forrnal bid process
2. Why is the City only maintaining the lots once per year? It would be more manageable if done 2x per year.
Response The services required of the Contractor are in direct timing with the Fire Department's Annual Weed Abatement program (Fire Seasonl when weeds are a safety hazard Other wori< under this contract is typically "complaint driven• When the City receives complaints about a tot that are justified by the Fire Department or determines a lot is a hazard, the Contractor will receive a work order
3. What is the requirement for height of mowing?
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U ncle,·clcoped Lolli l{f'\l -:l l-2i;- I 7 hu:e I of :1 Response: Must be taken down to 3'
4, When the Contractor proceeds to the jobsite to fulfill a work order and finds out !hat the work has already been accomplished. can the Awarded Contractor charge a service fee to the City or receive some type of payment since his workers still need to be paid for their time? Response: No. This scenario would be a very rare occurrence If the Contractor arrives al the jobsite and discovers lhal the work has already been performed, the Contractor should document it and move on to the next work order.
5. What is the turnaround time for work orders?
Response: 1 5 days total. work shall be completed within 1 0 days and completed documentation shall be submitted back to the Fire Department within the following five days.
6. Are there any structures on lots?
Response: No, these are all undeveloped lots: some might have a concrete pad but no structure
7. After the busy Fire season in April through July, how long does the contractor have to complete work orders? Response: 15 days total, work shall be completed wilhin 10 days and completed documentation shall be submitted back to the Fire Department within the following five days
8. Will there be "beforen pies?
Response: Not normally, however, i1 needed. that can be modified.
9. Is a bond required?
Response: The City is not requiring a performance bond ror this project We are also not requiring a bid guarantee bond.
10. Is using a weed eater to ground on edges fine?
Response: Yes.
11. Is the Contractor required to submit all the photos, invoices, etc. in digital version? Response: Yes !he City will provide the Contractor with a share file link to upload atl documentation being submitted lo the City.
12. Can the City provide the contract prices for the previous 2 contracts? Response: Please see page 3 of lhis addendum.
ITEM 4: STATE PREVAILING WAGES
The wages were checked on 2/11/25 and there was a change to the Landscape Mainl. Laborer wages. Attached are the updated wages for Attachment D-1 a. There were no other changes to the other wages originally published wilh this RFB.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1, Pre-Bid Sign-in Sheets
Attachment 2, Updated wages for Landscape Laborer
END OF ADDENDUM NO. 1
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RESPONDENT to sign and submit with PROPOSAL
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Date: 3/ \ J /ioir;-