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BXIUBIT "A"
BmJl'ORII
IU'B lfO. 24-25-40
Bidding Agency: American lnorporated
Project: A1111ual Contract for Plumblq Repair Senice■ at Varlou1 City OWned Locatlou TO: THE CITY OF VISALIA PURCHASING DMSION:
In compliance with the City's Notice Inviting Sealed Bids No. 24-25-40 dated: 02/12/26 , 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 all 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 work site, Instructions to BIDDER&, and the contract requirements. If this proposal is accepted for award, BIDDER wees to enter into a contract with CITY at the unit and/ or lump sum prices act 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. In the case of discrepancies in amounts bid, unit prices shall govern over extended amounts.
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 Pro�ced has been issued.
BIDDER further declares that he/she has not either directly or indirectly entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with said bid.
Bid Award shall be based on the Lowe■t Houri,, Labor Rate. Any quantities given on the Bid Proposal 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 reseives 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 necessmy or advisable, at the prices Bid.
BIDDER has read and hereby agrees to the conditions stated in this proposal by affixing his/her signature on the Bid Form.
Phlnllllng Repair SaMcl8I at V.rlem City �w per Heurtvl.aNrllale a,edllc:Mlens of RPI-M-25-4G
All prices bid include all labor, tools, equipment, transportation, l �,!!per hour fuel and all applicable taxes, fees and surcharges. $ RFB NO. 24-25-40
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(1) American lncorp._o_r_a_te _d ____________________ _Bidding Firm (2) Corporation
Corporation, Partner, Joint Venture
(3) 1345 N. American St.
Business Address
559-651-1776
Telephone Number
[email protected]
E-mail Address
Visalia
City
CA
State
559-651-0205
Fax Number
93291
Zip Code
(41 llhi,,.� (OPu�
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CEO II 02/12/26 -
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(Date)
Warren Oldfield
Type or Print Authorized Person's Name
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 all communications and notices regarding the Bid Proposal, and any contract awarded thereunder, are to be addressed. (4) If BIDDER is ajoint venture, signature must be by one of the joint venturers, and if one or both of the joint venturers is a partnership 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.
Warren Qldfteld - CEQ II -1345 N Aroeciraa St Visalia CA 83281 Note: All names must be typewritten under written signature. All Addresses must be complete with street number, city, state and zip code.
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BIDDING AOBNCY:American Incorporated
BIDDING COlfTRACTOR'S LICBNSB IlQ'ORMATION:
STATB COl'ITRACTOR'I LIC. CLASS: 292529 # A, B, C4, C7, C10, C20, C21, BXP. DATB:5/31/27 C38, C38, C4i, C6i/DDB BTATB D.I.K. RBGIBTRATIOR t-___._10,...0,...0,...0w0,...01,1;3..,81,1;Q...__ _________ _ l'BDBRAL TAX LD,
# 94-2233668
CITY OJ' V18AL1A BU8DIB88 TAlC CUTil'ICATB t 011859 (A City Business Tax Certificate (license) is not required to submit a bid; however, vendor is required to obtain a City License prior to commencement of work or if vendor is presently transacting business within the City of Visalia, regardless of whether the business address is actually located within the City. Contact the business License Division for clarification of questions at 559-713-4326.
CONTRACTOR'S RBl'BRBNCBS: The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers for at least three (3) agencies for which BIDDER has performed work similar in size and scope within the past two (2) years. (adjust according to project)
RBP'BJlBRCE 1
11A11B or AGBRCY:Lindsay Unified School District
AOBJICY ADDRB88: 333 N. Westwood Ava, Lindsay CA 93247
:RBJl'BDRCE 2
RAID or AOBIICY: Visalia Unified School District
AOBNCY ADDRBSI: 5000 w. Cypress Ave, Visalia, CA 93277
RBJ'BRBIICB 3
RAID or AOBRCY: Richie Bros Properties, Inc.
AODCY ADDRESS: 1045 Rankin Rd, Tulare, CA 93274
DB810NATION 011' SURETIES
coNTACT PBRS011: Merced Doria
PHONE#: 55Q-333-5633
conACT PBRSOK: John Da er
PXOlfB f: 559-931-8092
conACT PERSON: Tim Kander
PHOJn: t: 404-31 Q-3824
The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers for all brokers and sureties from whom BIDDER intends to procure insurance.
coKPAIIT KAMB: Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. TYPB or nvBVRARCE: General Liability ADDDIS: 11070 White Rock Rd, Rancho Cordova, CaTBLBPHOifBt 559-635-3528 COIIPAIIT IIAIIE:. ______________ TYPB OJ' INIIURAifCZ:. ______ _ ADDRBBB:, ______________ TBLBPHOn:t ________ _
COKPAIIT IIAIIE:. ______________ TYPB 01' 1118URAifCB:. ______ _ ADDRBBB:, _____________ TBLBPHOifBt ________ _
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BXIDBIT "B-1"
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
(EXBCUTIVB ORDER 1124&)
Equal Opportunity Clause
Unless exempted by rules, regulations or orders of the Secretaiy of Labor issued pursuant to Executive Orders 10925, 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 afliliation. The BIDDER will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regatd to their race, color, religion, gender, national origin or political afliliation. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates qf 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 orjgin or political afliliation.
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 11246 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 bis books, records and accounts by the contracting agency and the SecretaJy of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations and orders.
6. In 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 authorized 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 Secretaiy 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. The 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. company Name· American lnco orated
Business Address: 1345 N. • isalia CA 93291
Signature:
Name of Signing Official (Print or 1yp.
Title of Signing Official: --"C=E=O=-alc.,,_I ___________ _ RFB NO. 24-25-40
Company Seal:
Plumbing Repair Services at Various City Owned Locations
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BXHIBIT "B-2"
CERTIJl'ICATE OJI' NONSBGRBGATED Jl'ACILITIBS
(BlDDBRS/StJBCOlfTRACTORSJ
1. •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 for 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 this 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) Retain 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 FACil.ITIES
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: American Incorporated
Business Address: 1345 N. American St., Visalia, CA 93291 Slgnature:_W� � Date:�0�2/�12�/2=-"6 __ ___ _
Name of Signing Official (Print ·or Type) : Warren Oldfield Title of Signing Official: CEO II Company Seal:
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BXHIBIT "B-3"
NON-COLLUSION' AFFIDAVIT
(Title 23 United States Code Section 112 and Public Contract Code Section 7106) In accordance with Title 23 United States Code section 112 and Public Contract Code 7106 the bidder declares that bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, ccmpany, association, organization, or corporation; that 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, and has not directly or indirectly colluded, ccnspired, 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 lndlrectly, 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 ccntalned 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 ccrporatlon, partnership, company association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid.
Sig�
02/12/26
Date
Note: The above Non-collusion Affidavit is part of the Bid/Proposal.
Bidders are cautioned that making a false certification may subject the certifier to criminal prosecution.
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BXBIBIT "B-4"
WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTll'ICATB
(CALIF. LABOR CODE I 3700)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss
CrrY OF VISALIA )
Submit with Bid
I am aware of the provisions 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 performance of the work under this contract.
Company: American Incorporated
Business Address: 1345 N. American St., Visalia, CA 93291 Signature:
Name of Signing Official: Warren Oldfield
Title of Signing Official: CEO II
Date: 02/12/26
Company Seal:
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BXIIIBlT "B-5"
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE CBRTD'ICATE
By submission of a bid, the BIDDER certifies it will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C., 12101 ct. seq., and will maintain compliance 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: American Incorporated
Business Address: 1345 N. American St., Visalia, CA 93291 Signature: u�c�--
Name of Signing Official: warren Oldfield
Title of Signing Official: CEOII
Date: 02/12/26
Company Seal:
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BXHIBIT "B-6"
OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE AND CALIFORNIA LEVINE ACT STATEMENT The following disclosure and statement apply to the Bidder/Proposer/Contractor/Consultant/ Vendor/Supplier or Company:
1. submitting a bid or proposal in response to a solicitation by City of Visalia; or
2. as Awardee of a contract/purchase order which is subject to approval by the Visalia City Council.
I OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE
American Incorporated
Name of Bidder/Prop01Br/Contrac1Dr/CanaultanWendorlSuppller or Company 1345 N. American St., Visalia 1 CA 93291
Addraaa
List the names of all principals, partners, and/or trustees. For corporations, provide names of officers. directors and all stockholders owning more than 10% equity Interest in corporation:
Corwyn Oldfield
Warren Oldfiekl
I CALFORNJA LEVINE ACT STATEMENT
California Government Code Section 84308, also know as the MLevine Act,• can prohibit members of the Visalia City Council from participating in any action related to a contract if he 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 contract has been made, from the person or company awarded the contract. The Levine Act also requires disclosure of such contrlbution(s) by a party to be awarded a specific contract.
The followlng website contains a list of current Visalia City Councll Members, hltos://www.visalia.ci y/qovernment/city council/default.asp. You are responsible for reviewing the names of Visalia City Council Members prior to making the following disclosure:
1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalfof 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 anticipated date of any City Council action related to this contract? YES: NO: X . If yes, please Identify the City Council Member(s) and date(s) of contribution In the space below:
Council Member(s) Name Date of Contribution{ s I
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 Vlsella 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 regarding contributions changes during this time after the award, then the awardee Is required to update this disclosure form.
American Incorporated
Print or Type Name of Bidder/Praposar/Contractor/Consultant/SuppllarNendar/Campeny Warren Oldfield
Print or Type Name of Authorized Individual
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
STD.21 (REV.12-93)
BXBIBlT "B-'7"
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION'
Submit with Bid
I, the official named below, hereby swear that I am duly authorized legally to bind the contractor or grant recipient to the certification described below. I am fully aware that this certification, executed on the date below, is made under penalty of petjury under the laws of the State of California.
CONTRACTOR/BIDDER FIRM NAME
American lnco orated
BY(Authorlzsd Signatura)
Warren Oldfield
TITLE
CEOII
CONTRACTOR/BIDDER FIRM'S MAILING ADDRESS
1345 N. American St., Visalia, CA 93291
FEDERAL ID NUMBER
94-2233668
DATE EXECUTED
02/12/26
TELEPHONE NUMBER 0nclude Area Code)
I 559i 651-1776
The contractor or grant recipient named above hereby certifies compliance with Government 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 of the following:
(a) The dangers of drug abuse In the workplace,
(b) The person's or organization's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace, (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)
(b)
contract
Will receive a copy of the company's drug-free workplace policy statement, and Will agree ta abide by the terms of the company's statement as a condition of employment on the or grant.
4. At. the election of the contractor or grantee, from and after the •oate Executed" and until 02/12/27 (NOT TO EXCEED 36 MONTHS), the state will 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, than 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.
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BXHIBIT"B-8"
IRAN CO!ITRACTINO ACT CBRTinCATIOR
(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:
:81 The Contractor is not:
(l)ldentified 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 Consultants 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. 0 The amount of the Contract payable to the Contractor for the Project does not exceed $1,000,00 over the life of the contract (up to 5 years).
Signa!ure: �
Title: CEO II
Date: 02/12/26
Printed Name: Warren Oldfield
AgencyName: American lncorpo'rated
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, termination of the Contract and/or eligibility to bid on contracts for three years.
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VISALIA
City of Vlsalla Purchasing Division
707 W. Acequia Avenue
Vlealla, CA 93291
(559)713-4334
purchaslng@visana,aov
y CITY OF VISALIA, CA
REQUEST FOR BIDS RFB No. 24,.25--40
. [ ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR PLUMBING REPAIR SERVICES AT VARIOUS CITY OWNED LOCATIONS I ADDENDUM NO. 1
Issued: Tuesda
y
, January 27, 2026
Bids Due: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 AT 2:00 PM
Addendum Is being issued to extend the submittal deadline. This addendum becomes part of the RFB 24-25-40 document and must be signed and submitted with bid.
ITEM 1: EXTENSION OF SUBMITTAL DEADLINE
Staff Is fonnulatlng responses to questions received; therefore, It Is necessary to extend the deadline for bid submission.
Submlttals are now due on Thursday, February 12, 2028 at 2:00 PM.
ITEM 2: QUESTIONS/RESPONSES
Addendum #2 will address quesUons received and will be issued as soon as it is available.
END OF ADDENDUM NO. 1
/81 Purchasing Division
(559) 713-4334
Bidder to sign and submit with Bid
Firm: American Incorporated Date: 2/12/26 ------------- B
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VISALIA
City of Visalia Purchasing Division
707 W. Acequia Avenue
Visalia, CA 83291
(558)713-4334
purchastng@vlsana,ggy
y CITY OF VISALIA, CA
REQUEST FOR BIDS RFB No. 24-25-40
ADDENDUM NO. 2
Issued: Monday, February 2, 2026
Bids Due: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 AT 2:00 PM
Addendum Is being Issued to provide responses to questions and updates to prevalllng wages. This addendum becomes part of the RFB 24-25-40 document and must be signed and submitted with bid.
ITEM 1: QUESTIONS/RESPONSES
Q1 Will the City inspect the equipment owned by the low bidder to confirm that they have all required equipment? R1: We expect all bidders to have the minimum equipment specified in the bid. The City reserves the right to verify equipment at any time.
Q2: If a septic tank needs to be pumped, Is It acceptable to subcontract this work? R2 No. The use of subcontractors is not permitted. All services under this contract shall be performed by the awarded contractor.
Q3 If work exceeds a certain price amount, wlll an estimate be required? R3: Yes. A written estimate and City approval wlll be required before proceeding with work that exceeds the authorized amount of $5,000.00
Q4: Is the classification of "Plumber, Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC)• the correct rate we should be paying all our technicians?
R4: Bidders shall assume that the majority of work performed under this contract will require a •pIumber Steamfitter, Refrigeration Fitter (HVAC)" classification. However, some of the larger jobs will also require addltlonal technicians that shall be paid at minimum, the appropriate State prevailing wage determination. Apprenticeship requirements to this work shall be followed according to the Vlsalla Labor Compliance Manual (See Exhibit D-1.
Vlsalla Labor Compliance Manual attached to the RFB document, page 7).
Q5: Does this project have a project labor agreement (PLA)? R5: The City of Vlsalla has not entered into a Project Labor Agreement for this project. The City has no ordinance requiring or prohibiting such agreements. If a contractor has a Project Labor Agreement with labor unions, it may be used. Please note that this project is considered a public works contract and therefore, subject to registration with the Department of Industrial Relations, payment of prevalllng wages, submission of certified payroll records to the Labor Commissioner and other requirements llsted In the City of Visalia Labor Compliance Manual which was attached to the RFB.
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Q6: What was the last winning bid amount?
R6: The previous bid was awarded to American Inc. in 2019. Below is their bid amount at that time. - Item Dlta1Jltl11111 pm 1padfkalla• of RFB-11-19-42 UnJtPrtre • 1 Ptt Hour ubor Rate $].25·2,\1,
Total Brd Amaunt $ I '2. '5 .gg_
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ITEM 2: PREVAILING WAGES
Please see Attachment 1 for updates to the prevailing wage rates that were issued with this RFB.
END OF ADDENDUM NO. 2
/s/ Purchasing Division
(559) 713-4334
Firm: American Incorporated
Bidder to sign and submit with Bid
Date: 2/12/26
By: �-�
Attachment 1 - Predetermined Increases and Apprentice Rates RFBU-26-40
Annual Contract fin- Plumbing Repair ServieH
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