Bay Breeze Fence Replacement Project

Project Details

• Reference ID: PK-26-810-QB
• Department: Parks & Community Services
• Department Head: Nick Calubaquib (Director)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-05-27T21:00:00.000Z

Evaluation Criteria

• General Bidding Conditions —
  1. BID OPENING. Bids will be received electronically through the City's OpenGov Procurement portal until 11:00 am on Thursday, June 11, 2026 after which they shall be opened in the Old City Council Chambers, 250 Main Street, Watsonville, California at a designated time.
     
     
  2. DELIVERY OF BID. In order to insure receipt of the Contractor’s bid, the Contractor should ensure electronic submittal prior to the bid deadline. Late submittals shall not be accepted or opened.
     
     
  3. SUBMITTAL OF BID. Each bidder must submit a proposal stating its response to Request for Bids PK-26-810-QB from the City of Watsonville. All bids shall include the "Statement of Experience of Bidder", the “List of Proposed Subcontractors” and bonds when required. The entire specifications booklet does not have to be included.
     
     
  4. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE. All bids will be signed by a responsible officer of the responding company.
     
     
  5. ACCEPTANCE OF BID. All bids will be subject to the approval of the City of Watsonville, which reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any part of any bid, waive any irregularities, and to determine which bid in its opinion is the lowest responsible bid or bidder and is in the best interest of the City of Watsonville.
     
     
  6. BASIS OF AWARD. The lowest responsible bid or bidder will be based on the total of all line items provided on the Contractor Bid Form. The contractor shall bid on all items.
     
     
  7. PERMITS & LICENSES. The Contractor shall procure all permits and licenses, pay all charges and fees, and give all notices incident to the lawful prosecution of the work. Before execution of the contract, the Contractor shall possess a City of Watsonville Business License.
     
     
  8. REGISTRATION OF CONTRACTORS. Before submitting bids, contractors shall be licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9 of Division III of the Business and Professions Code.
     
     
  9. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE OF BIDDER. The bidder is requested to state what work of similar magnitude or character the bidder has done, and to give reference that will enable the City to judge bidder's experience, skill, business standing and ability to conduct the work as completely and as rapidly as required under the terms herein.
     
     
  10. SUBCONTRACTORS. Each proposal shall have listed therein the name and address of each subcontractor to whom the bidder proposes to subcontract portions of the work in an amount in excess of 1/2 of one percent of his total bid or $10,000, whichever is greater, in accordance with the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act, commencing with Section 4100 of the Public Contract Code.
      
      Copies of Contractor’s contracts with subcontractors shall be furnished to the City Engineer prior to subcontractor performing any work.
      
      
  11. PREVAILING WAGE. The Contractor shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each working day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the stipulated prevailing rates for such work or craft in which such worker is employed for any public work done under this proposal by the Contractor or any of Contractor’s subcontractors. The difference between such stipulated prevailing wage rates and the amount paid to each worker for each working day or portion thereof for which each worker was paid less than the stipulated prevailing wage rate shall be paid to each worker by the Contractor. The provisions of Section 1775 of the Labor Code will be complied with.
      
      The State of California determines that the general prevailing wage and per diem rate in the locality in which the work is to be performed, for laborers and for each craft or type of worker and mechanic employed in the execution of the work, is the current prevailing wage determination established for Santa Cruz County. See the Department of Industrial Relations website for current determinations for Santa Cruz County, https://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/2022-1/PWD/index.htm
      
      
  12. POSTING MINIMUM WAGE RATES. The Contractor shall post a schedule showing all determined minimum wage rates and all authorized deductions, if any, from unpaid wages actually earned.
      
      
  13. PAYMENT OF EMPLOYEES. The Contractor and each of the subcontractors shall pay each employee engaged in work on the project, in full, less deductions made mandatory by law, and not less often than once a week.
      
      
  14. RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK. Except as herein otherwise provided, until the formal acceptance of all work by the City, the Contractor shall have the charge and care thereof and shall take every necessary precaution against injury or damage to any part thereof from any cause whatever. The Contractor shall rebuild, repair, restore and make good all injuries or damages to any portion of the work occasioned by any cause before its acceptance, and shall bear the expense thereof.
      
      
  15. RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE. The City of Watsonville, the City Council, or the Engineer shall not be answerable or accountable in any manner for any loss or damage that may happen to the work or any part thereof; or for any of the materials or other things used or employed in performance of the work; or for injury to any person or persons, either workers or the public; for damage to property from any cause which might have been prevented by the Contractor, or any of the workers, or anyone employed by Contractor, against all of which injuries or damages to persons and property the Contractor having control over such work must properly guard.
      
      The Contractor shall be responsible for any liability imposed by law for any damage to any person or property resulting from defects or obstructions or from any cause whatsoever during the progress of the work or at any time before its completion and final acceptance, and shall indemnify and save harmless the City of Watsonville, the City Council and the Engineer from all suits or actions of every name and description brought forth or on account of any injuries or damages received or sustained by any person or persons, by or from the Contractor, Contractor’s servants or agents, in the construction of the work, or by or in consequence of any negligence in guarding the account of any act or omission of the Contractor or Contractor’s agents, and in addition to any remedy authorized by law, so much as shall be considered necessary by the City Council may be retained by the City of Watsonville, until disposition has been made of such suits or claims for damages as aforesaid.
      
      The Contractor shall be responsible for any liability imposed by law or for any damage to any person or property and shall indemnify and save harmless the City of Watsonville, its officers and employees, all in the same manner and to the same extent as provided above for the protection of the City, the City Council, and the Engineer, except that no retention of money due the Contractor under and by virtue of this proposal will be made by the City of Watsonville pending disposition of suits or claims for damages brought against the said City.
      
      
  16. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES. The provisions of Sections 1771, 1774, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1813, and 1815 of the State of California Labor Code shall be complied with.
      
      Public Works Contractor Registration. Pursuant to Section 1771.1 of the California Labor Code, no contractor or subcontractor shall be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work unless currently registered with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code. It shall not be a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Sections 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contactor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.
      
      No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.
      
      Bidders and their subcontractors (listed on Subcontractors List) must provide an extract at time of bid showing active registration from the Public Works Contractor Registration online registration at https://cadir.secure.force.com/ContractorSearch
      
      All contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement). Additionally, the awarded Contractor shall submit certified payroll records to the City.
      
      In addition, awarded Contractor must post jobsite notices prescribed by regulations.
• Project Schedule —

  It is proposed that the Construction Contract for this project be awarded to the winning bidder and the winning bidder be notified of this award within 72 hours of the opening of the bid. After this date, the Contractor shall proceed with obtaining required insurance, bonding, etc. and shall diligently pursue entering into a formal contractual agreement with the City. The City will furnish Notice to Proceed will be issued after signed contracts have been completed.

• Insurance Requirements —

  Before commencement of work, the successful bidder shall file with the City a certificate or certificates of insurance covering the specified insurance.

  If such policies are canceled or changed during the period of coverage 30 days written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, shall be given to the City of Watsonville. The certificate cancellation paragraph must state: "The insurance company will notify the City of Watsonville in writing 30 days prior to canceling the stated policy".

  All policies shall contain an additional insured endorsement naming the City of Watsonville and its officers and employees as additional insured. Commercial Liability Form CG2010 is required. See sample form attached.

  All insurance certificates must bear the name, address, telephone number and name of contact representative for the insurance firm writing policy.

  1. PUBLIC LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE. Contractor shall take out and maintain during progress of the work and until acceptance thereof such public liability and property damage insurance, by an insurer acceptable to the City, that shall protect Contractor and any subcontractor performing work on this project from any claims for property damage which may arise because of the nature of the work or operations whether such operations be by Contractor or by any subcontractor or anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them, even though such damage be not caused by the negligence of the Contractor or any subcontractor or anyone employed by either of them.
     1. .Commercial General Liability Insurance, Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
     2. Business Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form CA 0001 covering Code 1 (any auto), with limits no less than $500,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
     3. Workers’ Compensation insurance: Insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employers’ Liability insurance with a limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
     4. Any available insurance proceeds broader than or in excess of the specified minimum insurance coverage requirements and/or limits shall be available to the Owner Indemnities as Additional Insureds.  The requirements for coverage and limits shall be the greater of either the minimum coverage and limits specified in this Agreement or the broader coverage and maximum limits of coverage of any insurance policy or proceeds available to the named insured.
     5. All self-insured retentions (SIR) must be disclosed to Owner for approval and shall not reduce the limits of liability coverage. Policies containing and SIR provision shall provide or be endorsed to provide that the SIR may be satisfied by either the named Contractor/named insured or Owner. 
     6. Insurance policies in this Appendix C shall contain an endorsement containing the following terms:
        1. Additional Insured: The Owner, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Contractor including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations and automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by or on behalf of the Contractor. General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Contractor’s insurance at least as broad as one of the following ISO ongoing operations Forms: CG 20 10 or CG 20 26 or CG 20 33 (not allowed from subcontractors), or CG 20 38; and one of the following ISO completed operations Forms: CG 20 37, 2039 (not allowed from subcontractors), or CG 20 40.
        2. The policies shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought except with respect to the limits of the company’s liability.
        3. Notice of Cancellation: Written notice of cancellation, non-renewal or of any material change in the policies shall be mailed to City of Watsonville thirty (30) days in advance of the effective date thereof.
        4. Primary Insurance: For any claims related to this project, the Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 as respects the Owner, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Owner, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.

            

        5. Waiver of Subrogation: Contractor hereby agrees to waive rights of subrogation which any insurer of Contractor may acquire from Contractor by virtue of the payment of any loss. Contractor agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the Entity has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.  However, the Workers’ Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the Entity for all work performed by the Contractor, its employees, agents and subcontractors.

        6. Verification of Coverage: Contractor shall furnish the Owner with original certificates and amendatory endorsements or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the Owner before work commences. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Contractor’s obligation to provide them. The Owner reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
        7. Acceptability of Insurers: All policies of insurance shall be placed with insurers acceptable to Owner. The insurance underwriter(s) must be duly licensed to do business in the State of California and (other than for workers’ compensation) must have an A. M. Best Company rating of A-VII or better.

        8. The Umbrella or Excess Policy: The Contractor may use Umbrella or Excess Policies to provide the liability limits as required in this agreement. The Umbrella or Excess policies shall be provided on a true “following form” or broader coverage basis, with coverage at least as broad as provided on the underlying Commercial General Liability insurance.

     7. Subcontractors: Contractor shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that City is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors. For CGL coverage subcontractors shall provide coverage with a form at least as broad as CG 20 38 04 13.
     8. Special Risks or Circumstances: City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
• Description of Work —
  The project consists of providing all labor, materials, equipment, and services required for mobilization, demolition, fence installation, retaining wall repairs, and associated site work as shown in the Bay Breeze Fence Project plans. Work includes establishing the construction staging area, implementing temporary facilities and safety measures, and complying with all City requirements. Demolition tasks involve removing existing fences, posts, foundations, and damaged structures on both the north and south sides. New construction includes installing City‑approved wrought‑iron fencing, constructing a Good Neighbor wood fence with temporary security fencing, and repairing or reconstructing retaining wall sections using materials that match existing conditions. The contractor is responsible for securing materials, legally disposing of debris, repairing any site damage, coordinating with the City and adjacent property owners, and applying wood sealant where included as an additive alternate.
• Lines and Grades —

  Attention is directed to Section 5-1.07 of the State Standard Specifications and these Special Provisions. In lieu of the provisions in the first paragraph in Section 5-1.07, "Lines and Grades", of the State Standard Specifications, the following shall apply:

  If necessary, the Contractor shall, at his expense, provide his own construction surveying staking sufficient to establish the lines and grades required for the completion of the work specified in these specifications, on the plans, and in the Special Provisions. All construction surveying shall be performed by a licensed surveyor, currently licensed by the State of California.

  All work done under this contract shall be done to the lines and grades shown on the contract drawings.

• Bond Requirements —
  1. PROPOSAL GUARANTY  
     1. Construction Performance Bond (Attachment C)
     2. Construction Labor and Material Payment Bond (Attachment D)
• Contractor's Acknowledgment —

  Bidder proposes and agrees, if this proposal is accepted, that bidder will provide all necessary machinery, tools, apparatus and other means of construction; to furnish all materials, to provide all labor necessary to construct, and to construct the improvements in conformity with the specifications and drawings and other provisions herein contained or reasonably implied thereby or as necessary to complete the work in the manner and within the time named herein and according to the requirements and to the reasonable satisfaction of the Engineer; to pay all charges of freight transportation and hauling and all applicable taxes; to indemnify the City against any loss or damage arising from any act of the undersigned as Contractor; and that Bidder will take in full payment therefore an amount computed by the Engineer and based on the unit prices submitted by the Contractor. It is understood that the quantities set forth herein are approximate only and are for the purpose of comparison of bids.

• Preservation of Stakes and Marks —

  Contractor shall preserve carefully bench marks, reference points, and stakes, and in case of willful or careless destruction the Contractor will be charged with the resulting expenses of replacement and shall be responsible for any mistakes that may be caused by their unnecessary loss or disturbance. This charge will be deducted from the monies due or to become due the Contractor.

• General Conditions —

  The work shall be performed in conformance with the project plans and specifications, the City of Watsonville Public Improvement Standards and the current revision of the State of California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications.

  In case of conflict between the State of California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and the project plans and specifications, the project plans and specifications shall control.

  Any item not covered in the project plans or specifications shall be performed in accordance with the appropriate section of current revision of the State of California, Department of Transportation, Standard Specifications.

  Where in these specifications or on the plans reference is made to the State of California Standard Specifications, State Standard Specifications or Standard Specifications, the intent is to reference the current revision of the State of California, Department of Transportation, Standard Specifications.

• Description of Work —

  Refer to Bay Breeze Fence Project Drawings C1 – C4

  Contractor will be notified of the work to be accomplished and it will be required that it be completed within thirty (30) working days of the notice. Section 8-1.01, “Subcontracting”, of the State Standard Specifications regarding the maximum use of subcontractors shall apply.

  The Contractor shall be responsible at his own expense for the hauling of all removed pavements, concrete, dirt and other excavated material.  Contractor shall find a facility for the proper disposal of this material.

• Maintaining Traffic and Public Safety —

  This section defines the Contractor's responsibility with regard to providing for the passage of public traffic through the work area and for the safety of the public during construction.

  1. The Contractor shall perform traffic control in conformance with Section 7-1.03, "Public Convenience", and Section 7-1.04 "Public Safety", of the Caltrans Standard Specifications, except as herein modified.
     
     
  2. Attention is directed to Section 12, "Temporary Traffic Control Devices," of the Caltrans Standard Specifications for requirements concerning flagging, traffic-handling equipment, and devices used in carrying out the provisions of Section 7-1.03 and Section 7-1.04.
     
     
  3. Traffic control signs, barricades, lights, and other warning and safety devices shall conform to the current revision of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, issued by State of California, Department of Transportation, and these General Provisions and the project plans and Special Provisions.
     
     
  4. The Contractor shall notify local authorities of Contractor's intent to begin work at least 5 days before work is begun. The Contractor shall cooperate with local authorities relative to handling traffic through the area and shall make his own arrangements relative to keeping the working area clear of parked vehicles.
     
     
  5. Personal vehicles of the Contractor's employees shall not be parked on the traveled way or shoulders, including any section closed to public traffic.
     
     
  6. Existing roadside signs shall not be removed until replacement signs have been installed or until the existing signs are no longer required for the direction of public traffic, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. Each sign to be reset shall be reset on the same day of removal.
     
     
  7. The Contractor shall so conduct operations as to offer the least possible obstruction and inconvenience to public traffic. Construction equipment shall interfere as little as possible with the free passage of traffic.
     
     
  8. Convenient access to driveways, houses and buildings along the line of work must be maintained. Access shall be maintained and temporary approaches to crossings shall be provided at all times and kept in good condition.
     
     
  9. Spillage resulting from hauling operations along or across the traveled way shall be removed immediately at the Contractor's expense.
     
     
  10. Whenever the Contractor's operation creates a condition hazardous to traffic or to the public, the Contractor shall furnish, at his own expense and without cost to the City, such flagmen, guards and devices as are necessary to give adequate warning to the public of any dangerous conditions to be encountered. The Contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain such fences, barricades, lights, signs, and other devices as are necessary to prevent accidents and avoid damage or injury to the public. These provisions shall be approved by the Engineer.
      
      
  11. Should the Contractor appear to be negligent in furnishing warning or protective measures, as provided herein, the Engineer may direct attention to the existence of a hazard and the necessary warning and protective measures shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor at his own expense. Should the Contractor fail to provide or be negligent in furnishing and maintaining warning and protective facilities, as herein required, the City may call upon others to furnish and maintain such facilities and charge the Contractor by deducting the cost thereof from monies due or to become due the Contractor.
      
      
  12. The Contractor shall have under construction no greater length than can be prosecuted properly in daily operations.
      
      
  13. The Contractor shall notify the affected property occupants twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the closing of any driveway or portion of the street. The closing of the street shall be by permission of the Engineer. The Fire and Police Departments, ambulance service and transit districts shall be notified by the Contractor of the closing and opening of all streets. Notification of parking restrictions shall be posted at least 72 hours prior to restrictions starting. No Parking signs shall be posted no more than 50 foot spacing.
      
      
  14. Full payment for conforming to the above requirements of maintaining traffic and public safety shall be considered as included and no other separate payment will be made therefore.
• Bid Item No. 1 Mobilization and General Requirements —

  The Contractor shall accept as full compensation for all General Requirements including all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and doing all work as a lump sum in the proposal. 

   

  Project Specifications- General Requirements:

  Contractor is required to comply with the contract documents and all related building codes.

   

  Preconstruction Meeting:

  A preconstruction meeting will be held at a time and place designated by the Project Manager, for the purpose of identifying the City and Contractor administrative procedures.

   

  The contractor shall also use this meeting for the following minimum agenda:  Construction Schedule, Labor Standard Requirements, use of areas of the site, delivering and storage, safety, security, and cleaning.

   

  Security Procedures:

  Provide, install and maintain temporary construction fencing and secure construction area with safe and adequate pedestrian signage. Contractor is required to provide and implement an alternate pedestrian and traffic plan before start of construction.

   

  Temporary Power and Portable Toilet

  Contractor will be required to provide temporary bathroom facilities on the job site during construction of the proposed facilities.   

   

  Temporary power: Contractor to provide temporary power at site.

   

  Temporary Utilities

  Contractor may utilize existing water facilities for temporary water during construction.  Contractor to provide temporary water at site if needed.

   

  Best Management Practices:

  Contractor is required to implement the BMP’s per city standards.

   

  Mobilization shall consist of preparatory work and operations, including, but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site; for the establishment of a construction staging area for all offices, buildings, materials & equipment storage, and other facilities on the project site. The Contractor shall make arrangements for use of the staging area with the property owner(s).  General Provisions ‘1.01O. Responsibility for Damage’ and ‘2.13. Finishing Project’ shall also apply to the construction staging area.

   

  NOTES:

  1. Contractor is responsible for securing all material and equipment from theft or damage left at site overnight, weekends, or after hours during applicable construction project stages.
  2. Contractor is responsible for off-hauling and legally disposing of all items to be demolished, waste, or spoils generated during construction.
  3. Contractor is responsible for repairing/replacing in kind any damage during construction to existing softscape, hardscape, or facilities.

   

  All work for Bid Item No. 1 will be priced on a lump sum basis.

• Bid Item No. 2 Demolition - South & North Side —

  South Side

  Refer to Bay Breeze Fence Project Drawings C1 – C4

  Work in this section includes but is not limited to the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation and services to complete all concrete related work as shown on the contract documents.

   

  Work in this section includes but is not limited to the following:

   

  • Contractor to dispose of all generated debris and material.
  • Demolish and remove the existing 6‑ft‑tall wood and wire mesh fence surrounding detention basin, including all wooden posts and post foundations.
  • Remove and dispose the existing swing gate.  
  • Demolish and remove the existing wooden split‑rail fence, including all post foundations.

   

  North Side

  Refer to Bay Breeze Fence Project Drawings C1 – C4

   

  Work in this section includes but is not limited to the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation and services to complete all concrete related work as shown on the contract documents.

   

  Work in this section includes but is not limited to the following:

   

  • Contractor to dispose of all generated debris and material.
  • Demolish and remove the existing 6‑ft‑tall wood and wire mesh fence surrounding detention basin, including all wooden posts and post foundations.
  • Remove and dispose the existing swing gate.  

  All work for Bid Item No. 2 will be priced on a lump sum basis.

   

• Inspection —
  1. All work done and all materials and equipment furnished under this contract shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the Engineer.
     
     
  2. The Engineer shall at all times have access to the work during its construction, and shall be furnished with every reasonable facility and assistance for ascertaining that the materials and the workmanship are in accordance with the requirements and intent of the project plans and specifications.
     
     
  3. An inspector shall have the authority to order work stopped, if in the inspector's opinion such action becomes necessary.
     
     
  4. The inspection of the work does not relieve the Contractor of the obligation to fulfill the contract as prescribed. Any work, materials, or equipment not meeting the requirements and intent of the plans and specifications may be rejected, and unsuitable work or materials shall be made good.
     
     
  5. Any work constructed without inspection as provided above, or constructed contrary to the instructions or orders of the Engineer, if requested by the Engineer, shall be uncovered for examination and properly reconstructed at the Contractor's expense.
     
     
  6. Construction inspection of those items of work pertaining to the various utilities involved will also be subject to the utility company's inspection.
     
     
  7. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of work, verbally, with a follow up in writing, whenever any of the following applies:
     1. Starting work or
     2. Suspending work or
     3. Starting work after suspension of operation.
• Bid Item No. 3 Wrought Iron Fence - South & North Side —

  Refer to Bay Breeze Fence Project Drawings C1 – C4

   

  Work in this section includes but is not limited to the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation and services to complete all concrete related work as shown on the contract documents.

   

  Work in this section includes but is not limited to the following:

   

  •  Fence shall be fabricated from iron or an approved equivalent material as approved by the City/Owner.
  • Contractor shall verify product conformance with the City representative prior to procurement.
  • Fence style shall be similar in appearance to Maverick (I) Industrial – Guardian 17° Industrial or Maverick (I) Industrial – Barcelona Industrial from Iron World, or an approved equivalent.
  • All fence posts and fence panels shall be galvanized and powder‑coated with a black finish.
  • Fence shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and specifications.
  • Drawings are for design intent only. Contractor shall submit product specifications and shop drawings, including materials, welds, fasteners, and color samples.
  • Contractor shall coordinate immediately with the City representative regarding any deviations between drawings and actual field conditions.
  • All joints shall be fillet welded for security. Welds shall be ground smooth to remove sharp edges, treated with galvanizing primer, and finished with black coating matching the fence.
  • All fence panels shall be pre‑fabricated for field installation.
  • All bent pickets shall face away from the detention basin.
  • Post caps shall be welded or glued to posts per manufacturer recommendation.
  • Contractor shall replace fence at the same location as current fencing except where specified in plan drawings

  All work for Bid Item No. 3 will be priced on a lump sum basis.

   

• Coordination of Work With Other Contractors and City Work Crews —

  Nothing herein contained shall be interpreted as granting the Contractor exclusive occupancy of the site of the work. Contractor shall not cause any unnecessary delay to any other Contractor working on any project which encompasses the work. If the performance of any work is likely to be interfered with by the simultaneous execution of some other contract or contracts, City shall decide which Contractor shall cease work temporarily and which Contractor shall continue, or whether the work can be coordinated so that the contractors may proceed simultaneously.

  The City reserves the right to do work with its own forces, or to let other contracts for work on or contiguous to the work set forth in these plans and specifications.

  The City shall not be responsible for any damage suffered or extra costs incurred by Contractor resulting directly or indirectly from the award or performance or attempted performance of any other contract or contracts on the work, or caused by any decision or omission of City respecting the order of precedence in the performance of the contracts awarded for the completion of the work.

  Full compensation for coordination of work with other contractors and City work crews, if any, shall be included in the contract price paid for other pay items and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.

• Add Alternate 1: Good Neighbor Wood Fence - North Side —

   

  Refer to Bay Breeze Fence Project Drawings C1 – C4

   

  Work in this section includes but is not limited to the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation and services to complete all concrete related work as shown on the contract documents.

   

  Work in this section includes but is not limited to:

  • Drawings are for design intent only. Contractor shall construct the Good Neighbor fence following construction best practices.
  • Contractor shall coordinate immediately with the City representative regarding any deviations between drawings and actual field conditions.
  • Demolish and remove the existing Good Neighbor Wood Fence, including all wooden posts and post foundations.
  • All wood, except for posts, shall be HRT RO redwood.
  • All posts, rails, and kickboards shall be pressure treated and kiln dried cedar. Wood stain shall match redwood boards.
  • All hardware shall be hot dipped galvanized.
  • Refer to Sheet C‑2 for the new Good Neighbor fence layout.
  • Fence footings shall be 4 ft deep and 14 in wide along the retaining wall, where field conditions permit.
  • Contractor shall secure homeowner property during demolition of the existing Good Neighbor fence for the full length of the fence line to secure the homeowner’s property. Pending City Approval.
  • Contractor shall coordinate with the homeowner regarding any temporary fence gate location and shall provide keys for any locks.
  • Contractor shall ensure that no gap larger than 3 in exists between the first fence post and the existing boundary wall.
  • Contractor may install an additional board with a cleat spanning the full length between the Good Neighbor fence and the boundary wall to close the gap.
  • Contractor shall replace fence at the same location as current fencing except where specified in plan drawings
  • Contractor to dispose of all generated debris and material.

  All work for Add Alternate 1 will be priced on a lump sum basis.

• Watering —

  Developing water supply and applying water shall conform to the provisions of Section 10-6, "Watering", of the Caltrans Standard Specifications (2018) and these General Provisions.

  Water for the work may be purchased from the City Public Works - Water Division at the standard rate for water used. A meter may be obtained from the Water Division with a $736.11 deposit, $121.99 setting fee, of which is non-refundable, and will be installed by City personnel. The Contractor shall be charged for repair or replacement of a damaged or lost meter. The Contractor shall be entitled to only one fire hydrant meter location installation without additional charge.

  Full compensation for developing water supply and applying water, including water used for dust control, shall be considered as included in the prices paid for the various contract items of work and no additional payment will be made therefor.

• Add Alternate 2: Retaining Wall - North Side —

  Refer to Bay Breeze Fence Project Drawings C1 – C4

   

  Work in this section includes but is not limited to the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation and services to complete all concrete related work as shown on the contract documents.

   

  Work in this section includes but is not limited to the following:

  • Use wall blocks that match existing conditions in color, texture, dimensions, and shape. Drawings represent design intent only, or approved equal.
  • Coordinate with the City representative regarding any discrepancies between drawings and actual field conditions.
  • Remove existing top‑cap blocks in Section A.
  • Install new pre‑cored wall blocks sized 8" H x 18" W x 12" D in Section A.
  • Reinstall existing or install new matching top‑cap blocks over new wall blocks in Section A.
  • Refer to Detail 4, Attachment A Sheet 4 for top‑cap installation where applicable.
  • Remove and reinstall existing top‑cap blocks sized 4" H x 18" W x 12" D in Section B.
  • Refer to Detail 4, Attachment A Sheet 4 for top‑cap reinstallation requirements.
  • Remove and reinstall loose existing wall blocks below the top course as needed, following Notes 5 and 6 on the drawings.
  • Drill into wall blocks and install new #4 deformed dowels with high‑strength anchoring adhesive when required.
     – Embed dowels 1" into 8" blocks and 1" into 4" blocks or use blocks with pre‑fabricated pin holes.
  • Use high‑strength, commercial‑grade, water‑ and weather‑resistant construction adhesive for all new and reinstalled blocks.
  • Thoroughly clean and dry all bonding surfaces, removing dirt, vegetation, old adhesive, and any material that could weaken the bond.
  • Apply construction adhesive on all required contact surfaces per best construction practices.
  • Install blocks flush with adjacent blocks where conditions allow.
  • Ensure top surfaces of top‑cap blocks are smooth, flush, and free of holes.
  • Contractor to dispose of all generated debris and material.

  
  All work for Add Alternate 2 shall be compensated on a lump sum basis.

• Utilities —

  Locations of existing utilities shown on the plans are only approximate. The Contractor shall call "USA” (Underground Service Alert) at 811 for the marking of underground facilities.

  Contractor will notify the City Water Division at 768-3143, three (3) working days prior to work starting on any phase, including the initial locating.

  The existing utilities shown on the accompanying plan set were plotted using information provided by the individual utilities. It should be expressly understood that this information does not necessarily represent actual site conditions or show details of exact location, depth or other construction features of these utilities. No warranty, either expressed or implied, as to the completeness or accuracy of this information is set forth herein.

  The Contractor is responsible for potholing and verifying such utilities to determine their exact location prior to excavation or trenching in their locality. The cost of this work shall be considered as included in contract unit prices bid for applicable items of work, and no additional compensation will be allowed.

  1. Reconstruction, Relocation or Adjustment Unless otherwise indicated on the drawings or specified herein, the Contractor shall maintain all water, gas, and sewer lines; cable television, traffic signal, lighting, power and telephone conduits; structures, house connection lines, and other surface or subsurface structures of any nature that may be affected by the work. If the Contractor fails to maintain and protect such facilities, the City reserves the right, if requested by the owner, to permit the owner to move or maintain the utility at the Contractor's expense.
     
     Should it become necessary in the performance of the work to disconnect or reroute any underground utility due to a direct conflict with the new work, disconnection or rerouting will be paid for as extra work unless otherwise specified on the plans or specifications. If the utility is not City-owned, it will be disconnected or rerouted by the utility company involved and a time delay will be given to Contractor without any extra work.
     
     The above requirements are intended to apply to utility lines which cross the line of the facility being constructed at approximately right angles. Should a utility line be encountered during construction which intersects the trench line at any angle of thirty degrees (30 ), or less, and which is not so designated on the drawings, all costs of rerouting or relaying such utility made necessary by the work will be considered as extra work. However. if the utility line is shown on the drawings, all costs of rerouting or relaying such utility made necessary by the work shall be borne by Contractor.
     
     The right is reserved by the City of Watsonville and by owners of public utilities and franchises to enter upon any street, road, right of way, or easement for the purpose of maintaining their property and making necessary repairs or changes caused by this work.
     
     
  2. Damages to Water or Sewer Services  The work shall be so prosecuted that no damage will be done to the existing water or sewer facilities. In the event that water services are broken or damaged between the meter and the point of service, the Contractor shall immediately, at Contractor's own expense, repair such damage in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer, in order that the water supply will not be interrupted for a period greater than one (1) hour. If such interruption is sustained, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to notify the occupants of the premises to which said services are connected so that no damage will occur on said premises.
     
     Whenever damage is done to water mains, water meters, services between the City mains and said water meters, fire hydrants, or other appurtenances, Contractor shall make immediate temporary repairs or take other action to prevent water flow and any damage therefrom. City Water Department forces shall make or cause to be made any needed permanent repairs and the cost thereof shall be borne by the Contractor. Whenever sewer facilities are broken or damaged, the Contractor shall take immediate steps to provide for continuation of flow and immediately notify the City of the damage.
     
     
  3. Damages to Gas, Electric, Cable Television or Telephone Services.  Caution shall be exercised in the prosecution of the work so gas, electric, cable television, or telephone services will not be damaged. In the event damage is done to any gas, electric, cable television, or telephone facility by the Contractor, the Contractor shall immediately notify the respective utility company. Repairs shall be made by the utility company at the Contractor's expense.
     The Contractor shall notify Pacific Gas and Electric Company at least three (3) working days in advance of such time that excavation or other work is to be done in the vicinity of high pressure gas lines.
     
     
  4. Maintaining Existing Electrical Systems  Caution shall be exercised to maintain existing electrical and traffic signal systems in effective operation in conformance to the provision of Section 86-1.05 "Maintaining Existing and Temporary Electrical Systems", of the State of California, Department of Transportation, Standard Specifications.
• Add Alternate 3: Wood Fence Sealant —

  Work in this section includes but is not limited to the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation and services to complete all concrete related work as shown on the contract documents.

   

  Work in this section includes but is not limited to:

  • Apply City approved wood Sealant on both sides of the Good Neighbor Fence.
  • Contractor to dispose of all generated debris and material.

   

  All work for Add Alternate 3 will be priced on a lump sum basis.

• Items Not Listed, Increase or Decrease in Quantities —

  Items of labor or material which are not specifically listed in the Proposal or Special Provisions as pay items, but which are shown and/or mentioned on the plans, or are required to complete the overall project, shall be considered as included in other pay items, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.

  The City reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantity of any item of work by more than twenty-five per cent (25%) and no adjustment shall be made in the contract unit price paid for the actual quantity of work and no additional compensation will be allowed.

• Obstructions —

  Attention is directed to Section 8-1.10, "Utility and Nonhighway Facilities", and Section 15, "Existing Highway Facilities", of the Standard Specifications.

  In case of surface construction, the provisions of Section 71.11, "Preservation of Property", and Section 7-1.12, "Responsibility for Damage", of the Standard Specifications will apply. Wherever work causes removal or damage to existing improvements, fences, sidewalks, pavement, drainage facilities, trees, landscaping, etc., they shall be replaced with like materials to the satisfaction of the Owner, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.

• Storage of Materials —

  No material shall be stored within two feet (2') of the edge of the pavement or traveled way or within the shoulder line where the shoulders are narrower than five feet (5'). No supplies or equipment shall be stored on the City streets or right of ways, or public parking lots. Private properties may be used for storage when permission in writing is granted by the property owners.

• Start and Completion of Work —

  Contractor shall start work on an assigned project/area within 15 working days of written notification of the assigned project/area and shall proceed diligently until completion or the contract may be terminated by the City.

• General Clean-Up —

  Clean-up and finishing project shall conform to Section 22, "Finishing Roadway", of the Standard Specifications, the plans, and as provided herein.

  Should the Contractor appear to be negligent in furnishing cleanup as provided herein, the Owner may call upon others to provide clean-up and charge the Contractor therefore by deducting the cost thereof from any progress payments due the Contractor, as such costs are incurred by the Owner.

• Interim Clean-Up —

  This work shall consist of clean-up at end of daily operations and whenever directed by the Engineer. Traveled lanes opened for public traffic shall be swept clean of all dirt and foreign material at all times. If ordered by the Engineer, the Contractor shall provide a street sweeper on stand-by basis at Contractor's own expense. The procedures for interim clean-up on various streets shall adhere to the following requirements:

  At the end of daily operation, trenches shall be backfilled and all excavated and surplus material shall be removed and disposed of outside the project area. The existing pavement shall be swept clean of all dirt and foreign material. The entire working area shall be left in a neat and presentable condition.

  Residue resulting from sawcutting operations shall not be permitted to flow across sidewalks, shoulders or lanes occupied by public traffic and shall be removed from the pavement or concrete surface.

  Payment for interim clean-up as provided herein will not be made and shall be considered as included in the various contract items of work involved, and no separate payment will be made therefore.

• Finishing Product —

  The finished surfaces in all cases shall conform with the lines, grades, and dimensions as shown on the plans. Upon completion and before making application for the acceptance of the work, the Contractor shall clean all areas occupied by the Contractor in connection with the work and remove all debris, excess materials, waste materials, and the Contractor's temporary structures and equipment. The entire project shall be left in a neat, clean, and presentable condition.

  In the event that asphalt concrete, asphalt rejuvenating agent, fog seals, or other foreign materials drift across the existing concrete gutter, the Contractor shall sweep, clean, and remove all such foreign materials to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

  Payment will be made after the final inspection has been completed and accepted by the inspector under "Demobilization" in the contract.

• Payment for Lump Sum Items —

  Lump sum items under the contract, except where unit price per item form the basis of payment, shall be further detailed to show the value assigned to each component of work.

  The Contractor shall, within five (5) working days of receipt of the Notice to Proceed, submit a complete breakdown of each lump sum item. In submitting the breakdown the Contractor certifies that the values assigned to each part of the work is balanced and represents his estimate of the actual cost, including profit and overhead, for performing the work. The breakdown shall be sufficiently detailed to permit the Engineer to evaluate the payments.

• Payment for Labor and Equipment —

  The Contractor shall pay, and cause his subcontractors to pay, any and all accounts for labor including Workman's Compensation premiums, State Unemployment and Federal Social Security payments, and all other wage and salary deductions required by law. The Contractor also shall pay, and cause his subcontractors to pay, any and all accounts for services, equipment, and materials used by the Contractor and/or his subcontractors, during the performance of work under this contract. All such accounts shall be paid prior to becoming delinquent under the terms agreed upon between Contractor and supplier.

  When requested in writing by the City, the Contractor shall furnish, within five (5) working days of Contractor's receipt of City's request, a record of payments for all such accounts. If, by the end of five (5) working days, the Contractor has not produced such documentation, the City shall direct the Contractor to cease work until the Contractor provides the City with proof that all amounts delinquent have been paid. The cessation, under the terms of this paragraph, of work by the Contractor shall be at no additional cost to the City, nor will the Contractor receive a contract time extension for any resulting delay in the work.

Submission Requirements

• California Contractor's License (required) —

  Enter your Contractor's License Number that work will be performed under as a prime contractor.

• Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Registration (required) —

  Enter your California DIR Registration Number.

• Qualifications (required) —

  The Bidder certifies that she/he is, at the time of bidding, and shall be, throughout the period of the contract, licensed by the State of California to do the type of work required under terms of the contract documents. Bidder further certifies that she/he is skilled and regularly engaged in the general class and type of work called for in the contract documents.

  In accordance with the requirements, the Bidder represents that she/he is competent, knowledgeable and has special skills on the nature, extent and inherent conditions of the work to be performed. Bidder further acknowledges that there are certain peculiar and inherent conditions existent in the construction of the particular facilities which may create, during the construction program, unusual or peculiar unsafe conditions hazardous to persons and property. Bidder expressly acknowledges that she/he is aware of such peculiar risks and that she/he has the skill and experience to foresee and to adopt protective measures to adequately and safely perform the construction with the respect to such hazards.

• Statement of Experience of Bidder (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

  By uploading, the bidder certifies that, at the time of bidding, and throughout the period of the contract, they are licensed by the State of California to do the type of work required under terms of the contract documents.

  The City reserves the right to consider any proposal non-responsive in which the bidder's listing of projects, indicating the bidder's experience, does not provide sufficient evidence that the contractor has the required knowledge and special skills necessary for this project.

• List of Proposed Subcontractors (required) —

  In accordance with the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act, commencing with Section 4100 of the Public Contract Code, the Bidder shall state the information of any subcontractor that will be performing any portion of work in an amount in excess of one half (1/2) of one percent (1%) of the total bid or $10,000, whichever is greater. The bidder's attention is invited to other provisions of said Act related to imposition of penalties for a failure to observe its provisions by using unauthorized subcontractors or by making unauthorized substitutions.

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Non-Collusion Declaration (required) —

  The bidder declares and confirms the following:

  Bidder is a party that is authorized to make 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 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. 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.

  Bidder declares 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 the date and time of this bid submittal at the City of Watsonville, CA.

• Additional Information (if needed) —

  Upload any additional documents or information that is not contained elsewhere within your bid.

• Authorized Submittal (required) —

  By submitting a Bid Response, the individual submitting is confirming and has provided proof that they are authorized to do so on behalf of the Company named in the Bid Response.

• Bid Opening Date (required) —

  When is the intended date and time for the opening of bids? This is not the deadline for bid submittal, but the time and date scheduled to publicly open and view submitted bids.

  State using the following format:
  Month, Day, Year, time (a.m. or p.m.)

  Example:
  April 14, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

• Required Contractor's License (required) —

  Fill in the blank as if you are filling in the highlighted area below:

  All bidders and contractors shall be licensed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. At the time the contract is awarded the Contractor shall possess a Class ???- Type Contractor’s License. 

  Example:
  A - General Engineering

• Engineer's Estimate (required) —

  What is the engineer's estimate for this project?

  State using words and numbers for amount.

  Example:
  Thirty Five Thousand Dollar ($35,000.00)

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