Bids invited for airport fuel farm containment upgrade project.

SECTION 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS OF BIDS *************************************** Notice is hereby given by order of the Marin County Board of Supervisors, that the Director of Public Works will receive bids for: Project Name: Gnoss Field Airport Fuel Farm Secondary Containment Upgrade 451 Airport Road, Novato, CA 94945 County Project No.: 41C2612 Bid Opening Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM One Click Zoom Meeting Link: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/84606441994?pwd=reZ97XzGBacKQ63CbBUfUENFp1Krij.1 Meeting ID: 846 0644 1994 Passcode: 8pTyc3 Bids must be submitted electronically through Bid Express®, on or before the date and time noted above, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on Zoom; Zoom meeting details noted above. The Marin County Department of Public Works has transitioned its bidding processes to the Bid Express® online platform. Bidders can access current solicitations and a how-to guide for first time Bid Express users by visiting the County of Marin Bid Express home page at https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/53528/home. Once registered with Bid Express, bidders will be able to view project solicitations, download bid documents, see plan holders' lists, and submit requests for information. There is no cost to register and access Bid Express for documents. Project Description: Bring Fuel Farm into regulatory compliance by constructing a secondary containment berm around the perimeter of the farm, adding a membrane liner, and five (5) sum pumps. Replacing components such as manway covers and adding a new electrical circuit for the new liquid collection system. Pre-bid Conference: There is a MANDATORY pre-bid conference scheduled for this project on Tuesday April 14, 2026 at 10:00 am. The location is 451 Airport Road, Novato, CA 94945. Contact Jorge Nunez for more information and RSVP, jorge.nunez@marincounty.gov. Pre-bid Questions: Questions concerning the Bid should be submitted via Bid Express no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 21, 2026. Inquiries or questions based on alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications, or estimate must be communicated as a bidder inquiry prior to bid opening. Bid Submission: The County of Marin will accept electronic bid submittals through BidExpress on or before , at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on a Zoom Meeting. 1. The Engineer's estimated cost for the accomplishment of this work is $450,000. Bids are required for the entire work described herein. 2. The Contractor shall possess a valid Class"A", "B", General Building Contractor license at time of bid submittal. 3. To bid on this Project, the Bidder and all subcontractors are required to be registered as a public works contractor with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to the Labor Code. The Bidder's and all subcontractors' registration must remain active throughout the term of the Contract. 4. A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% of the total bid amount payable to the County of Marin shall accompany the Proposal. 5. Award of contract, if awarded, will be to the lowest responsible bidder whose proposal complies with prescribed requirements, and will be within thirty (30) days after receipt of proposals. The Board of Supervisors of the County of Marin reserves the right to reject any or all bids and the right to waive any irregularities. 6. The provisions of California Public Contract Code 22300, regarding substitution of securities for monies withheld to ensure performance shall apply to this contract. 7. This project is to be advertised pursuant to Public Contract Code 22037. 8. The work shall be performed in accordance with official Drawings, Specifications, and other Contract Documents prepared in reference thereto which may be obtained from the County of Marin Bid Express home page at https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/53528/home, and selected Bay Area Builder's Exchanges and trade publications. 9. A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code. It is not 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 Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code at the time the contract is awarded. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. 10. This contract is subject to state contract nondiscrimination and compliance requirements pursuant to Government Code, Section 12990. 11. The County of Marin hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business and woman owned business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an award. 12. Pursuant to Section 1773 of the California Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates for Marin County where the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project, available at the Department of Public Works. Prevailing Wage rates are also available at the State of California Division of Labor Statistics and Research website: http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD/index.htm Wage and equipment rental rates as determined by the State of California are listed in the Department of Transportation publications entitled "General Prevailing Wage Rates," issued monthly, and "Labor Surcharges and Equipment Rental Rates," issued semi-monthly. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) provides a toll-free "hotline" service to report bid rigging activities. Bid rigging activities can be reported Mondays through Fridays, between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., eastern time, Telephone No. 1-800-424-9071. Anyone with knowledge of possible bid, bidder collusion, or other fraudulent activities should use the "hotline" to report these activities. The "hotline" is part of the DOT's continuing effort to identify and investigate highway construction contract fraud and abuse and is operated under the direction of the DOT Inspector General. All information will be treated confidentially, and caller anonymity will be respected. The County of Marin is committed to developing and supporting diverse, equitable, and inclusive values within all aspects of its operations. By conducting business for or with the County, you are representing your commitment to rejecting inequities in employment, services, and practices by ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all. COUNTY OF MARIN