Bids for trash capture device project due March 23, 2026.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Electronic (sealed) proposals will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Pacifica, until 3:00 PM, MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026 for the following project: ESPLANADE FULL TRASH CAPTURE DEVICE PROJECT, to be opened through a teleconferenced meeting live via Zoom Conference (link provided in the OpenGov Procurenow Bidding System). The bids will be publicly opened, examined and declared by the City Clerk; said bids, after being publicly opened, examined and declared, will be calculated by the Engineer, their report returned to the City Clerk, and the report of the results of the bidding and the calculations of the Engineer will be reported to the City Council of the City of Pacifica at the next regular meeting thereof. The City Council of the City of Pacifica reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or bids, should it deem this necessary for the public good, waive any irregularities in any bids and its determination as to which bid is the lowest responsible bid and it may also reject the bid of any bidder who has been delinquent or unfaithful in any former contract with the City of Pacifica for the best interest of the City shall be final. The City shall have SIXTY (60) calendar days from and after the opening of the bids within which to make its determination. The City will only accept completed bid packages submitted electronically to the City through the City's eProcurement portal at https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/cityofpacifica by authenticated submitters up to the date and time as specified in the Notice to Bidders; without exception, responses will not be accepted after the submission deadline regardless of any technical difficulties such as poor internet connections. The City strongly recommends completing your response well ahead of the deadline. General Work Description: Construction of a large full trash capture device within the existing storm drain system, including installation of a diversion structure, pipe modifications, traffic control, dewatering, pavement restoration, and all associated work. All contractors and subcontractors have been required since April 1, 2015 to be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal or may work on a public works project unless registered with DIR. All contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement). For additional information, visit the DIR website at: http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html. Each bid must be accompanied by a cashier's check, certified check, or Bidder's Bond executed by a corporate surety authorized to engage in such business in the State of California, payable to the City of Pacifica, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the Base Bid. The Original Bidder's Bond with surety seal, cashier's check, or certified check must be delivered electronically no later than the bid due date and a hard copy shall be delivered no later than five (5) days after the bid opening and addressed to the City Clerk, 170 Santa Maria Ave, Pacifica, CA 94404. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, and a Labor and Material Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Said bonds shall also be executed by a corporate surety authorized to engage in such business in the State of California and be made payable to the City of Pacifica. If the successful bidder fails, neglects, or refuses for TEN (10) calendar days after the award of the contract to enter into the contract to perform the work, the cashier's check, certified check, or Bidder's Bond accompanying the bid and the amount therein named, shall be declared forfeited to the City and shall be collected by it and paid into its general fund. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid for a period of SIXTY (60) calendar days after the date set for the opening thereof, and the same shall be subject to acceptance by the City during this period. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any irregularities in any bids and its determination as to which bid is the lowest responsible bid and is for the best interest of the City shall be final. The City shall have SIXTY (60) calendar days from and after the opening of the bids within which to make its determination. Contractor to hold bid prices for a period of 180 days from date of bid submission. The Contractor receiving the award of the contract shall begin work within FIFTEEN (15) calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed and shall diligently prosecute the same to completion within the time restrictions as listed in the technical specifications and all work shall be completed by the time allotted in the technical specifications. The Contractor shall have SEVENTY FIVE (75) WORKING DAYS to complete this project. Working days will be counted upon the Contractor's receipt of the Notice to Proceed, as noted above. At the time the Contractor's bid proposal is submitted, the Contractor shall possess a valid California Class A General Engineering Contractor's License. The Contractor shall also possess a valid City of Pacifica Business License at the time the contract is awarded. The City of Pacifica hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that the contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability. The Contractor or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR, Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the Contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may results in the termination of this contract, or such other remedy as recipient deems appropriate. Prevailing Wage: This project is subject to the requirements of Section 1720 et seq. of the California Labor Code requiring the payment of prevailing wages, the training of apprentices and compliance with other applicable requirements. Contractors and all subcontractors who perform work on the project are required to comply with these requirements. Prevailing wages apply to all projects over $1,000 which are defined as a "public work" by the State of California. This includes: construction, demolition, repair, alteration, maintenance, and the installation of photovoltaic systems under a Power Purchase Agreement when certain conditions are met under Labor Code Section 1720.6. This include service and warranty work on public buildings and structures. For any moneys earned by the Contractor and withheld by the City to ensure the performance of the contract, the Contractor may, at the Contractor's request and expense, substitute securities equivalent to the amount withheld in the form and manner and subject to the conditions provided in Article 8, (commencing with Section 10263), Chapter 1, Part 2, Division 2 of the Public Contract Code of the State of California. Full plans and specifications are viewable on the project in the e-procurement portal https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/cityofpacifica. Bidders can also request that Plans and Specifications be mailed/shipped to them by calling (650) 738-3767 or emailing engineering@pacifica.gov for a fee of $50 and the full cost of shipping. Project information and the Plan Holder's List is available on the project web page in the e-procurement portal at https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/cityofpacifica. ATTEST: City Clerk 2/26, 3/5/26 CNS-4016688# SAN MATEO COUNTY TIMES SMCT 6951964 Feb. 26;Mar. 5, 2026