NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Oxnard City Council has authorized the invitation to bid on Project Specification Number PW06-90(R) for the Victoria Avenue Sewer Line Construction Project. The work will consist of the complete construction of a new 18-inch gravity sewer pipeline and associated improvements and appurtenances; other related project work scope includes other sizes of piping; pumping; disposal; dewatering; concrete work and traffic related work items and traffic control. The work designated in this specification will require the Contractor to possess a State of California General Engineering Contractor's License, Class A to be considered as a prime contractor qualified for award of this project. The engineer’s construction cost estimate range is $900,000 to $1,100,000.

Plans and Specifications will ONLY be available to review or for purchase directly from the City’s online Plan Room, CyberCopyUSA - www.cybercopyusa.com, or phone (805) 642-3292; fax (805) 715-1535 for a non-refundable fee of $75.00 plus $25.00 shipping and handling on MONDAY, JULY 26, 2010. The Plans and Specifications may be obtained in either hardcopy format or electronic medium format-CD’s. For information you may contact General Services Contract Procurement Office, Phone (805) 385-7821.

A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held in the City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 305 W. Third St., Oxnard at 09:30 A.M. on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2010. All prospective bidders are urged to attend.

All contractors will pay prevailing wages for each classification and type of worker under the California State Department of Industrial Wage Determinations. The HIGHER of the State or Federal Wage Rate-when required, shall be used. These determinations are included in the specifications. All pertinent wage determinations must be posted on the job site. A 10% Bid Bond is required for all bids submitted and the successful Bidder will be required to provide a Payment & Performance Bond equal to 100% of the contract price. Successful Bidder may request that the City enter into an Escrow Agreement for security deposits in lieu of retention.

Each bid shall be submitted on the bid documents (BLUE BID SHEETS) provided by the City of Oxnard and the bidder MUST be a PLAN HOLDER OF RECORD. All bids must be received at the Office of the City Clerk, Administration Building, 305 West Third Street (West Wing), Oxnard, CA 93030 BEFORE 2:00 P.M. on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2010. Immediately thereafter all bids shall be publicly opened by the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent in the Council Chambers, 305 West Third Street, Oxnard, CA 93030.

FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THIS PROJECT PLEASE DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS TO GENERAL SERVICES – 805-385-7821.

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