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Base Repair by Cold Planing

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB B18151631016) from the City of Sacramento, Department of Public Works, Maintenance Services Division, for base repair by cold planing services. The work involves removal of unstable asphalt at approximately 50 locations throughout Sacramento to a maximum depth of 5 inches using cold planing equipment, with excavated material either deposited into dump trucks or reused as base material. The project is estimated to last at least 30 days or up to 200 hours, performed on an on-call basis with an average of 1-2 days of work per call throughout the year. This is a municipal government procurement for maintenance and repair services (non-construction trade work) with prevailing wage and living wage requirements applicable. Source scope cues include: City of Sacramento to do; City of Sacramento; planetbids.com/portal/portal; BOND REQUIREMENTS: a. A faithful performance bond is: [ ] Not Required [X] Required If required, the successful bidder must submit a performance bond in a form approved by the C...; If necessary, the burden of proof and cost of analysis to or replacement.; Sacramento taxes, permits, or fees.; employee located in the city or unincorporated county of Sacramento.; awarding a contract for a public works project, using the online PWC-100 form.; MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES AGREEMENT.; PREVAILING WAGE, APPRENTICES, PENALTIES, AND CERTIFIED PAYROLL REPORTING.; For replacement on the same day, in case of break down.; repairs, or waiting for the replacement equipment.; and acceptance of services and on receipt of Contractor's invoice.; manner designated in this Contract for: Base Repair by Cold Planing.; accordance with the schedule, set forth in the scope of services.; taxes, and shall provide CITY with proof of such payment upon request.; the general scope of this Contract consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions.; insureds as respects auto liability..

BID WITH CAUTION 23 red flags detected : Back-Charge / Set-Off Rights

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This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB B18151631016) from the City of Sacramento, Department of Public Works, Maintenance Services Division, for base repair by cold planing services. The work involves removal of unstable asphalt at approximately 50 locations throughout Sacramento to a maximum depth of 5 inches using cold planing equipment, with excavated material either deposited into dump trucks or reused as base material. The project is estimated to last at least 30 days or up to 200 hours, performed on an on-call basis with an average of 1-2 days of work per call throughout the year. This is a municipal government procurement for maintenance and repair services (non-construction trade work) with prevailing wage and living wage requirements applicable. Source scope cues include: City of Sacramento to do; City of Sacramento; planetbids.com/portal/portal; BOND REQUIREMENTS: a. A faithful performance bond is: [ ] Not Required [X] Required If required, the successful bidder must submit a performance bond in a form approved by the C...; If necessary, the burden of proof and cost of analysis to or replacement.; Sacramento taxes, permits, or fees.; employee located in the city or unincorporated county of Sacramento.; awarding a contract for a public works project, using the online PWC-100 form.; MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES AGREEMENT.; PREVAILING WAGE, APPRENTICES, PENALTIES, AND CERTIFIED PAYROLL REPORTING.; For replacement on the same day, in case of break down.; repairs, or waiting for the replacement equipment.; and acceptance of services and on receipt of Contractor's invoice.; manner designated in this Contract for: Base Repair by Cold Planing.; accordance with the schedule, set forth in the scope of services.; taxes, and shall provide CITY with proof of such payment upon request.; the general scope of this Contract consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions.; insureds as respects auto liability..

Submission deadline

2017-09-12

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23 red flags detected including Back-Charge / Set-Off Rights.

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23 found

Back-Charge / Set-Off Rights

high

In case of default by Contractor, the City of Sacramento may procure the articles or services from other sources and may deduct from any monies due, or that may thereafter become due to the vendor, the difference between the price named in the contract or purchase order and actual cost thereof to the City of Sacramento.

Broad Indemnification / Hold Harmless

high

CONTRACTOR shall assume the defense of, and indemnify and save harmless, the CITY, its officers, employees and agents, and each and every one of them, from and against actions, damages, claims, losses or expenses of every type and description to which they may be subjected or put, by reason of, or resulting from, the performance of the Work, whether upon or off the Work, including the loss of use thereof and caused in whole or in part by any act or omission of the CONTRACTOR.

Collective Bargaining Agreement / Union Requirements

high

Until the expiration of a current collective bargaining agreement(s) where, in fact, employee benefits are governed by a collective bargaining agreement(s)... I take all reasonable measures to end discrimination in employee benefits by either requesting the union(s) involved agree to reopen the agreement(s) in order for me to take whatever steps are necessary to end discrimination in employee benefits or by my ending discrimination in employee benefits without reopening the collective bargaining agreement(s).

Flow-Down Obligations to Subcontractors

high

A contractor is responsible for requiring all of its subcontractors who are covered by these requirements to comply with the provisions of the LWO, by including these requirements in all subcontracts covered by the LWO... CONTRACTOR shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance coverage that meets the minimum scope and limits of insurance coverage specified in subsection A, above.

Liquidated Damages for Delay

high

If CONTRACTOR has not completed the Work on or before the Completion Date as adjusted by change order or any extension of time granted by CITY, if any, the CITY may terminate the Contract at any time thereafter. Upon such termination, CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to receive any compensation for services rendered after such termination and CONTRACTOR shall be liable to CITY for liquidated damages for all periods of time beyond such termination date until the work is completed.

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2 dates
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Bid Submission Deadline 2017-09-12
Questions Due 2017-09-02

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Required certifications checklist

24 items
  • Complete bid/proposal form
  • Include performance bond
  • Include payment bond
  • Attach certificate of insurance
  • Verify general liability insurance limits
  • Verify workers compensation coverage
  • Include contractor license information
  • Acknowledge all addenda

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