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Pioneer Reservoir Diving Work

The City of Sacramento, Department of Utilities, seeks diving services to disassemble and reassemble the Pioneer Reservoir intake screen structure located in the Sacramento River. The work involves furnishing a dive team (minimum two divers with SCUBA or approved air supply equipment) plus surface support boat to clear debris, remove temporary fencing, unbolt protective cage and stainless steel screen assemblies, and assist with rigging for crane removal and reinstallation. This is a specialized underwater maintenance project in Sacramento, California, requiring coordination with a separately contracted crane company. The project is estimated at $37,000 and must be completed within 30 working days, with work anticipated in late November 2015 before river levels rise. Source scope cues include: City of Sacramento; City of Sacramento Resolution No; prevailing wage rates currently established by the Director of Industrial Relations under provisions of Sections 1773 of the Labor Code; planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=15300# Signed proposals shall be submitted on printed forms contained in the Contract Documents in a sealed envelope marked: BID PROPOSAL; sealed proposal; City Clerk, located at 915 I Street, 5th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814.; 1 (prevailing wage violations) or Labor Code section 1777.; schedule, set forth in the scope of services.; CONTRACTOR’s failure to comply with the invoice format described above.; with proof of such payment upon request.; CONTRACTOR otherwise ceases to be insured as required herein.; work site, return the repaired pieces into the river, and reassemble them.; DOU’s Pioneer Reservoir yard for repair.; Repairs are expected to take two weeks.; 2104 Front St.

BID WITH CAUTION 19 red flags detected : Broad Indemnification / Hold Harmless

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The City of Sacramento, Department of Utilities, seeks diving services to disassemble and reassemble the Pioneer Reservoir intake screen structure located in the Sacramento River. The work involves furnishing a dive team (minimum two divers with SCUBA or approved air supply equipment) plus surface support boat to clear debris, remove temporary fencing, unbolt protective cage and stainless steel screen assemblies, and assist with rigging for crane removal and reinstallation. This is a specialized underwater maintenance project in Sacramento, California, requiring coordination with a separately contracted crane company. The project is estimated at $37,000 and must be completed within 30 working days, with work anticipated in late November 2015 before river levels rise. Source scope cues include: City of Sacramento; City of Sacramento Resolution No; prevailing wage rates currently established by the Director of Industrial Relations under provisions of Sections 1773 of the Labor Code; planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=15300# Signed proposals shall be submitted on printed forms contained in the Contract Documents in a sealed envelope marked: BID PROPOSAL; sealed proposal; City Clerk, located at 915 I Street, 5th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814.; 1 (prevailing wage violations) or Labor Code section 1777.; schedule, set forth in the scope of services.; CONTRACTOR’s failure to comply with the invoice format described above.; with proof of such payment upon request.; CONTRACTOR otherwise ceases to be insured as required herein.; work site, return the repaired pieces into the river, and reassemble them.; DOU’s Pioneer Reservoir yard for repair.; Repairs are expected to take two weeks.; 2104 Front St.

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2015-11-03

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19 red flags detected including Broad Indemnification / Hold Harmless.

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19 found

Broad Indemnification / Hold Harmless

high

CONTRACTOR shall defend, hold harmless and indemnify CITY, its officers and employees, and each and every one of them, from and against any and all actions, damages, costs, liabilities, claims, demands, losses, judgments, penalties, costs and expenses of every type and description, including, but not limited to, any fees and/or costs reasonably incurred by CITY's staff attorneys or outside attorneys and any fees and expenses incurred in enforcing this provision (hereafter collectively referred to as 'Liabilities'), including but not limited to Liabilities arising from personal injury or death, damage to personal, real or intellectual property or the environment, contractual or other economic damages, or regulatory penalties, arising out of or in any way connected with performance of or failure to perform this Agreement by CONTRACTOR

Contractor Responsible for Public Safety and Dive Team Safety

high

Contractor shall be responsible for public safety and safety of the dive team at all times.

Liquidated Damages

high

…ernment construction contracts in Sacramento County within the last five years: Within those five years, has your firm been assessed liquidated damages on three or more government construction contracts in Sacramento County for failure to complete contract work on time? Yes No Not applicable NOTE: If there is a pending administrative or court action challenging the assessm

Mandatory Pre-Bid / Pre-Proposal Meeting

high

…CUMENTS For: PIONEER RESERVOIR DIVING WORK Project No.: X14131301 Bid Transaction No.: B16141321010 Engineer’s Estimate: $37,000 Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Visit: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015 @ 9:30 AM Start at: Pioneer Reservoir gate, 2104 Front St., Sacramento 95818 BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO: 10:00 A.M., Friday, November 13, 2015 AT: DEPARTMENT OF UTILITITES 1395 35th Avenue SACRAMENTO, CA

No Separate Payment for Individual Employee or Equipment Hours

high

Dive team hours will be for the whole team when onsite, including all equipment. Individual employee or equipment hours will not be measured, and there shall be no separate payment made therefor.

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All deadlines table

8 dates
ItemDue
Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Visit 2015-11-03
Bid Submission Deadline 2015-11-13
LBE Verification Statements Due 2015-11-15
Contract Execution and Insurance Submission 2015-11-23
Notice to Proceed and Work Start TBD
Project Completion TBD
Updated 2015-06-16
meet such minimum qualifications at the of bid opening to be considered responsible. On 2007-07-31

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Required certifications checklist

31 items
  • Complete bid/proposal form
  • Attach certificate of insurance
  • Verify general liability insurance limits
  • Verify workers compensation coverage
  • Include contractor license information
  • Acknowledge all addenda
  • Confirm mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit attendance
  • Include W-9 or taxpayer information

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