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Source scope cues include: Department of General Services; planetbids.com/portal/48397/portal; of this ITB shall be posted to PlanetBids “Q&A” section of the solicitation.; PlanetBids is also available by using the information below.; PlanetBids under this ITB’s Category Code will receive Addenda notifications.; acknowledge receipt of the Addenda as instructed in the PlanetBids procurement portal.; by PlanetBids at the time of the Bid submittal due date.; automatically by PlanetBids on the Bid Submittal Due Date.; specifications and related data as previously accepted by Valley Water.; hospital treatment of any employee who may be injured or who may become ill.; will be provided as an addendum and posted in PlanetBids.; written Addenda issued in PlanetBids.; question in PlanetBids requesting the review of submitted Exceptions.; or Excel) and located as separate documents in PlanetBids.; See separate document in PlanetBids Document tab.; Are you licensed to do business in California?; preliminary scope of services in the RFP..

BID WITH CAUTION 5 red flags detected : Broad Indemnification

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Scope summary

Source scope cues include: Department of General Services; planetbids.com/portal/48397/portal; of this ITB shall be posted to PlanetBids “Q&A” section of the solicitation.; PlanetBids is also available by using the information below.; PlanetBids under this ITB’s Category Code will receive Addenda notifications.; acknowledge receipt of the Addenda as instructed in the PlanetBids procurement portal.; by PlanetBids at the time of the Bid submittal due date.; automatically by PlanetBids on the Bid Submittal Due Date.; specifications and related data as previously accepted by Valley Water.; hospital treatment of any employee who may be injured or who may become ill.; will be provided as an addendum and posted in PlanetBids.; written Addenda issued in PlanetBids.; question in PlanetBids requesting the review of submitted Exceptions.; or Excel) and located as separate documents in PlanetBids.; See separate document in PlanetBids Document tab.; Are you licensed to do business in California?; preliminary scope of services in the RFP..

Submission deadline

2025-04-23

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5 red flags detected including Broad Indemnification.

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5 found

Broad Indemnification

high

…ition to the warranties and indemnities provided elsewhere in this Contract, the Contractor agrees that it will, at its own expense, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Valley Water and its directors, officers, employees, and agents against all demands, liabilities, damages, expenses, suits and proceedings that are based on any claim that the services, software, materials or equipment, or any pa

Liquidated Damages

high

….... 21 2.8 INSURANCE ....................................................................................................... 21 2.9 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - NOT USED .............................................................. 21 2.10 NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT - NOT USED .............................................. 21 2.11 BID GUARANTEE ............................................................

No Material Substitutions Without Owner Approval

high

…is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by the Contractor. Without Valley Water's written consent, the Contractor shall not substitute any Subcontractor for any previously approved subcontractor. When a portion of the work that the Contractor has subcontracted is not being performed in a manner satisfactory to Valley Water, the Subcontractor shall be removed immediately upon th

MBE/WBE/DBE Participation Requirement

medium

…dition, sexual orientation, or marital status in the award and administration of contracts that it awards. Valley Water intends to create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly for contracts and subcontracts relating to Valley Water's construction, procurement, and professional service activities following Valley Water's DBE goals. Valley Water | ITB Services Notice Inviting Bids

Owner Right to Reject All Bids

low

…ovide the services outlined in Section 3, Scope and Specifications, based on the Grand Total Bid Price of the Bid Form. Valley Water reserves the right to reject any bids, waive any irregularity or informalities in any bid or the bidding procedure, or not award a contract after the bid opening. No Bidder may withdraw its Bid for 120 calendar days after the date of opening of the Bids. Each Bidder

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All deadlines table

4 dates
ItemDue
10:00 a.m. Pacific on 2025-04-23
Submittals for ITB Questions, Reference Section 2.5 2025-04-25
Valley Water Response to Electronic Notification – On or around 2025-04-29
Bid Submittal Due Electronic Submittal 2025-05-06

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Required certifications checklist

13 items
  • Complete bid/proposal form
  • Attach certificate of insurance
  • Include contractor license information
  • Acknowledge all addenda
  • Confirm mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit attendance
  • Include W-9 or taxpayer information
  • Include references or past project experience
  • Include safety documents if required

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