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SPLASH PAD AT PORTWOOD PIER PLAZA

This is a construction project for a Splash Pad at Portwood Pier Plaza in Imperial Beach, California, managed by the San Diego Unified Port District. The work includes general construction, demolition, earthwork, water service and equipment, drainage systems, site electrical, splash pad mechanical equipment and systems, underground storage tank, pavement (both splash pad and PCC), site landscaping, and irrigation. The project is a new construction/renovation of a public recreational water feature at a port facility, with an optional additive for integrated LED jets. Source scope cues include: Bid Bond (Form supplied by Contractor’s Surety)*** ASTERISK NOTES: * Form must be subscribed and sworn to before Notary Public or other Officer. ** These forms shall be; three (3) projects of similar size and scope or larger, within the past five (5) years..

BID WITH CAUTION 11 red flags detected : Mandatory Contractor License or Professional Credential

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This is a construction project for a Splash Pad at Portwood Pier Plaza in Imperial Beach, California, managed by the San Diego Unified Port District. The work includes general construction, demolition, earthwork, water service and equipment, drainage systems, site electrical, splash pad mechanical equipment and systems, underground storage tank, pavement (both splash pad and PCC), site landscaping, and irrigation. The project is a new construction/renovation of a public recreational water feature at a port facility, with an optional additive for integrated LED jets. Source scope cues include: Bid Bond (Form supplied by Contractor’s Surety)*** ASTERISK NOTES: * Form must be subscribed and sworn to before Notary Public or other Officer. ** These forms shall be; three (3) projects of similar size and scope or larger, within the past five (5) years..

Submission deadline

2025-10-23

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11 red flags detected including Mandatory Contractor License or Professional Credential.

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Mandatory Contractor License or Professional Credential

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CALIFORNIA BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE SECTION 7028.15 PROVIDES THAT EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED THEREIN, THE BID OF A CONTRACTOR WHO IS NOT PROPERLY LICENSED AT THE TIME THE CONTRACTOR SUBMITTED THE BID SHALL BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE AND SHALL BE REJECTED. SAID CODE SECTION ALSO MAKES IT A MISDEMEANOR TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS CONTRACT WITHOUT HAVING A PROPER LICENSE.

Certified Small Business Set-Aside / Local Business Eligibility

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…es by signing this form that it is required to complete the SBE Sub-Participation Form acknowledging their good faith effort towards SBE Sub- Participation and/or meet the goal as the prime contractor as a certified SBE (if goal is established). In the event of a discrepancy between form and totals entered on the eBid system, the District reserves the right to evaluate and waive any informalities

Labor Compliance and Certification Requirements

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I am aware of the provisions of California Code of Regulations Title 13, §2449 and I will comply with such requirements under the performance of the work of this Contract and as required by the Contract. If I, as the Prime Contractor, and/or my listed Subcontractors intend to operate on project site any fleet or vehicles subject to this regulation, I, as the Prime Contractor, and/or my listed Subcontractors shall submit a valid Certificate of Reported Compliance to the District prior to contract award.

Pass/Fail Minimum Qualifications - Experience Requirements

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1) Lithocrete Splash Pad Paving - Contractor or subcontractor performing the construction of the Lithocrete cast in place concrete pavement must have constructed a minimum of three (3) projects of similar size and scope or larger, within the past five (5) years. 2) Splash Pad Water Play System- Contractor or subcontractor performing the installation of the splash pad system including the water play features and associated mechanical and electrical equipment to operate the system, must have constructed a minimum of three (3) projects of similar size and scope or larger, within the past five (5) years.

Audit & Records-Retention Rights

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: ANSWERING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN THE POSITIVE MAY CONSTITUTE EVIDENCE REFLECTING UPON THE BIDDER'S RESPONSIBILITY. ... FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS MAY BE CONSIDERED A NON-RESPONSIVE BID SUBJECT TO REJECTION.

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Bid Submission Deadline 2025-10-23
Proposal Pricing Firm Period 2026-01-21

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Required certifications checklist

17 items
  • Include bid bond
  • Verify workers compensation coverage
  • Include references or past project experience
  • Verify requirement: Advanced Clean Fleet Requirements Compliance
  • Verify requirement: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Certificate
  • Verify requirement: Contractor License
  • Verify requirement: False Claims Certification
  • Verify requirement: In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Compliance

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