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Swanston Fountain

The Swanston Fountain project (PN: L19012800, Bid #B21191121009) is a public works construction project in Sacramento, California. The scope includes demolition, site preparation, concrete flatwork, curbing, stone wall removal and reinstallation, drain pipe installation, electrical work, irrigation modifications, landscaping (decomposed granite paving, bark mulch, lawn sodding), and 30 days of landscape maintenance. The project is a general construction contract requiring both a General Engineering A license and a C10 Electrical license. Work must be completed within 90 working days plus a 30-day maintenance/plant establishment period. Source scope cues include: City of Sacramento; City of Sacramento will not; bid security of at least 10% of the total sum of the bid proposal K Bid Proposal Form IS:Drug Free Workplace Policy and Affidavit 21. Minimum Qualifications Questionnaire Y; bond requirements of the Contractor. 4. The work performed or the materials or equipment provided by the listed LBE subcontractor or supplier are unsatisfactory or are not in ac...; requirements will result in your pay request or invoice being rejected.; entered into in response to a declared emergency..

BID WITH CAUTION 12 red flags detected : Minimum Qualifications Disqualification Risk

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The Swanston Fountain project (PN: L19012800, Bid #B21191121009) is a public works construction project in Sacramento, California. The scope includes demolition, site preparation, concrete flatwork, curbing, stone wall removal and reinstallation, drain pipe installation, electrical work, irrigation modifications, landscaping (decomposed granite paving, bark mulch, lawn sodding), and 30 days of landscape maintenance. The project is a general construction contract requiring both a General Engineering A license and a C10 Electrical license. Work must be completed within 90 working days plus a 30-day maintenance/plant establishment period. Source scope cues include: City of Sacramento; City of Sacramento will not; bid security of at least 10% of the total sum of the bid proposal K Bid Proposal Form IS:Drug Free Workplace Policy and Affidavit 21. Minimum Qualifications Questionnaire Y; bond requirements of the Contractor. 4. The work performed or the materials or equipment provided by the listed LBE subcontractor or supplier are unsatisfactory or are not in ac...; requirements will result in your pay request or invoice being rejected.; entered into in response to a declared emergency..

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2020-11-18

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12 red flags detected including Minimum Qualifications Disqualification Risk.

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12 found

Minimum Qualifications Disqualification Risk

critical

If a bidder answers 'yes' to any single question, fails to submit a fully completed questionnaire, or submits false information, this will result in a determination that the minimum qualifications are not met, and the bidder shall not be considered a qualified bidder for purposes of bidding on this contract.

Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) / Hard Budget Cap

high

…ty and writings obligatory in the nature thereof, issued in the course of its business and to bind the Company thereby, in an amount not to exceed $50,000,000.00. This Power of Attorney is granted and is signed and sealed by facsimile under and by the authority of the following Resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY on the 14th of November, 2016.

LBE Participation Requirement (5% Minimum)

high

LBE Requirement (bids over $250k): To be eligible for award of this contract, the bidder shall list the business entities used to attain the 5% LBE requirement. Additionally, the bidder shall list all other subcontractors who perform work, render service, or provide materials in an amount in excess of one-half of 1 percent of the total bid amount. The failure to attain the 5% LBE participation or the inclusion of false information or the omission of required information will render the bid non-responsive.

LBE Utilization Compliance with Back-Charge Penalty

high

Failure to provide specific information, records, reports, certifications or any other documents required for compliance with these specifications, or failure to utilize one or more LBE's in substantial compliance with the LBE utilization indicated in the Contractor's bid or proposal (unless otherwise authorized by the City as provided herein, or when such failure results from changes to the work approved by the City), shall be considered a breach of the contract. A deduction may be made from the contract amount and the deduction shall not be more than 10% of the value of the work or materials or equipment that the subject LBE(s) were listed to perform or provide in the Contractor's bid or proposal.

Liquidated Damages

high

…tions at the place where the Work is to be done, is familiar with the Contract Documents and is familiar and expressly agrees to the liquidated damages provision of the Contract Documents. The undersigned has carefully checked all of the foregoing figures and understands that the City of Sacramento will not be responsible for any errors or omissions on the part of the undersigned in making up thi

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All deadlines table

5 dates
ItemDue
Bid Submission Deadline 2020-11-18
Notice to Proceed Issuance TBD
Contract Execution and Insurance/Bond Submission TBD
Project Completion TBD
Form Updated 2020-06-11

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Required certifications checklist

20 items
  • Complete bid/proposal form
  • Include bid bond
  • Verify workers compensation coverage
  • Include contractor license information
  • Acknowledge all addenda
  • Include references or past project experience
  • Include safety documents if required
  • Confirm prevailing wage / certified payroll requirements

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