***As of October 18, 2023. All bids rejected .The lowest bidder did not comply with the requested qualifications. The second lowest bidder did comply, however due to the differences in pricing, Staff recommends that the Council reject the bids received and authorize the re-bidding of the project. Question Deadline 11/02/2023 at 3:00 PM PT During this RFP process, interested parties shall direct all questions in writing (via email) to Baldomero Rodriguez at brodriguez@lindsay.ca.us. o Media Specifications & Quantities o Below are the media specifications, media quantities, and general information about the media that will be needed for the above-mentioned project: 5" 1 1/2 " x 3/4" 4" 3/4" x 3/8" 3" 3/8" x 1/4" 3" #6 x #12 22" 0.45 - 0.55 < 1.4 uc Sand 12" 0.90 - 1.0 < 1.4 Cuc Anthracite o Media material shall be tested and submitted for City review and approval prior to delivery of product. All filter media tested shall meet or exceed AWWA B100-19 specifications. Vessel Dimensions Below are the dimensions for the vessel: 16' H x 12' Dia. o Vessels shall be blasted to near white per NACE No. 2/SSPC-SP10 The work to be done consists of furnishing all labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary for or incidental to the construction and completion of the Water Treatment Plant - Bank D: Media Change-Out Project in accordance with the Plans and Specifications stated herein: Bid Item No. 1 - Mobilization/Demobilization: The lump sum price shall be for the full compensation for the movement of all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, appurtenances, and incidentals to and from the work site in a safe and orderly manner during construction. This item also includes the cost incurred for securing bonds, insurance, and financing prior to beginning work. Bid Item No. 2 - 9821 Business Park Drive, Sacramento, California 95827. Remove & Dispose of Existing Filter Media: The lump sum price shall be for the full compensation for all the personnel, equipment, tools, materials, appurtenances, and incidentals necessary for the removal, packaging and certified disposal of existing filter media from three (3) vertical vessels. The Contractor Shall Pay the City as Liquidated Damages, the Amount of $800.00 a Day for Each Calendar Day the Project is Delayed Beyond the "time of Completion Date". The City will withhold five percent (5%) retention from payments due the Contractor until thirty-five (35) days after date of recording of the Notice of Completion. The Contractor may elect to receive one hundred percent (100%) of payments due under the contract by depositing securities of equivalent value with the City in accordance with the provisions of the California Civil Code Section 9550, et seq. The right is reserved by the City of Lindsay to reject any or all bids, to evaluate the bids submitted and to award the contract according to the proposal which best serves the interests of said City. Prevailing Wages: This is a public works project and therefore subject to registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), payment of State prevailing wages and electronic certified payroll submission to the Labor Commissioner. All Bidders and Subcontractors must be registered with the DIR to bid on or perform work on any public works project. Question Deadline 09/19/2023 at 3:00 PM PT Any questions concerning a contractor may be referred to the Registrar, Contractors' State License Board, 9821 Business Park Drive, Sacramento, California 95827.