General Work Description: The work to be done consists of rehabilitation of City of Tulare Domestic Drinking Water Wells #33, #31, #26 including removing and installing pumps and related appurtenances, video inspecting, swage patching, brush clean, air lift, rehabilitating pumps, furnishing, and installing vertical turbine pump and motor, and minor electrical work. Bid Security, Bonds, and Insurance: Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 20170, each bid proposal must be accompanied by cash, certified or cashiers check, or bidders bond, made payable to the City of Tulare for an amount equal to at least ten (10%) of the amount of the proposal, such guarantee to be forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fails to enter into a contract. The successful bidder shall furnish the payment bond, performance bond, a maintenance/warranty bond, workers compensation certificate, and all other insurance requirements identified in the Bid/Contract Document. Contractor Licenses: Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the Contractor shall possess a valid California Contractors Class A, General Engineering License or a combination of Class C licenses to perform all aspects of the work at the time this contract is awarded and shall maintain a current and valid license throughout the duration of the project. Failure to possess the specified license(s) at the time the bid is submitted shall render the bid non-responsive. City Business Licenses: The Contractor and all subcontractors listed in the Bid/Contract Document shall have a valid City of Tulare Business License at the time the contract is awarded. Time of Completion: Contractor shall complete all work contained in these construction documents for rehabilitation of Wells #33, #31, #26 within Ninety (90) working days from Notice to Proceed. Sealed bid proposals shall clearly identify the name of the project along with the Bidders company name, bid opening date, and SEALED BID on the outside of the envelope. Project Administration: Inquiries regarding the plans, specifications, or estimate must be communicated as a bidder inquiry in writing by 5:00 PM on Friday, October 27, 2023. Any such inquiries or questions submitted after this deadline will not be responded to and will not be grounds for a bid protest. Inquiries and questions shall be addressed to Dylan Chimienti, Project Manager 411 East Kern Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274 dchimienti@tulare.ca.gov