Each bid must conform and be responsive to the contract documents. RFI Deadline December 29th, 2023, by 4:00 PM All prospective bidders are required to attend a mandatory pre-bid job conference scheduled for this project. The job conference will give prospective contractors the opportunity to investigate and acquaint themselves with conditions relating to the job so they may understand the facilities, and restrictions attending the execution of the work. Only contractors attending the pre-bid job conference will be allowed to bid on this project. Each bid must be on the Districts Bid Form and must be accompanied by the bid security, List of Proposed Subcontractors and Non-collusion Declaration, Site Visit certification and other forms furnished with the Contract Documents. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding. No award shall be made for work under this contract unless and until the CONTRACTOR verifies to the DISTRICT that the CONTRACTOR possesses all necessary permits, certificates and licenses, and will continue to be properly licensed throughout the term of the Contract. Any CONTRACTOR not so licensed is subject to penalties under the law. Each general bidder must possess a current Class B - General Contractor license. As of March 1, 2015 all contractors bidding on a public works project must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 Bidders are advised that this contract is a public work for purposes of the California Labor Code, which requires payment of prevailing wages. Wage rates can be obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of ninety (90) days after the date set for the opening of bids. Bonds are required and shall be in the forms set forth in the contract. The CONTRACTOR to whom the contract is awarded may avail himself to the provisions of Government Code Section 4590 which allows certain securities to be substituted for monies withheld to ensure performance. In compliance with Federal Law, as contained in 40 CFR, Part 763.84(d), by receipt of this Notice, the contractor is hereby advised of the availability of information relative to the location of asbestos containing building materials (ACBM). The District assumes no responsibility for providing the Contractor with training or protective equipment.