The general work description for the "LAS LOMAS DRIVE BICYCLE LANE AND PEDESTRIAN PROJECT" is the construction and widening of Las Lomas Drive from Hall Road to Thomas Road, including but not limited to clearing and grubbing, traffic control, excavation and backfill, storm drainpipe installation, retaining walls, drainage system, curb and gutter and sidewalks, bioretention facilities, and pavement. Such other items or details, not mentioned above, that are required by the Construction Plans, Standard Specifications, Standard Plans, or these Special Provisions, shall be performed, placed, constructed, and/or installed. The Engineer's Estimate for the construction costs is $3,000,000. The County of Monterey hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any agreement entered into pursuant to this advertisement, Disadvantage Business Enterprises (DBEs) will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, or disability in consideration for an award. The contractor, subrecipient, or contractor shall take necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBEs have the opportunity to participate in this contract. The DBE goal is Nineteen percent (19%). For the Federal Training Program, the number of trainees or apprentices is 1. The Bidder shall possess a valid Class A General Engineering Contractor's license. The Contractor must be properly licensed as a contractor from contract award through Contract acceptance (Public Contract Code 10164). The Contractor awarded the Contract shall begin work when authorized by the County of Monterey. This work shall be diligently prosecuted to completion before the expiration of 100 WORKING DAYS beginning on the date listed on the issuance of the "Notice to Proceed". Plant establishment period is ninety working days (90-days) beginning the day after 100% of the work is accepted. A bidder's bond, issued by an admitted corporate surety company in an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, must accompany the bid. The successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond and a performance bond each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract.