City Council Chambers Renovation Improvements Bidders and/or authorized agents are invited to be present. All information submitted with the bid is public information and may be subject to disclosure. Project Description - The project includes construction of structural and non-structural improvements of the City Council Chambers building including improvements to the public accessible restrooms located on the ground level of the City Hall building. The project proposes construction of major modifications and renovations to the chamber's interior design and décor. Proposed improvements include a prominent redesigned entry way to the building consisting of an enclosed vestibule area with glass panels, public informational kiosk, and display monitors. Specific to the Council Chambers, the project will include modernization of the building's aesthetics with an expanded tall ceiling, wider windows, and decorative wall panels. Additionally, the project will complete an overhaul of the audio and video system including advance security system. Other enhancements include lighting upgrades, repainting, new carpet flooring, renovation of the City Council dais, and upgrades to the public seating area including ADA compliant ramps and walk paths, new seating furniture and display monitors. Also, the project includes improvements to the chamber's restrooms, expansion of the existing conference room and installation of a new HVAC system. Proposals - Bids shall be sealed and plainly marked "Sealed Bid for BID CITY PROJECT NO. CIP 22- 038" Bids must be prepared using the Contractor's Bid Proposal forms and all the other forms identified in the Instructions to Bidders. The forms required to complete a bid package are found in Section "C" of these Contract Documents. No bids will be accepted if not submitted using the approved forms. The Information to Bidders provides prospective bidders a summary of requirements for acceptance of bids, guidelines that the City uses in awarding contracts, rules to ensure fairness in contractor procurement and guidelines to aid in interpretation of documents. The Construction Contract / Agreement defines the Contract Documents which serve to control construction, work performed, and materials furnished, and includes the Specifications and Plans. Bid Security - Each bid must be accompanied by cash, certified check, cashier's check, or bidder's bond made payable to the City of Baldwin Park or issued by a surety admitted to do business in California, for an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the amount of bid. Such guaranty will be forfeited to the City of Baldwin Park should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fail to enter into the contract. The City of Baldwin Park reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any minor irregularities in the bid documents. Bidders may not withdraw their bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the bid opening date. City Business License, Contractors License and Permit - Prior to contract execution, the contractor and his/her subcontractors shall obtain a City of Baldwin Park business license. In accordance with provisions of Section 3300 of the California Public Contract Code, the City has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid Class A California Contractor's License or other appropriate license classification under the State Contracting Code at the time the contract is bid. Failure to possess such license may render the bid nonresponsive. The successful bidder will be required to obtain a city encroachment permit to work in public right-of-way, issued at no fee for the project. Prevailing Wages - In accordance with the provisions of Sections 1770 et seq., of the Labor Code, the Director of the Industrial Relations of the State of California has determined that the general prevailing rates of wages are applicable to the work to be done. The Contractor will be required to pay to all persons employed on the project by the Contractor sums not less than the sums set forth in the documents entitled "General Prevailing Wage Determination made by the Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to California Labor Code, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 2, Sections 1770, 1773, 1773.1." These documents can be reviewed in the office of the City Clerk or may be obtained from the State. Question Deadline 10/10/2024 All questions and comments should be directed to the Project Manager indicated below and will only be responded to if received in writing at least five (5) working days before the bid opening.