**As of October 19, 2023, this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established.** Bids are required for the entire work described in the Contract Documents. The award of the contract, if it be awarded, will be to the responsible bidder with the lowest responsive bid price on the GRAND TOTAL BASE BID EXLUDING ADDITIVE BID ITEMS. The District does not currently include any additive bid items on the bid sheet but reserves the right to include an additive bid item with an addendum if necessary. If additional additive bid items are included with an addendum, then the addendum will state how the lowest responsive bid price will be determined. The District reserves the right to the award of the contract after the lowest responsible bidder has been determined, and the bidder is bound by its bid amount including additive bid items, if any. Such award, if made, will be made within 90 calendar days after the opening of proposals, and bidder agrees to be bound by its bid, including all its bid prices, for the entire 90-day period. The district reserves the right to reject all bids and the right to self-perform the work as provided by Public Contract Code Section 22038. The District's Contract No. 2023- 01 is not federally funded. The work to be performed under the Oceano Community Services District (OCSD) contract is located within both the Lucia Mar Unified School District property and County of San Luis Obispo Right-of-Way in Oceano, California as specified herein, as shown on the Contract Drawings and in accordance with permit conditions established in Encroachment Permit No. ENC20220255 issued by the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works. The work consists of the construction and installation of curb inlet, manholes, and stormwater pipe. Excavation and installation of infiltration chamber gallery under existing grass sports field. Backfill and restoration of grass sports field. Demolition of existing concrete sidewalk and curb & gutter. Installation of new concrete street tree wells, pervious pavers, and concrete curb & gutter. Fencing, signage, landscaping, and irrigation. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment required to construct these facilities. The Contractor shall install all equipment and facilities, including equipment and materials furnished by others. The Contractor must comply with permit conditions established in Encroachment Permit No. ENC20220255 issued by the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works. Recommended construction days allowed 70 working days (or approximately 100 calendar days). The District's estimated project costs are $566,561 for this phase of the project. Since project costs are estimated at more than $200,000, notice is being provided pursuant to the Act. Bids must be submitted under sealed cover plainly marked as a bid and identified with the project number, the date and time for receipt of sealed bids, and the name of the bidder. Bids must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier's check, or a bidder's bond in favor of the District in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted total Base Bid. Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22300, the successful bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by District to ensure performance under the Contract or, in the alternative, request the District to make payment of retention to an escrow agent. The successful bidder will be required to furnish the District with payment and performance bonds, with each issued by a California admitted surety insurer equal to 100% of the Contract Price.