PROJECT #19117

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above-named California Community College District, acting by and through its Board of Trustees, hereinafter referred to as the “District,” will receive up to, but not later than 3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 5, 2008, sealed bid proposals for the award of a contract for VCCCD Project #19117: Health Science Complex at Moorpark College

The scope of the project will include construction of a new two story classroom/laboratory building.

A mandatory job walk will begin at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2008, for all interested bidders. Bidders are to meet at Moorpark College Maintenance & Operation Office, 7075 Campus Rd., Moorpark, CA.

All bid proposals shall be submitted on forms furnished by the District, and included in the specifications. Bids shall be received at Ventura County Community College District, 255 W. Stanley, #150, Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 652-5500. Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by the required bid security, subcontractors list, non-collusion affidavit and statement of bidder’s qualifications. Bids will be opened and publicly read at the stated time and place.

Bid proposals must conform with, and be responsive to, the bid and contract documents, which will be available at Cybercopy, 3020 Sherwin Ave., #D, Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 642-3292 or www.cybercopyusa.com. Plans and specs will NOT be available at the job walk.

Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the maximum amount of the bid proposal, inclusive of any alternate bid item(s). Failure of any bid proposal to be accompanied by bid security shall render such bid proposal to be non-responsive and rejected. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid proposal or in the bidding.

Pursuant to California Public Contract Code 3300, bidders must possess the following classification(s) of a current California Contractors License at the time that the contract for the work is awarded: Class B.

Prevailing Wage Rates; Employment of Apprentices. The project is subject to the provisions of Labor Code 1720 et seq. and regulations set forth in Title 8 16000 et seq. of the California Code of Regulations, which govern the payment of prevailing wages on public works projects. All bidders shall be governed by and required to comply with these statutes and regulations in connection with the project. Pursuant to Labor Code 1771, the Contractor receiving award of the contract and subcontractors of any tier shall pay not less than the prevailing wage rates to all workers employed in the execution of the contract. Bidders shall comply with applicable statutes and regulations, including but not limited to Labor Code  1771, 1775, 1777.5, 1813 and 1815.

The District has initiated a Labor Compliance Program ("LCP") pursuant to provisions of Labor Code 1771.5 and other applicable law. The Contractor and Subcontractors of any tier shall comply with the LCP initiated and enforced by the District. For inquiries, questions or assistance with regard to the LCP, call Golden State Labor Compliance.

Bid proposal shall not be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after the opening of bid proposals. During this time, all bidders shall guarantee prices quoted in their respective bid proposals. In accordance with the provisions of California Public Contract Code 22300, substitution of eligible and equivalent securities for any monies withheld by the District to ensure the Contractor’s performance under the contract will be permitted at the request and expense of the Contractor.

Estimated Cost: $16,500,000.00





Publication Dates:
April 23 and April 30, 2008