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Diversity in Action
Published by SBE certified
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Vol 36, Edition 40 Daily Publication August 7, 2020
Designing & Building a
Post-COVID-19 Workplace
[ Article was originally posted on them, organizations must take operational mea- Prepare for the New Mindset
www.constructconnect.com ] sures needed to foster effective health and safety In these extraordinary times, imaginative and in-
By Earl G. Geertgens III, practices. This begins with designing a workplace novative solutions are the only things that will
for a post-COVID-19 era. bring our world back to some normalcy. Feelings
Social distancing may feel surreal in the begin-
In a survey of 67,000 clients, 2,500 multi-in- of comfort, safety, and support have long been
ning—coworkers avoiding physical contact,
dustry work-from-home respondents, and 325+ sought after by both employers and employees.
people separated by partitions, everyone wearing
masks. It might even seem a little lonely with a roundtable and one-on-one discussions, Gensler Nonetheless, COVID-19 has made it essential to
lot of our coworkers still forced to work at home concludes strategists need to take an incremental set in place proactive policies to address patho-
as organizations ramp up operations, allowing approach to reopening offices. The first step must genic transmission. Retro-commissioning spac-
people to return to work in phases. Nonetheless, focus on health and safety, which is smart because es to build restorative workplaces is no longer
over time, we’ll get used to a new “normal” as most buildings, even hospitals, were not designed hype—it’s a necessity. Events like the coronavi-
novel ways of working emerge. for infection control. rus pandemic make future-proofing commercial
While there is a lot of theorizing about what con- Reevaluating the Workplace buildings more vital than ever.
stitutes “normal” going forward, we do know that While people are sheltered in place and working from Identify and Prepare for Essential Personnel
the global coronavirus pandemic is changing the home, analyzing how they’re coping could help shape Working from home recently garnered a lot of me-
workplace as we know it forever. The golden op- remote work programs in the future. The data can be dia attention. Nevertheless, the topic of expanding
portunity forward is to redesign and build offices collected through interviews, virtual focus groups, sur- work-from-home policies have been discussed for
even better than they were before the COVID-19 veys, or other types of ethnographic studies. Collecting quite some time. As some experts predicted, signifi-
plight. this data while people are still working from home is a cant disruption to the traditional workforce through
As the United States and other countries steadily critical step in being able to effectively design and build some, making serious moves towards permanently
begin to reawaken and attempt to put this night- in the post-COVID-19 era. instituting remote work policies.
mare created by the COVID-19 pandemic behind
g Continued on page 5
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Public Projects, Public Scrutiny
[ Article was originally posted on press when a miscommunication between the city those in the public sector. When questions about
http://www.construction-today.com ] and the public led to the removal of trees from the the project arise, offer to help answer them. Be
The public sector – whether at the federal, state, construction site of the new Washington Redskins visible at public hearings, as needed, to discuss
or municipal level – provides great sources of summer training facility. why particular decisions are made and how those
revenue for construction companies. However, decisions benefit a project. Construction execu-
In these recent examples and countless others
as many construction executives have learned the tives can build relationships with current clients
over the years, construction companies have been
hard way, there can always be a danger to par- by offering to help develop talking points about
directly or indirectly affected by public criticism.
ticipating in public projects. These projects of- a project. The goal of any project is to be done
Sustained and mounting controversies can dam-
ten bring a unique set of headaches and require well, on time, and under budget. Construction
age a business’s reputation easily.
delicate relationship management. Not only must companies should help their clients explain why
These challenges have become more prevalent decisions are made or changes are needed. Frame
construction companies answer to their clients,
with the rise in PPPs and the increased spending these explanations in terms of what’s in the best
but when public funds are involved, they end up
on public construction. The National Council for interest of the project and ultimately the locality.
answering to the general population as well.
Public-Private Partnerships calculates that there
The increase in public scrutiny is born from two Offering to provide these services and following
are thousands of PPPs operating today. Mean-
changes. The first is the Internet, which now pro- through proactively sends a powerful message to
while, the U.S. Commerce Department reported
vides a larger public platform, especially through clients. Assisting clients by helping them respond
that public construction spending in February
social media and blogs, and makes public infor- to criticism is the hallmark of a true partner and
rose for the second straight month. Spending
mation more easily accessible. Additionally, the showcases additional value.
jumped 0.9 percent and was led by state and local
Great Recession has changed much of the public’s spending (up 1.1 percent). There are a number of ways to handle public criti-
opinion about the use of tax dollars. Citizens are cism and crises, but here are five key rules to fol-
As PPPs and public spending on construction
more attuned to spending choices and budgets, low:
rise, it’s imperative that construction companies
particularly as governments work with tighter
prepare for questions and potential public back- • Be Prepared: Do not wait until an issue aris-
budgets. Potential disputes and crises can arise
lash about projects on which they are working, es before creating a plan. Create one as soon
with any project such as labor disputes, design
because elected officials are quick to point the as a contract is signed.
flaws, mismanagement or inaccurate budgets.
blame at a third party when their reputation is on
However, with a public project, the dispute is • Act Quickly: Hesitating to respond can be
the line. Creating a comprehensive communica-
often magnified and receives a great deal of at- costly. News organizations and the general
tions strategy can decrease the likelihood of mis-
tention. public are often quick to point the blame at
communication, protect the company’s reputation an entity if no one responds. Have prepared
Examples abound from across the country. Late and produce public goodwill. remarks ready and use them.
last year in Cottage Grove, Minn., a new city hall/
What Should Construction Companies Do?
public safety building was unveiled. The project • Be Honest: Honesty is always the best poli-
was surrounded by criticism, primarily focused Companies should be prepared for controversy on cy. The public is actually a lot more forgiv-
on cost concerns for constructing the new build- two fronts: protecting their name and reputation ing than most companies think.
ing. Although completed successfully, the con- and helping a client address questions and con- • Be Accessible: You must be available to talk
troversy certainly hampered the project. In Cin- cerns about a project. to reporters and be at public meetings. Also,
cinnati, there has been a firestorm of criticism This second point is especially important. Con- make sure your statements are accessible and
from unions about the labor used by developers struction companies are on the front line and have not weighed down by technical language.
and construction companies on a public-private on-the-ground expertise. They are intimately fa- Speak to the public in language it understands.
partnership (PPP) to help revitalize part of the miliar with projects. Their experience is an added
city’s downtown. A construction company based benefit that they can offer to clients, particularly
in Richmond, Va., received a great deal of bad g Continued on page 6
Designing & Building a Post-COVID-19 Workplace
g Continued from page 1 that feels more natural. As experts grasp how CO- rooms into dedicated seating sections. This should al-
VID-19 behaves, organizations will have better low for adequate social distancing while increasing the
While many employees may continue working ideas as to how they should plan for the near-term. number of employees capable of working on-site.
from home after COVID-19, others can’t due
to the nature of their work or for security rea- As travel will most likely be restricted for a while, Forward-Thinking Workplaces Post COVID-19
employers need to provide better telecommunica-
sons. This poses a new challenge for architects In a way, the COVID-19 crisis has shown the
tion options. Some organizations will continue to
and building owners. Create flexible work envi- importance of being forward-thinking in how or-
minimize workplace density by instituting work-
ronments that can adapt to not only technology from-home policies, while others may redistrib- ganizations must design their workplaces. Due to
changes but also to reconfigure office layouts to ute their real estate in new and innovative ways. many changes that take place in order to keep ev-
meet safety requirements for on-site employees. eryone safe, office spaces need to be reorganized.
Reorganize Flex Spaces
Planning for the Near and Long-Term SOURCE: www.constructconnect.com/blog/
For organizations planning to spread out their desk ar-
As employees try to adjust to social distancing in designing-building-a-post-covid-19-workplace
rangements, expect to cut your floor capacity in half.
the workplace, organizations can begin to bring Thus, it makes sense to temporarily transform spaces
about changes to reshape the workplace in a way like breakout spaces, learning labs, and conference
6 SBE TODAY E-NEWSLETTER WWW.SBEINC.COM AUGUST 7, 2020
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18850 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 100, Irvine, CA
g Continued from page 5 veloping a proactive and comprehensive com- (949) 852-0111 • (949) 852-0218 (FAX)
munications strategy. As with any construction Michelle Keyser, mkeyser@henselphelps.com
• Defer, but Defend: It’s OK to defer ques- project, planning ahead is simply good business, Subcontracts awarded on this project will be on
tions to your client and some clients may the Hensel Phelps Construction Co. standard
and has the added benefit of building relation- form subcontract and may include a requirement
prefer to handle inquiries. However, make ships with clients and ensuring a company’s to provide payment & performance bonds from a
sure you’re ready to defend your company T-Listed surety at the subcontractor’s expense.
reputation is protected. HPCC will assist in obtaining bonds, lines of credit
when needed. or insurances required.
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CALTRANS ROUTE 99–
CONSTRUCTION ON STATE HIGHWAY
for the project listed below: SOUTHEAST CONNECTOR JOINT POWERS
IN BUTTE COUNTY ABOUT 10 MILES NORTH HAZEL AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – AUTHORITY SEGMENT D3
OF GRIDLEY FROM 0.3 MILE SOUTH TO 0.5 PHASE 3 WHITE ROCK ROAD,
MILE NORTH OF NELSON AVENUE Federal Project No. 5288(046)
SUNSET AVENUE TO MADISON AVENUE
Contract No. 03-0F2904, Federal Aid Contract No. 4415, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal
Project No. ACNH-P099(658)E Assigned is 10%
Federal Aid Project No. STPL-5924(253)
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal OWNER: CITY OF FOLSOM
Assigned is 14%
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal
Assigned is 12% 50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630
OWNER: STATE OF CALIFORNIA BID DATE: AUGUST 18, 2020 @ 2:00 P.M.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OWNER: COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO
9660 Ecology Lane, Sacramento, CA 95827 DGC is soliciting quotations from certified Disad-
1727 30th Street, Bidder’s Exchange, MS 26, vantaged Business Enterprises, for the following
Sacramento, CA 95816 REVISED BID DATE: August 13th, 2020 @ 2:00 P.M. types of work and supplies/materials including
BID DATE: AUGUST 27, 2020 @ 2:00 P.M. DGC is soliciting quotations from certified Disad- but not limited to:
DGC is soliciting quotations from certified Disad- vantaged Business Enterprises, for the following AC DIKE, ASBESTOS COMPLIANCE PLAN,
vantaged Business Enterprises, for the following types of work and supplies/materials including but BLASTING, BRIDGE, CLEARING AND GRUB-
types of work and supplies/materials including not limited to: BING/DEMOLITION , COLD PLANE, CONCRETE
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Plans and specifications may be reviewed at our
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office located at 11555 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin, office located at 11555 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin,
viewed and downloaded from the ftp site at ftp:// CA or at your local Builders Exchange, or re-
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from the Owner’s site at www.dot.ca.gov/hq/esc/ Fax your bid to (925) 803-4263 to the attention of from the Owner.
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of Estimator James Yackley. If you have questions any public works bid please include your DUNS for the Estimator, call at (925) 829-9220. When
for the Estimator, call at (925) 829-9220. When number and DIR number. For questions regarding submitting any public works bid please include
submitting any public works bid please include registration for DIR use the link at www.dir.ca.gov/ your DUNS number and DIR number. For ques-
your DUNS number and DIR number. For ques- tions regarding registration for DIR use the link at
tions regarding registration for DIR use the link at
Public-Works/PublicWorks.html
www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html
www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html If you need DBE support services and assistance If you need DBE support services and assistance
If you need DBE support services and assistance in obtaining bonding, lines of credit, insurance, in obtaining bonding, lines of credit, insurance,
in obtaining bonding, lines of credit, insurance, necessary equipment, materials and/or supplies or necessary equipment, materials and/or supplies
necessary equipment, materials and/or supplies related assistance or services, for this project call or related assistance or services, for this project
or related assistance or services, for this project the Estimator at (925) 829-9220, or contact your call the Estimator at (925) 829-9220, or contact
call the Estimator at (925) 829-9220, or contact local Small Business Development Center Network your local Small Business Development Center
your local Small Business Development Center (http://californiasbdc.org) or contact the California Network (http://californiasbdc.org) or contact
Network (http://californiasbdc.org) or contact the California Southwest Transportation Re-
Southwest Transportation Resource Center (www.
the California Southwest Transportation Re- source Center (www.transportation.gov/osdbu/
source Center (www.transportation.gov/osdbu/ transportation.gov/osdbu/SBTRCs). DGC is willing
to breakout portions of work to increase the expec- SBTRCs). DGC is willing to breakout portions of
SBTRCs). DGC is willing to breakout portions
tation of meeting the DBE goal. work to increase the expectation of meeting the
of work to increase the expectation of meeting
DBE goal.
the DBE goal. At our discretion, 100% Payment and 100% Perfor-
At our discretion, 100% Payment and 100% Per-
At our discretion, 100% Payment and 100% Per- mance bonds may be required as a subcontract formance bonds may be required as a subcon-
formance bonds may be required as a subcon- condition. This will be a PREVAILING WAGE JOB.
tract condition. This will be a PREVAILING WAGE tract condition. This will be a PREVAILING WAGE
DGC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action JOB. DGC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
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Employer. Action Employer.
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Proven Management, Inc.
225 3rd Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: 510-671-0000 • Fax: 510-671-1000
CAL LIC. NO. 723241 Requests proposals/quotes from all qualified and
431 Payran Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
11555 Dublin Boulevard Phone: 707-835-2900 • Fax: 707-835-2994 certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
Dublin, CA 94568-2909
Phone: (925) 803-4333 • FAX: (925) 803-4334 (DBE) subcontractors, suppliers, and truckers for
REQUESTS QUOTATIONS FROM ALL the following project:
ESTIMATOR: Christopher Pieri STATE OF CALIFORNIA DGS CERTIFIED DVBE
EMAIL: cpieri@pacificstates.net SUBCONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS SOUTHERN HEIGHTS BOULEVARD
and ALL QUALIFIED SUBCONTRACTORS & BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Pacific States Environmental Contractors, Inc. (PSEC) is SUPPLIERS FOR ALL TRADES City of San Rafael #11282
preparing a bid as a Prime Contractor for the project FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT: Federal Project No. BRLO 5043 (038)
listed below:
CLAIRE LILIENTHAL SCHOOL 3-8 (SCOTT Bids: September 1, 2020 @ 10:30 am
PROJECT: CAMPUS) MODERNIZATION SUBCONTRACTING GOAL – DBE – 15%
900 INNES REMEDIATION PROJECT SAN FRANCISCO, CA The work consists but not limited to the following:
Contract No. 1000016646 SFUSD Project #11901 CLEARING & GRUBBING; DEMOLITION; PEDESTRIAN
BID DATE: August 18, 2020 @ 2:00pm ACCESS; TIMBER DECK; CONCRETE FOOTING; REBAR;
OWNER: ESTIMATE: $12,500,000 BRIDGE REMOVAL; IRRIGATION SYSTEM; WATER STOR-
CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
CONTACT: AGE TANK; SLOPE RESTORATION; HYDROSEED; TREES
1155 Market Street, 4th Floor (36” BOX); RIP RAP ROCKS; BRIDGE LIGHTING SYSTEM;
Kelsey Godfrey bid@arntzbuilders.com
San Francisco, CA 94103 FENCE; SIGNS; GRAVITY BLOCK RETAINING WALL;
REVISED BID DATE: September 9, 2020 at 2:30pm Trades needed but not limited to: Haz Mat/ METAL BRIDGE; STRUCTURAL CONCRETE (POLYMER
Demo, Grading/Patch Paving/Seal Coat, Site FIBER); 24” & 36” CIDH CONCRETE PILING; CELLULAR
We hereby encourage responsible participation of
Concrete, Structural Concrete, Shotcrete, Re- CONC.
certified (DBE) Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
bar, FRP Strengthening, Playground Surfacing Bonding, insurance, lines of credit and any technical assistance or
and (SBE) Small Business Enterprise and solicit their information related to the plans & specifications & requirements for
and Play Structure, CL Fencing, Decorative Terra
subcontractor or materials and/or suppliers quota- the work will be made available to interested DBE certified suppliers
Cotta Repairs, Electrical, Structural & Misc. Steel,
tion for the following types of work including but & subcontractors. Assistance with obtaining necessary equipment,
Metal Decking, Casework, traffic Coating, Roofing, supplies, materials, or related assistance or services for this project
not limited to: Door, Frames, Hardware, FRP/Alum Doors, Glass/ will also be offered to interested DBE certified suppliers, subcon-
TRUCKING, DEMOLITION, SURVEY, Glazing, Install Hardware, Rolling Fire Counter tractors, truckers. PMI is signatory to the Operating Engineers,
ABATEMENT AND OFFSHORE WORK Door, Stage Curtains, Metal Studs/Drywall, Lath Carpenters, and Laborers Collective Bargaining Agreements.
and Plaster, Ceramic Tile, Acoustic Ceiling, Wall 100% Payment & Performance bonds will be required from a single,
Plans and specifications may be reviewed at our Treasury-listed surety company subject to PMI’s approval. PMI will
office located at 11555 Dublin Boulevard, Dub- Panels, Hardwood Flooring, Water Vapor Testing, pay bond premium up to 1.5%. Subcontractors awarded on any
lin, CA or at your local Builders Exchange, or re- Linoleum Flooring, Epoxy Flooring, Acoustic Insu- project will be on PMI’s standard form for subcontract without any
viewed and downloaded from the City & County lation, Cork Wall Covering, Painting, Sheet Metal, modifications. For questions or assistance required on the above,
of San Francisco Department of Public Works Site: HVAC, Plumbing, Joint Sealants, Roof Hatch, Ac- please call.
https://stgint.sfdpw.org/_Layouts/DPWPORTAL/ cess Doors, Louvers, FRP Panels, Marker/Tack We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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ries, Fire Extinguisher Cabinets, Projection Screens
Fax your bid to (925) 803-4334 to the and Supports
attention of Estimator Christopher Pieri or email
cpieri@pacificstates.net. If you have questions All contractors shall be registered with the Depart- REQUESTING SUB-BIDS
From All Qualified Small Businesses (SBE, WBE, VOSB,
for the Estimator, call at (925) 361-1617 When ment of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor
SDVOSB and HubZone) Subcontractors/Sub-consultants/
submitting any public works bid please include Code Section 1725.5 to be qualified to bid on,
be listed in a bid proposal (submitted on or after Suppliers/Vendors registered as a small business for:
your DUNS number and DIR number. For ques-
tions regarding registration for DIR use the link at March 1, 2015) or be awarded a contract for pub- N62473-16-D-1852 PTO X010
lic work on a public works project (awarded on or DB Norco Water System Improvements at
www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach Detachment Norco,
after April 1, 2015). In addition, they are subject
If you need support services and assistance in Norco California
to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public
obtaining bonding, lines of credit, insurance, nec- Owner: NAVFAC Southwest
Contract Code.
essary equipment, materials and/or supplies or Reyes Construction is requesting quotes from
related assistance or services, for this project call BONDING, INSURANCE, TECHNICAL ASSIS- Subcontractors for: Landscape, asphalt Paving,
the Estimator at (925) 361-1617, or contact your lo- TANCE AVAILABLE. PLANS AVAILABLE IN GC’S Trucking, Surveying & Quality Control.
cal Small Business Development Center Network PLAN ROOM. SUCCESSFUL SUBCONTRACTORS Suppliers for: PVC Pipe & Fittings, Ready Mix Concrete,
(http://californiasbdc.org) or contact the Califor- WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN ARNTZ BUILDERS, Aggregates, BMPs & Waterworks Material.
nia Southwest Transportation Resource Center INC. STANDARD SUBCONTRACT AGREEMENT Please submit quotes by: August 14th, 2020 at 1:00PM
(www.transportation.gov/osdbu/SBTRCs). PSEC is WHICH INCLUDES ARNTZ BUILDERS, INC. RE-
REYES CONSTRUCTION, INC.
willing to breakout portions of work to increase the QUIREMENT THAT SUBCONTRACTORS PRO-
State License Number 507561
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PAYMENT BOND OF THE SUBCONTRACT PRICE
At our discretion, 100% Payment and 100% Perfor- Phone: 909-622-2259 • Fax: 909-622-3053
FROM A TREASURY LISTED SURETY COMPANY
mance bonds may be required as a subcontract Contact: Brenda Martinez Mon-Fri 7am-4pm
ACCEPTABE TO ARNTZ BUILDERS. BOND PRE-
condition. This will be a PREVAILING WAGE JOB.
MIUM TO BE INCLUDED IN BID AS A SEPARATE Assistance will be available for obtaining Bonds, Lines of
PSEC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
ITEM. SUBCONTRACTORS WILL BE REQUIRED Credit, and/or Insurance, necessary equipment, supplies,
Employer.
TO PROVIDE A WAIVER OF SUBROGATION EN- materials or related assistance services.
DORSEMENT TO THEIR WORKERS COMPENSA- Plans and Specifications can be obtained via:
TION INSURANCE.
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Public Legal Notices
tor who shall perform work or service, or install work formation about prevailing wage rates for this Project
for the prime contractor in excess of one-half of one is set forth in the Special Provisions. The prevailing
percent (1/2 of 1%) of the bid price. wage rates established by the California Department
of Industrial Relations are available at http://www.
Bids must be accompanied by a deposit either in the
dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD. Hard copies can be viewed
GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE form of cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or Bid-
HIGHWAY & TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT at the District’s Engineering Office or requested by
der’s Bond, as described in the Contract Documents,
mail, addressed to: Prevailing Wage Unit, Division
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS which shall be applied to damages sustained by the
of Labor Statistics and Research, Department of In-
District if the successful Bidder fails or refuses to en-
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will dustrial Relations, P.O. Box 420603, San Francisco,
ter into a contract awarded to it.
be received by the Office of the Secretary of the Dis- CA 94142.
trict, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transporta- Bids shall be submitted on the District’s Proposal
Bid documents are available at no charge on the Dis-
tion District (District) either by U.S. Postal Service Forms, including all attachments, in a sealed en-
trict’s Procurement Portal at https://ggbhtd.bonfire-
addressed to its mailing address, P.O. Box 9000, Pre- velope and plainly marked with Bidder’s name, and
hub.com. In order to download and respond to posted
sidio Station, San Francisco, CA 94129-0601, or by contract name and number.
solicitations, Bidders are required to register on the
courier or personal delivery to its office at the Admin- The successful Bidder shall furnish a Performance District’s Procurement Portal. Once registered the
istration Building, Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza, Bond and a Payment Bond in amounts equal to one documents may be downloaded. Click on the “Open
San Francisco, CA, on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, by hundred percent (100%) of the total price of the Public Opportunities” page, click View Opportunity
2:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, at which time bids Contract. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section next to the desired project.
will be publicly opened and read in the Board Room 22300, the successful Bidder may submit certain se-
of said building for the following: Bid Documents are also available for a non-refund-
curities in lieu of the District withholding funds from
able purchase price of fifty dollars ($50) for a set of
CONTRACT NO. 2020-F-035 progress payments (retention) during the Project.
hard copies. Make checks payable to the Golden Gate
Corte Madera 4-Acre tidal marsh Restoration project The District hereby notifies all Bidders that it is the Bridge, Highway and Transportation District and
Town of corte madera, policy of the District to ensure nondiscrimination on send it to the address below:
COUNTY OF MARIN, CALIFORNIA the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the
Engineering Department
This public works project consists of, in general, re- award and administration of contracts.
Golden Gate Bridge,
storing approximately 4 acres of tidal wetlands and Bidders are strongly encouraged to obtain Disad- Highway and Transportation District
0.3 acres of seasonal wetland at the northwest cor- vantaged and Small Business Enterprise (DBE/SBE) P.O. Box 9000, Presidio Station
ner of the District’s 72-acre property adjacent to the participation on this Project. DISADVANTAGED San Francisco, CA 94129-0601
Corte Madera Ecological Reserve and creating habi- BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBEs) ARE, BY
tat suitable for the endangered Ridgway rail, formerly Any revision to the Bid Documents will be made by
DEFINITION, CONSIDERED TO BE SBEs, AND
known as Clapper rail. The project site is located in a written addendum and be available on the District’s
ARE COVERED BY THE REFERENCES TO
the Town of Corte Madera, CA. Procurement Portal for download at no charge. Such
SBEs IN THIS DOCUMENT. In order to achieve
addendum will become a part of the Bid Documents
The restoration work, except for final planting and such participation, the District has developed proce-
and be binding on all Bidders. Bidder’s receipt of the
plant establishment, must be performed and com- dures to remove barriers to DBE participation in the
addendum shall be acknowledged and so noted by
pleted outside of the nesting season of the Ridgway bidding and award process and to assist DBEs to de-
each Bidder in the space provided on the Proposal
rail, and within the environmental work window from velop and compete successfully outside of the DBE
Form. It is the responsibility of Bidder to check the
September 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021. Program. These procedures include the establishment
District’s Procurement Portal website for any Adden-
of a SBE Element of the District’s Diversity Program
A pre-bid conference will be held on August 4, da that may be issued relative to this Contract.
for Contracts. The District has evaluated subcontract-
2020, at 10:00 a.m., Pacific Time, at the Larkspur
ing opportunities for this Contract and determined Questions regarding technical information and clari-
Ferry Terminal Administration Building, 101 East
that such opportunities exist and has established an fications shall be submitted in the District’s Procure-
Sir Francis Boulevard, Larkspur, CA 94939. A job
SBE goal of 3.8%. Bidders must meet the contract- ment Portal by clicking on the Opportunity Q & A
walk through will be conducted immediately after the
specific SBE goal or demonstrate good faith efforts tab of the message section of the project page. Such
meeting. While this conference is not mandatory, the
to do so. Bidders are encouraged to attend the pre- submissions shall be sent no later than eight calen-
District highly recommends you attend.
bid meeting to better understand the applicable DBE/ dar days before bid opening. Note that only written
Bidders bidding as the prime contractor shall pos- SBE requirements. For DBE/SBE assistance, contact clarifications issued by the District are binding on the
sess a valid State of California Class A, General Artemise Davenport, DBE Program Administrator, at District. The District will post all pre-bid questions
Engineering Contractor’s License with a minimum (415) 257-4581. and the District’s responses on the District’s Procure-
experience of three (3) similar projects with public ment Portal website under Reference Number 2020-
Contractor and all lower-tier subcontractors and sup-
agencies in the past five (5) years at the time of Con- F-035. Bidders are encouraged to check the procure-
pliers performing covered work shall be required to
tract award. All subcontractors, if any, shall be prop- ment portal website regularly.
submit certified payroll and labor compliance docu-
erly licensed by the State of California to perform
mentation to the District electronically using LCP Ewa Z. Bauer-Furbush, P.E., District Engineer
specialized trades and shall have a minimum experi-
Tracker software. Dated at San Francisco, this 23rd day of July 2020
ence of three (3) similar projects with public agen-
7/23, 7/30, 8/6/20
cies in the past five (5) years at the time of Contract In accordance with Section 1720 et seq. of the Labor
CNS-3382205#
award. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section Code, the general prevailing wage rates, as estab-
SMALL BUSINESS EXCHANGE
4104, each Bid Proposal must include the name and lished by the Director of the California Department
location of the place of business of each subcontrac- of Industrial Relations, will apply to this Contract. In-You can also read
