REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER PARKING LOT REPLACEMENT PROJECT

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received in the bid box at the Ventura County Fire Protection District’s main office located at 2400 Conejo Spectrum Street, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 not later than 1:00 PM, May 27, 2025 for a contract for the construction of a replacement parking lot at the Regional Training Center, located at 102 Durley Avenue, Camarillo, CA 93010.

Estimated cost of construction is: $800,000

General Description of the Work: The Work includes the following: demolition of existing asphalt pavement, curbs, and light poles; new asphalt paving over compacted base; installation of new concrete curbs and gutters, site drainage elements including rip rap, vegetated swales and drop inlets that discharge to existing storm drain features; a complete lighting system upgrade; and concrete steps down to an existing radio tower pad. See the Contract Documents for a complete description of the Work.

All work shall be completed within 60 working days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. (See Standard Specification 6-3.2.1.)

Prevailing Wage/Department of Industrial Relations (DIR): This project consists of “public works” under Labor Code section 1720 et seq. subject to payment of prevailing wages. California general prevailing wage rates for construction can be obtained from: http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm Contractor and all subcontractors must be registered with DIR prior to bidding. For more information see http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html

Non-mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled on May 14, 2025 @ 9:00 AM at the project site. The meeting

will be held for the purpose of answering any questions concerning the project. Although not mandatory, attendance is recommended. All corrections and changes deemed necessary based on discussions held at the pre-bid meeting shall be forwarded to all Plan Holders as an addendum or RFI clarification, as applicable.

For Technical Questions and Requests for Clarifications concerning Bid Documents, send to David Kirby, david.kirby@ventura.org.

Liquidated Damages: Liquidated damages for delay are $1,200 per calendar day.

Bid Documents are available to bidders starting May 7, 2025 and will be issued at:

Solo Reprographics 1710 Donlon Street, Suite 2, Ventura, CA 93003

Contact Name: Brian Ehler Phone: (805) 642-5898

Email: ventura@soloreprographics.com

One electronic download of the Bid Documents shall be made available to each bidder at Fire District’s cost. Bidders may purchase hard copies of the Bid Documents/Plans and Specifications for a non-refundable amount of $15.00 per set, if picked up from Solo Reprographics at the above address. Any shipping and handling costs shall be the responsibility of the bidder. Arrangements for receipt and payment for the Bid Documents shall be made directly with Solo Reprographics. Each bidder must call Solo Reprographics at the number above to place an order prior to pick up or access their Plan Room at: https://www.soloreprographics.com/projects/public

for electronic download.

Bid Documents are also available for viewing at the trade organizations listed below.

1. Builder’s Notebook – planroom@buildersnotebook.com

2. Construction Bidboard – planroom@ebidboard.com

3. Cyber Copy – dfssupport@cybercopyusa.com

4. Ventura County Contractor’s Association – plan.room@vccainc.com

Bids must be submitted on the proposal form furnished with the Bid Documents. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid guarantee in the amount of not less than 10% of the amount bid, PAYABLE TO THE VENTURA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT and guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract in accordance with the terms of the Bid Documents if award is made. The bid guarantee shall be in one of the following forms: a bid bond written by an admitted surety insurer on the form included with the proposal form, a cashier's check drawn by a National bank, a check certified by a National bank or cash. The bid bond must have the original signatures of the principal and surety.

Bidders must have a Class A or B California Contractors license and will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100% of the contract price. In accordance with Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code, securities may be substituted for funds withheld.