Sealed bids for Grand Avenue Vision Project Phase III due November 17, 2026 at 3 PM. Work includes demolition, pavement reconstruction, roundabouts, sidewalks, lighting, drainage, landscaping, and public art. Requires Class A California contractor license, DIR registration, 51% work by prime contractor, prevailing wages, 10% bid security, 100% performance and labor bonds. Completion by May 15, 2027 or 97 working days. Liquidated damages $2400/day. Bid protests due within 3 working days after bid opening.
Complete all work by May 15, 2027, or within 97 working days from notice to proceed, whichever is sooner. The city states: shall complete all the work and improvements by may 15, 2027, or within 97 working days from the date specified in the cityissued notice to proceed, whichever is sooner completion deadline.
Payments are made monthly based on certified estimates. The notice states: payments will be made in cash to the contractor in accordance with the provisions of the specifications and on itemized estimates, duly certified, and then verified by the city, based on labor and materials incorporated into said work during the preceding month.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The document states: the contract for the work will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder complying with these instructions and with the notice inviting sealed bids.
Contractor must possess a valid Class A California contractor's license and be registered with DIR. The notice states: the contractor shall possess a class a contractors license for this project and no contractor or subcontractor may be listed in a bid proposal or engage in performance of work on this project unless currently registered with the california department of industrial relations dir.
Liquidated damages are $2,400 per calendar day for delays. The document states: if the project is delayed one 1 calendar day or more, the rate shall be **** calendar day.
Bidders are required to visit the site before submitting a proposal. The instructions state: they shall visit the site of the proposed work, examine the building, or buildings, streets, if any, and any work that may have been done thereon.
Bid protests must be received by 4 PM on the third working day following bid opening. The document states: bid protests must be received by the clerk of the city of escondido no later than 4 p. m. on the third working day following the bid opening.
Bids may be rejected for noncompliance with submission procedures, lack of DIR registration, or failure to acknowledge addenda. The notice states: the city reserves the right to reject any bid that does not follow the exact procedures provided in this notice and bids failing to comply with these requirements may be rejected as nonresponsive.
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