Project involves the replacement of a playground at Bellgrove Park. Bids are due by August 3rd, 2026. The contractor will be responsible for supplying labor and materials to install playground equipment and surfacing. The city has purchased the play equipment, so the project focuses on installation. The project must be completed within 45 working days from the notice to proceed, with play equipment expected in October 2026. Liquidated damages of $1,200 per day apply for delays. Contractors must possess a Class A general engineering contractor license, California Certified Playground Safety Inspector certification, and a **** license. Prevailing wages apply. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids.
Project is to be completed within forty-five (45) working days from the date specified in the notice to proceed.
For unit price contracts, invoices are submitted monthly, with payments made based on satisfactory progress less five percent retention. For lump sum contracts, a final payment application is submitted upon completion, with payment within 30 days less five percent retention. Retained funds are released 35 days after acceptance.
Contractor warrants all materials and equipment shall be new, free from faults and defects, and of good quality. The contractor warrants its work against all deficiencies and defects for a period of 5 months or the longest period permitted by law, whichever is more.
The award of the contract will be to the lowest responsive responsible bidder whose proposal complies with all the requirements of the bid documents. The award will be based on the total base bid.
Contractors shall possess a valid Class A general engineering contractor license, California Certified Playground Safety Inspector certification, and a **** license. It is highly recommended they are certified in installing play equipment and safety surfacing and possess a valid City of Saratoga contractors business license.
The contractor shall pay the City of Saratoga the sum of one thousand and two hundred dollars ($1,200) for each and every calendar day of delay in finishing the work in excess of the calendar day completion time.
Failure to possess the specified license shall render the bid nonresponsive.