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Home My WebLink AboutHabitat West Inc; 1999-08-30; 85-401Carlsbad Municipal Water District MINOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT REQUESTFOR BID This is not an order. * Project Manager Kelly Weaver-Efimoff Datelssued: August 9, 1999 (760) 438-367x7124 Mail or Deliver to: CLOSING DATE: Auqust 31, 1999 Purchasing Department City of Carlsbad 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008-1989 Award will be made to the lowest responsive, Request For Bid No: CMWD 85-401 '- Bid must be received prior to 500 p.m. on the date of Bid closing. Please use typewriter or black ink. Envelope MUST include Request For Bid No. responsiblecontractor based on total price. . CMWD 85-401 DESCRIPTION Labor, materials and equipment to (1) remove and dispose of twelve dead eucalyptus trees, plant twelve live eucalvptus trees as replacements and install an above qround drip irrigation system until the trees are established (See attached Landscape Plan for detail of planted area) and (2) to remove weeds across a disturbed slope (approximately .25 acre), apply a specified hydroseed mix (See attached Specification Section for seed mix) with a bonded fiber matrix, and install a temporary above ground overhead irrigation system with a battery-operated valve programmed with the germination cycle. All irrigation systems shall run for a minimum of (1) one year until the trees and veqetation are established. Refer to the attached location map to identify the proiect area. A mandatorv pre-bid walk through will be held at the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Office, 5950 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008 on Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. The Enqineer's estimate for the repairs is $15,000. 0 Project Manager: Kelly Efimoff Phone No. (760)438-3367 Submission of bid implies knowledge of all job terms and conditions. Contractoracknowledgesreceipt of Addendum No. 1 (-), 2 (J, 3 (-), 4 (A, 5 (-). SUBJECTTO ACCEPTANCE WITHIN (90) DAYS Name and Address of Contractor Name and Title of Person Authorized to sign q3g s; 8&\Jwe=rsst;y3 Sle, ,s .. & q+- Address ,Cm'q d J tc 3- <- .pAwy&+/figo Name fJ 6cU-I.a&e[ep & q20352 City/State/Zip Telephone Title I Fax Date (74.) 735- 93yg I ..e (7&) qss-q35/ fj/9J(?/v -1 - 03/22/99 JOB QUOTATION a Quote Lump Sum, including all applicable taxes. Award is by total price. Job completion date: %+‘ acm d Evaluation and Award. Bids are binding subject to acceptance at any time within 90 days after opening, unless otherwise stipulated by the Carlsbad Municipal Water District. Award will be made by the Purchasing Officer to the lowest, responsive, responsible contractor. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept or reject any item(s) therein or waive any informality in the bid. In the event of a conflict between unit price and extended price, the unit price will prevail unless price is so obviously unreasonable as to indicate an error. In that event, the bid will be rejected as non-responsivefor the reason of the inability to determinethe intended bid. The District reserves the right to conduct a pre-award inquiry to determine the contractor’s ability to perform, including but not limited to facilities, financial responsibility, materialdsupplies and past performance. The determinationof the District as to the Contractor’sability to perform the contract shall be conclusive. p;- bYJ(-J30/ e TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (Corporations) Federal Tax I.D.#: 33- Q3gkg lg3 OR (Individuals) Social Security#: 0 -2- 0 3/22/99 ,. CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT MINOR PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT a (Less than $25,000) Labor: I propose to employ only skilled workers and to abide by all State and City of Carlsbad Ordinances governin' labor, including paying the general prevailing rate of wages for each craft or type of worker needed t execute the contract. Guarantee: I guarantee all labor and materials furnished and subject to inspection approval and acceptance by: Wage Rates: The general prevailing rate of wages for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the contract shall b those as determined by the Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to Sections 1770, 1773 and 1773.1 c the Labor Code. Pursuant to Section 1773.2 of the Labor Code, a current copy of the applicable wage rate in on file in the Office of the City Engineer. The contractorto whom the contract is awarded shall not pay les than the said specified prevailing rates of wages to all workers employed by him or her in execution of th contract Workers' Compensation: I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insure against liability for Workers' Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provision of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of thi con tract. Signature: Print Name: -4- 03/22/99 a %ommercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance: The successful contractor shall provide to the Carlsbad Municipal Water District, a Certification t Commercial General Liability and Property Damage Insurance and a Certificate of Workers’ Compensatic Insurance indicating coverage in a form approved by the California Insurance Commission. The certificatc shall indicate coverage during the period of the contract and must be furnished to the District prior to the sta of work. The minimum limits of liability Insurance are to be placed with insurers that have: (1) a rating in tt most recent Best’s Key Rating Guide of at least A-:V and (2) are admitted and authorized to transact tt- business of insurance in the State of California by the Insurance Commissioner. Commercial General Liability Insurance of Injuries including accidental death, to any one person in E amount not less than ............................................................................................................................... $500,OC Subject to the same limit for each person on account of one accident in an amount not less than ...... $500,00 Property damage insurance in an amount of not less than ................................................................... $lOO,OO Automobile Liability Insurance in the amount of $100,000 combined single limit per accident for bodily injur and property damage. In addition, the auto policy must cover any vehicle used in the performance of th contract, used onsite or offsite, whether owned, non-owned or hired, and whether scheduled or nor scheduled. The automobile insurance certificate must state the coverage is for “any auto” and cannot b limited in any manner. The above policies shall have non-cancellation clause providing that thirty (30) days written notice shall b given to the District prior to such cancellation. The policies shall name the Carlsbad Municipal Water District as additional insured. Indemnity: The Contractor shall assume the defense of, pay all expenses of defense, and indemnify and hold hannles! the City and the District, and its officers and employees, from all claims, loss, damage, injury and liability o every kind, nature and description, directly or indirectly arising from or in connection with the performance o the Contract or work; or from any failure or alleged failure of Contractor to comply with any applicable law rules or regulations including those related to safety and health; and from any and all claims, loss, damages injury and liability, howsoever the same may be caused, resulting directly or indirectly from the nature of tht work covered by the Contract, except for loss or damage caused by the sole or active negligence or willfu misconduct of the City or the District. The expenses of defense include all costs and expenses includin! attorneys’ fees for litigation, arbitration, or other dispute resolution method. Contractor agrees and stipulates that the proper venue and jurisdiction for resolution of any disputes betweer the parties arising out of this agreement is San Diego County, California. 0 0 -5- 03/22/99 0 b 1 _- N ( I *I - I -. V ;) '- i* --- - - --- f f I - - -- t SUlPE JRRIGATJON SY- TIME OF (XWpLfB FOR WATERING- -- ---- ---UP Mq -- --_. UPPLEUENTAL TREE PU~N~ pm ANl puvuc 0.IEClrn -1 z- /=-q;-,,+ wn- i -,- J - - - -- I TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS II 'a a t FOR VEGETATION RESTORATION (HYDROSEEDING) I:. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS @ The Contractor shall exercise extreme care and take every precaution necessaiy to prote existing vegetation and slopes. Contractor shall remove only those portions of the existir vegetation necessary for construction of this project. B EXECUTION The Contractor shall subcontract with a licensed landscape contractor to refurbia construction zones. Work shall be accomplished in conformance with Section 308 of tF SSPWC and as shown on the Plans and Specifications. All existing naturally vegetated areas disturbed by construction shall be hydroseeded 1 reestablish plant materials and lessen erosion. Seed mixes shall be as prescribed an instalfed in conformance with these specifications. c HYDROSEEDING Hydroseed areas disturbed of pipeline construction with non-irrigated seed mix Before proceeding with any work, hydroseeding contractor shall carefully check and verif dimensions and hydroseeding area conditions and shall inform the District Enginee immediately of any discrepancies between the specifications and actual conditions. No wor shall be done on any area where there are such discrepancies or where conditions ar unsuitable for successful plant material establishment until approval for work,has been give by the District Engineer. Contractor shall employ a qualified hydroseeding company in accordance with the be3 standards and practices related to the trade and under the continuous supervision of competent foreman capable of interpreting the specifications. Ship hydroseed materials with certificates of inspection required by governing authorities Comply with regulations applicable to landscape matehais. c-3 Submittals Submit seed vendor's certified statement for each seed mixture required, stating botanical anc common name, percentage by weight, and percentages of purity, germination, and weec seed for each seed species. Do Not install hydroseed prior to subrnitbl of certification copiei and approval by District Engineer. I I I I I Io Gl I I - Description of Work Quality Assurance - I G2 I 1 I m Vegetation Restoration (Hydroseeding) - 1 of 'c-4 Delivery, Storage and Handfing 1 Deliver packaged materials in containers showing weight, analysis and name of manufacture Protect materials from deterioration during delivery and while stored on site. Anal acceptance. This observation is after the completion of the hydroseeding work and required to insure that the hydroseed installed is healthy and growing. This observation sh be 90 days after find installation. The Owner takes over the project at this time if tl hydroseed components are as they should be. 1 ,a E5 Required Observations # fD . SEEDMIX 0 application. 3 Shall be as follows: Provide seed mix of genus, species and variety specified and scheduled for hydrose 0-1 Hydroseeding Components and Additives 6 gallons per acre Sarvon soil penetrant. 2,000 bs. per acre cellulose fiber mulch. 400 lbs. per acre (16-20-0) commercial fertilizer: 16-204 shall be a cornmerc grade peneted or granular, uniform in composition, dry, freeflowing and label with spec%c N-P-K rating of (16-204). 200 k per acre Iron Sulphite 140 fbs. per acre Ecology Control M-Binder (per rnapufacturc recommendations). 0 t Q. I I Q I I 39 Nokirriaztted Hvdroseed - Mix: Artemisia Californica - 3 Ibs./acre Batis Maritima - 3 Ibs./acre Cressa TNciIlensis - 4 Ibs./acre DisticMk Spiccata - 2 Ibs./acre Enda Californica - 4 Ibs./acre Frankenia Grandiflora - 3 Ibs./acre Jaumea Cakosa - 4 Ibs./acre Liman'Rlm Californicum - 6 ibs./acre Monanthochloe Littoralis - 2 Ibs./acre Rhus htegrifolia - 5 ibs./acre Salicomia Wtginioa - 3 Ibs./acre Saueda Caliiornica - 0.5 Ibs./acre Sparha Foliosa - 2 lbs./acre TOTAZ, - 41.5 Ibs. seed/acre I Vegetation Restoration (Hydroseeding) - 4 r. I ,. The Rhus lntegrifolia shall be seeded only on the steep slope and areas of higher elevatii No planting of this species shall occur adjacent to wetland areas. 1- u I @E APPLICATION Do not hydroseed in any areas contaminated by other trades. All such occurrences shall reported to the District Engineer before commendng work. E-1 Preparation Layout hydroseed area locations.' Stake locations, outline areas with gypsum, and sea District Engineer's acceptance before start of hydroseed work. Make minor adjustments may be required- Moisten prepared hydroseed areas before planting if soil is dry. Water thoroughly and all( surface moisture to dry before commencing work. Do not create a muddy soil condition. 1 - hydroseed on sealed or crusted soils. 52 Hydroseeding Procedure The Contractor shall examine related work including graded surfaces before proceeding w any work and inform the District Engineer, in writing, of conditions which may prevent t proper execution of this work. Failure to report unsuitable conditions to the District Engineer will constitute acceptance responsibility for the performance of any additional work caused by the unsuitable conditio1 Ail materials shall be standard, approved first-grade quality, and in prime condition wht installed and accepted. Any commercially processed or packaged material shall t disturbed and delivered to the site in their original containers, unopened, bearing ff manufacturer's guaranteed analysis. E3 Hydromulching The hydromulching shall be applied in the form of a slurry consisting of organic sc amendments, commercial fertilizer, and other chemicals specified. When hydraulically spraye onto the soil, the mulch shall not form a blotter-like material. The spray operation must t so directed that the slurry spray will penetrate the soil surface as to drill and mix the stun components into the soil, this ensuring maximum impregnation and coverage. E-4 Preparation of Hydroseeding Mixture Ilhe slurry shall be prepared at the site, and its components shall be mixed to supply the rat€ of application as per specifications. skrny preparation shall begin by adding water to the tank when the engine is at one-ha throttle. When the water level has reached the height of the agitator shaft and goo recirculation has been established, the fertilizers shall be added to the mixture. 0 The engine throttle shall be open to full speed when the tank is 'h filled with water. A organic amendments, fiber, and chemicals shall then be added by the time the tank is % ful At this time, the seed mix shall also be added and not before this time. D 1 1 I I I I 0 at no additional cost to the District. I I 1 I I Vegetation Restoration (Hydroseeding) - 3 of %- ' ' Spraying shall commence immediately when the tank is full and the slurry mixed. 8 E-5 Time Umit I 1 0 The hydromulching slurry components are not to be left in the hydromulch machine for mo than two hours due to seed destruction. if slurry components are left for more than hf hours in the machine, the Contractor shall add 50% more of the originally specified seed rr to any slurry mix which has not been applied within two hours after mixing. The Contract shall add 75% more or the original seed mix to any slurry mixture which has not been applk eight hours after mixing or it shall be rejected and disposed of off-site at the contractor expense. E-6 Protection Special care is to be exerased by the contractor to prevent any of the slurry from beir sprayed onto any hardscape areas including concrete walks, fences, walls, building, etc. A slurry sprayed onto these areas shall be cleaned off at the contractor's expense if left. The above specified components shall be mixed together in the hydroseeding machir containing at least 2,000 gallons of water to allow for a homogeneous slurry which thoroughly mixed and can be applied easily without clogging. The equipment shall have a buiit-in agitation system and operating capacity sufficient < agitate, suspend and homogeneously mix a slurry containing not less than 44 pounds I organic mulching amendment plus fertilizer, chemical additives and solids for each 100 gallor The hydromulching equipment shall meet the minimum requirements of a slurry distributic line large enough to prevent stoppage and shall be equipped with a set of hydraulic spr; nozzles which will provide a continuous non-fluctuating discharge of at least 25 psi at the er of the spray nozzle. The slurry tank shall have a minimum capacity of 2,000 gallons. . Equipment used for hydroseeding will be thoroughly deaned of all seed and other materia used in preceding hydroseeding processes before any hydroseeding on this project. E-% Inspection and Availability When hydroseeding is completed, the District Engineer will make an inspection to determir acceptability. Give District Engineer 48 hour notice prior to requested inspection When inspected landscape work does not comply with these specifications and punch li items, rejected work shall be corrected and/or replaced and contractor's responsibili continued until inspected again by the District Engineer and found to be acceptable. I 1 1 E-7 Hydroseeding Equipment I I I 0 ofwater. I -r .? I I I 1 ) I F PAYMENT All work and material specified in this section shall be paid for on a unit or lump sum bas as indicated in the bid schedule. .-- tr END OF SPECIFICATION a- Vegetation Restoration (Hydroseeding) - 4 d . J . 1, .. LOCATION MAP ' '; a NOT TO SCALE _. 5 Start Wwk: Completion: CONTRACTOR : I agree to start within \ Ib working days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. I agree to complete work within d-1 working days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT. a Public Agency organized under the Municipal Water Act of 191 1, and a Subsidiary Dsbid of 0 HABITAT WEST, INC. By: GIG1 HURST, PRESIDENT, SOLE CORP. OFFICER (address) (telephone no.) By: G;G tj"Zs6,. xaarik//rt. (print name and title) (address) You are not authorized to start work until yo 938 S. ANDREASEN DRIVE # F ESCONDIDO, CA 92029-1920 (city/state/zii) ATTEST: 0 (760) 735-9378 (telephone no.) (fax no.) Secretary ,7287-ZL (760) 735-9351 LORRAINE M. WOOD, Deputy City Clerl (Proper notarial acknowledgment of execution by (Chairman, president or vice-president and secretary, assistant secretary. CFO or assistant treasurer must sign for corporations. If only one officer signs, the corporation must attach a resolution certified by the secretary or assistant secretary under corporate seal empowering the oms) to bind the corporation.) 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