Invitation for Bids 25-006 Asphalt Concrete Pavement Upgrade

Invitation for Bids 25-006 Asphalt Concrete Pavement Upgrade NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SunLine Transit Agency (SunLine or Agency) is receiving bids from qualified firms (Bidders or Contractors) on SunLine's PlanetBids procurement portal for asphalt and concrete repair/replacement services under a public works agreement (Project) as described in the Invitation for Bids (IFB) # 25-006. In summary, the Project is to make ground improvements within the operations and maintenance areas of the Thousand Palms Facility. Written bids must be firm and irrevocable for a minimum of 120 days. The bid of the successful Bidder will be binding upon SunLine's acceptance of that bid. Copies of SunLine's specifications for this work and standard terms & conditions are included with the IFB and will become part of any public works agreement resulting from the solicitation. Required Contractor's License(s): A California State Contractors License with the following Classification: (1) General Engineering Contractor 'A' OR (2) 'C-8' Concrete Contractor and 'C-12' Earthwork & Paving Contractor is required to bid this Project. Bidders must hold this license at the time of bid submission and throughout the Agreement term. This is a public works project subject to prevailing wages. In accordance with section 1720 et seq. of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates as established by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations will apply. The prevailing wage rates established by the State Director of Industrial Relations are available on the State of California's website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/. No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 at the time of bid. Additionally, no contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public works unless registered with DIR pursuant to California Labor Code section 1725.5. Each bidder must submit proof of contractor registration with DIR (e.g. a hard copy of the relevant page of the DIR's database found at: https://services.dir.ca.gov/gsp?id=dir_contractors&table=x_cdoi2_letf_core_contractor_lookup. This Contract is subject to monitoring and enforcement by the DIR pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, the successful Bidder may submit certain securities in lieu of SunLine retaining a portion of progress payments during the project. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 9550, the successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond in the amount of 100% of the contract price, if civil work exceeds twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). The successful bidder must also furnish a performance bond in 100% of the amount of the contract price. An optional, but highly recommended Pre-Bid Site Visit will be held on November 20, 2025 at 1:00 pm PT at 32-505 Harry Oliver Trail, Thousand Palms, CA 92276. Questions regarding the solicitation are to be submitted in PlanetBids by 3:00 PM PT on December 4, 2025. Bids will be received online through the SunLine's PlanetBids public portal until 3:00 pm PT on January 13, 2026. Bidders must clearly label each document with their company's name and the document name. Bids received after the deadline will not be considered. A "public opening" of received bids will occur immediately after the bid submission deadline and will be available for viewing on PlanetBids. Bids must be accompanied by a Bidder's security in the form of Cash, Certified or Cashier's Check made payable to SunLine, or Bidder's Bond each in an amount equal to 10% of the Total Firm Fixed Price in the Price Form. The Bidder's security will be retained by SunLine and applied to any damages sustained by SunLine in the event that the successful Bidder fails or refuses to enter into the contract awarded to it. A copy of the Bid Security must be uploaded with the bid in PlanetBids. THE ORIGINAL BID SECURITY MUST BE DELIVERED PHYSICALLY TO 32-505 HARRY OLIVER TRAIL, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276 PRIOR TO THE 3:00 PM PT BID SUBMISSION DEADLINE NOTED ABOVE. The Agreement to be entered into pursuant to this IFB will be subject to financial assistance from the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Copies of the IFB and any addenda may be downloaded from the Bid Opportunities by accessing and searching for IFB 25-006 at SunLine's portal: https://www.sunline.org/work/procurements or requested by email at the address listed below. Alfred Valrie Contracts Administrator avalriejr@sunline.org (760) 343-3456 x1514 October 17, 29 2025 LYRK0389654