INVITATION TO BID
Owner: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
Bid Date & Time: 8/16/24 @ 2:00 PM
Project: #C24121 �" US 101 / SR 25 Phase 1C Improvements Project

Ghilotti Construction Company, Inc. is seeking certified SBE subcontractors, suppliers & truckers for construction improvements (Remove and Replace overcrossing & on/off-ramps, traffic signals, bridge structures, retaining walls, barriers, overhead signs, drainage, lighting, traffic monitoring, ramp metering, irrigation, plant establishment) for the US 101 / SR 25 Interchange Phase 1 Project south of the City of Gilroy in southern Santa Clara County. Quotes requested include, but are not limited to, the following scopes of work: MATERIAL SUPPLY, CONSTRUCTION AREA SIGNS, TRAFFIC CONTROL, RESET-ADJ RDWY ITEMS, COLD PLANE, DEMOLITION / BRIDGE REMOVAL, CLEAR & GRUB, ROADWAY EXCAVATION, STRUCTURE EXCAVATION, STRUCTURE BACKFILL, LANDSCAPE / HIGHWAY PLANTING, EROSION CONTROL, IRRIGATION, AGGREGATE BASE, ASPHALT PAVING, AC DIKE, GROUND ANCHOR, PILE DRIVING, PRESTRESSING CONCRETE CAST-IN-PLACE, STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, MINOR CONCRETE STRUCTURE, JOINT SEAL, REINFORCING STEEL, SIGN STRUCTURE, ROADSIDE SIGNS, ALTERNATIVE PIPE CULVERT (UNDERGROUND), HORIZONTAL DRAIN (WICK), ROCK SLOPE PROTECTION, CONCRETE CURB & SIDEWALK, FENCING, OBJECT MARKER, METAL BEAM GUARD RAILING, METAL RAILING, CONCRETE BARRIER, THERMOPLASTIC STRIPING & PAVEMENT MARKINGS, PAINTED TRAFFIC STRIPING & PAVEMENT MARKINGS, PAVEMENT MARKING, SIGNAL (ELECTRICAL), LIGHTING (ELECTRICAL), RAMP METERING SYSTEM (ELECTRICAL), SURVEYOR, SWPPP PLANNING, WATER TRUCK, SWEEPER, TRUCKER, STORM DRAIN / SEWER (UNDERGROUND), LIGHTWEIGHT EMBANKMENT, GROUND ANCHOR (SUBHORIZONTAL), ARCHITECTURAL TREATMENT, DRAINAGE WICK; CLEAN, INSPECTING, AND PREPARING CULVERT (LF); DESTROY WELL, PREPARE AND STAIN CONCRETE. Engineer's Estimate: $85 - $94 Million / SBE Goal: 16% / 1,379 WD / $19,300 per calendar day LD. Submit quotes by Noon on bid date. Contact our estimator for more information. GCC is available to discuss breaking out any portion of work to encourage minority participation.

Mr. Jim Petnic (707/953-9619, or jimp@ghilotti.com), Mr. Rod Barber (707/978-8779 or rod@ghilotti.com) & Mark Mahboubi (510/331-0607, 707/978-0067 or markm@ghilotti.com) are the Estimators for this project and is available to provide you with assistance to clarify any questions regarding the scope of work, including interpretation of plans, specifications and requirements, bid preparation and obtaining bonds, lines of credit, insurance and any technical assistance. GCC may also assist in obtaining any necessary equipment, supplies, materials or related services. (Please note: GCC may require Payment & Performance Bonds on all sub-contracts over $25,000 per Ca. Public Contract Code Sect. 4108. GCC will pay bond premiums up to 1 ½% of contract cost. GCC is a UNION CONTRACTOR. Any non-signatory subcontractors will be required to sign an agreement for trades covered under our agreements.)

Plans, specifications and project requirements may be reviewed at our office in Santa Rosa. They may also be downloaded for free through the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Portal website at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/vta. Plans may also be viewed or purchased through local plan rooms, builder’s exchanges, or Dodge Scan. Ghilotti Construction Company encourages the use of minority and women subcontractors and suppliers and considers such to be an important aspect of the project.

Project Requirements: By submitting a proposal, the bidder affirms that they have carefully examined ALL the bidding documents/Addenda and that from his/her own investigation, they have satisfied themselves as to the nature and location of the work.
Subcontract Requirements: Subcontractors will be required to execute GCC’s written subcontract. A copy is available for inspection on GCC’s website: https://www.ghilotti.com/subcontractors/ and/or can be provided upon written request prior to bid submission. By submitting your bid, you agree that all Inconsistent Terms and Conditions contained in your bid shall be disregarded and the Terms and Conditions of the GCC standard subcontract shall control. “Inconsistent Terms and Conditions” is defined as any terms and conditions that may be attached to your bid other than the price and scope that are inconsistent or conflict with the Terms and Conditions of GCC’s standard subcontract.
Union: GCC is a UNION CONTRACTOR. Non-signatory subcontractors will be required to sign an agreement for trades covered under our agreements.
Insurance:
• All bids must include compliance with GCC’s Addendum A, located at: https://www.ghilotti.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Addendum-A-Revised-3-2022.pdf
• CGL limits of $5,000,000/occurrence at a minimum (depending on scope)
• GCC and Owner must be named as additional insured on CGL & Auto policies (form CG 20 10 11/85 or equivalent)
• Completed operations coverage
• Primary and non-contributory wording
• Waiver of subrogation on both CGL & WC policies
• Any additional costs to meet this requirement must be included in bid pricing.

***WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER***

GHILOTTI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
246 GHILOTTI AVENUE
SANTA ROSA, CA 95407
PH: (707) 585-1221 * FX: (707) 585-1601