INVITATION TO BID

Owner: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
Bid Date & Time: 12/11/24 @ 2:00 PM
Project: #C24123F �" US 101 - SR 85 Express Lane (Phase 4) Project in San Jose

Ghilotti Construction Company, Inc. is seeking certified DBE subcontractors, suppliers & truckers for construction to convert the existing High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes to Express Lanes (previously known as High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes) along US 101 from near
Metcalf Road to the US 101/SR 85 Separation, and along SR 85 from the US 101/SR 85 Separation to Almaden Expressway Undercrossing in San Jose. Quotes requested include, but are not limited to, the following scopes of work: MATERIAL SUPPLY, CAS, TRAFFIC CONTROL, COLD PLANE, CLEAR & GRUB, EROSION CONTROL, AGGREGATE BASE, ASPHALT PAVING, AC DIKE, MINOR CONCRETE STRUCTURE, SIGN STRUCTURE, ROADSIDE SIGNS, ALTERNATIVE PIPE CULVERT (UNDERGROUND), CONCRETE CURB & SIDEWALK, MBGR, CONCRETE BARRIER, THERMOPLASTIC STRIPING & PAVEMENT MARKINGS, SIGNAL & LIGHTING (ELECTRICAL), RAMP METERING SYSTEM (ELECTRICAL), SWPPP PLANNING, SWEEPER, TRUCKER & STORM DRAIN / SEWER (UNDERGROUND). Engineer's Estimate: $25,000,000 to $30,000,000 / DBE Goal: 15% / 1,001 WD / $7,700 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.

Mark Mahboubi (707/978-0067 or markm@ghilotti.com) & Mr. Kyle McLean (707/608-4709 or kylemcl@ghilotti.com) are the Estimators for this project, and are 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 (VTA) via their website at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/vta/projects/113537. 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/subcontractors/
• 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