INVITATION TO BID

Owner: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
Bid Date & Time: 12/17/24 @ 2:30 PM
Project: #C24218 – State Route 85 Noise Reduction (Phase 2) Project in Santa Clara County in Various Locations

Ghilotti Construction Company, Inc. is seeking certified SBE / DBE subcontractors, suppliers & truckers for construction noise reduction measures at five (5) locations along State Route 85 (SR 85) within Santa Clara County. Quotes requested include, but are not limited to, the following scopes of work: FABRIC & OILS, MATERIAL SUPPLY, CONSTRUCTION AREA SIGNS, TRAFFIC CONTROL, RESET-ADJ RDWY ITEMS, COLD PLANE, ROADWAY EXCAVATION, EROSION CONTROL, ASPHALT PAVING, PAVEMENT REINFORCING FABRIC, AC DIKE, GRINDING / GROOVE, CONCRETE OVERLAY – DRILL & BOND, JOINT SEAL, ROADSIDE SIGNS, CONCRETE CURB & SIDEWALK, MBGR, CONCRETE BARRIER, THERMOPLASTIC STRIPING & PAVEMENT MARKINGS, SIGNAL & LIGHTING (ELECTRICAL), RAMP METERING SYSTEM (ELECTRICAL), SWPPP PLANNING, SWEEPER AND TRUCKER. Engineer's Estimate: $8,900,000 to $12,000,000 / SBE Goal: 3% / 220 WD / $9,500 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) is the Estimators for this project, and 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://secure.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/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