INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Westmorland, City

Hall, 355 S. Center Street, Westmorland, California until 2:00 PM Thursday, August 22, 2024 Monday, August 26, 2024

for the following project:

CITY OF WESTMORLAND WTP WATER FILTER REPLACEMENT PROJECT

The major improvements associated with this project are summarized in Specification Section

01010. A shortened listing of the major improvements as described in those two locations is

provided below:

Base Bid Improvements:

1. Temporary removal and reinstallation of existing raised walkways around Filter Unit No. 2 to allow for removal of existing filter unit and installation of new filter unit.

2. Coordination with City for performing short duration temporary WTP shutdowns for installation (and subsequent removal) on temporary above grade bypass pipeline (highlines) as necessary to accommodate continued WTP operation during construction of Filter Unit No. 2 replacement.

3. Demolition, removal and disposal of the existing Filter Unit No. 2.

4. Temporary removal of a portion of the existing filter area roof structure as necessary to accommodate installation of new filter unit.

5. Construction of new reinforced concrete housekeeping pad and EPDM pad in location of new Filter Unit No. 2.

6. Installation of new Filter Unit No. 2 on top of new housekeeping pad and EPDM pad.

7. Installation of new PSV discharge piping and connection to existing drain lines.

8. Modification of existing raised walkways to accommodate the new Filter Unit No. 2.

9. Modification and connection to existing influent, effluent, and backwash piping, as well as other filter unit appurtenances.

10. Installation of new electrical controls and integration with existing electrical and controls system.

11. Testing and commissioning of new Filter Unit No. 2.

12. Reinstallation of filter area roof structure.

Note to Contractor: The new Filter Unit No. 2 design is based on the contact clarifier/filter (filter

unit) design manufactured by AWC Water Solutions. Shop Drawings for this new filter unit have

already been prepared by AWC Water Solutions as part of the Contract Documents and have

been included in the Appendices to these specifications. The Contractor is required to furnish the new filter unit based on the AWC filter unit design, characteristics, specifications, and

supporting information that has been included in the Appendices herein. See Appendix A through Appendix E for reference.

Optional Improvements that Owner will authorize dependent on bids received for the

Base Bid Improvements

  • Additive Bid Item #1: Furnishing of new WTP Control Building laptop with new HMI

           software to control operation of filter units. Programming of new HMI software and

           testing.

The Contractor shall possess a California Contractor’s License Class “A” at the time this contract is awarded. The contractor shall also have a business license issued by the City prior

to commencing work.

Bid Forms, Contract Plans and Specifications may be downloaded directly from the project’s

Planet Bids website. A link to the Bid Forms, Contract Plans, and Specifications will be included

on the City’s website. No bid will be received unless it is made on the Bid Form that is included

in the specification book.

Each bid must be accompanied by cash, cashier’s check or certified check made payable to the City or a bidder’s bond issued by a carrier licensed in the State of California with a rating of B+ or better as stated from time to time by Standard and Poors’, Moodys’ or Bests’ for an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid.

The City of Westmorland reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities or information in any bid or in the bidding.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Westmorland’s City Hall at

760-344-3411.

Christine Pisch

City Clerk, City of Westmorland

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CITY OF WESTMORLAND

NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS  

Restroom Rehabilitation-Pool Shade Cover

BID NO. 2023-001

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Westmorland, as CITY, invites sealed bids for the above-stated project and will receive such bids in the offices of the City Clerk at 355 So. Center Street, Westmorland, California 92281 up to the hour of 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. A bid summary will then be prepared and posted.  The work consists of furnishing the materials and performing the labor necessary for the completion of sun shades at the city swimming pool: AND Furnish the materials and perform the labor necessary for the completion of Westmorland City Community Pool Restrooms: All clean-up, disposal, necessary materials, tax, and labor for all workmanship at prevailing wages. Bid packages are available at City Hall, 355 So. Center Street, Westmorland, California 92281 upon payment of a $75.00 non-refundable fee ($90.00 if mailed).  Bids must be prepared on the approved proposal forms in conformance with the Instructions to Bidders and submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside; ATTN: CITY CLERK: SEALED BID FOR “Restroom Rehabilitation-Pool Shade Cover” The City of Westmorland reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to award each item separately, delete portions of the work, and/or waive any informality on any bid. No bid may be withdrawn for 60 days after the time set for the opening thereof.  

A pre-bid conference will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at the City Offices, 355 So. Center Street, Westmorland, CA.  

At the time of contract award, the prime contractor shall possess a Class "A" contractor’s license and/or any combination of "C" specialty contractor license(s) sufficient to perform the work.  

Dated this 23rd day of October 2023.  

By:  Christine Pisch – City Clerk  

City of Westmorland  

355 So. Center Street 

Westmorland, CA  92281 

(760) 344-3411

IVRMA will be hosting a Community Clean- Up Day Event September 2, 2023 starting at 8:00am- 12:00pm

Location: 201 W. 1st Street (Water Plant)

For more information contact IVRMA at (760) 337-4537

(CLOSED)

CITY OF WESTMORLAND

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk, City of Westmorland, California, until 2:00 PM, Monday, September 18, 2023 and on the same day shortly thereafter, they will be publicly opened and read for State-Aid Project LPPSB1L- 5 5278(021) South Center Street Pedestrian Drainage Improvement Project.  In accordance with the Specifications, bids must be made on the forms provided in the specifications for this purpose; addressed to the City of Westmorland; and marked "Bid For", followed by the title of the project and the date and hour for submitting bids.

Bids are required for the entire work as described in the Bid Schedule and the Specifications. The work to be accomplished under this contract consists of:

Demolition/excavation and hauling to recycler of existing PCC/AC material to a depth of twelve (12) inches below finished PCC grade, construction of three (3) covered PCC drainage channels to grade, traffic/safety control, and cleanup per contract specifications.

Work must be completed within 90 working days of the issuance of the Notice to Proceed from the City. The contract documents, which include the Plans and Specifications, may be obtained at the City of Westmorland, Department of Engineering for a non-refundable fee of $100.00.  Contract documents can be shipped via overnight express if the requestor includes their own shipping account number with their request for documents and a check for $100.00.  The documents are entitled “South Center Street Pedestrian Drainage Improvement Project”.  Bids arriving after2:00 PM on Monday September 18, 2023 will not be accepted.

Each bid must be accompanied by cash, certified check, cashier's check or bidder's bond, made payable to the City of Westmorland for an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, such guarantee to be forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fails to enter into the Contract.

Award of contract shall be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. All bids are to be compared on the basis of the “Grand Total” shown in the Bid Schedule. Bids will not be accepted from contractors who are not licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. The Contractor shall be required to possess a current “A” or "C" license at the time the contract is awarded. A copy of the Contractor's certified payroll, as well as those of all subcontractors, shall be required to be submitted with each invoice.

Attention is directed to Government Code Sections 4590 and 14402.5 permitting the substitution of specified and approved securities for contract retention of funds. All such securities shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney of the City of Westmorland.

Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates in the county, or counties, in which the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations.  These wages are available from the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet web site at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD

Federal minimum wage rates do not apply for this project as no federal funding is involved.

The minimum wage rates predetermined the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations shall apply.  The Contractor and subcontractors shall pay not less than the State wage rate. 

Before a Contract is entered into with the successful bidder, the bidder shall present evidence in writing to the City Clerk, City of Westmorland, that he has a current combined single limit liability policy with aggregate limits for Bodily Injury and Property Damage in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000).

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond and a faithful performance bond, both in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price and said bonds shall be secured from a surety company satisfactory to the City Attorney of the City of Westmorland.

The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) contract goal is 0%.  However, if a DBE contractor, subcontractor, or supplier performs work, the percentage of DBE work done will help in attaining the DBE goals of the State.

Required Documents – The following documents must be submitted with bid or bid will be considered non-responsive:

Pg. I-8 to I-11         Bid Proposals

Pg. I-15                  Contractor’s Industrial Safety Record

Pg. I-16                  Contractor’s Qualification Statement

Pg. I-17                  Certification of Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action

Pg. I-14                   Non-collusion Affidavit

Pg. I-18 to I-19       Bid Security Form and Bid Bond

Pg.  I-22                  Equal Employment Opportunity Certification

Pg. I-23                   Bidder’s Violation of Law/Safety Questionnaire

Pg. I-24                   Worker’s Compensation Insurance Certification

Pg. I-25                   Debarment and Suspension Certification

Pg. I-26                   Non-Lobbying Certification

Pg. I-27 to I-28       Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

Pg. I-29                   Bidder’s List of Subcontractors (DBE & Non-DBE, Part I & II)

The City of Westmorland reserves the right to reject any and all bids or delete portions of any and all bids or waive any informality or irregularity in the bid or the bid procedures and shall be the sole judge of the bids received.

By order of the City of Westmorland.

City of Westmorland, CA

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CITY OF WESTMORLAND

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk, City of Westmorland, California, until 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 31, 2023 and on the same day shortly thereafter, they will be publicly opened and read for Local Measure D-Funded South Center Street Paving Project.  In accordance with the Specifications, bids must be made on the forms provided in the specifications for this purpose; addressed to the City of Westmorland; and marked "Bid For", followed by the title of the project and the date and hour for submitting bids.

Bids are required for the entire work as described in the Bid Schedule and the Specifications. The work to be accomplished under this contract consists of:

Excavation and recycling/hauling to recycler of existing AC paving and base material, installation of 12” of Hot Mix Asphalt, re-striping to match previously existing striping, adjusting sewer manhole cover and monument cover to grade, and traffic control, as per Section V of contract specifications.

Work must be completed within 30 working days of the issuance of the Notice to Proceed from the City. The contract documents, which include the Plans and Specifications, may be obtained at the City of Westmorland, Department of Engineering for a non-refundable fee of $100.00.  Contract documents can be shipped via overnight express if the requestor includes their own shipping account number with their request for documents and a check for $100.00.  The documents are entitled       “Local Measure D-Funded South Center Street Paving Project”.  Bids arriving after2:00 PM on Thursday, August 31, 2023 will not be accepted.

Each bid must be accompanied by cash, certified check, cashier's check or bidder's bond, made payable to the City of Westmorland for an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, such guarantee to be forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fails to enter into the Contract.

Award of contract shall be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. All bids are to be compared on the basis of the Base Bid items shown in the Bid Schedule; however, the additive bid amount is to be listed in the bid proposal.  Bids will not be accepted from contractors who are not licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. The Contractor shall be required to possess a current "C" license at the time the contract is awarded. A copy of the Contractor's certified payroll, as well as those of all subcontractors, shall be required to be submitted with each invoice.

Attention is directed to Government Code Sections 4590 and 14402.5 permitting the substitution of specified and approved securities for contract retention of funds. All such securities shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney of the City of Westmorland.

Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates in the county, or counties, in which the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations.  These wages are available from the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet web site at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD.  The Federal minimum wage rates do not apply since this project is locally funded.

Attention is directed to the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for classifications of labor.  The Contractor and subcontractors shall pay not less than the prevailing wage rate. 

Before a Contract is entered into with the successful bidder, the bidder shall present evidence in writing to the City Clerk, City of Westmorland, that he has a current combined single limit liability policy with aggregate limits for Bodily Injury and Property Damage in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000).

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond and a faithful performance bond, both in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price and said bonds shall be secured from a surety company satisfactory to the City Attorney of the City of Westmorland.

This project is not subject to the “Buy America” AMERICA" provisions or the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements which apply to federally-funded project; however, any DBE participation will help toward the State’s DBE goals. 

Required Documents – The following documents must be submitted with bid or bid will be considered non-responsive:

Pg. I-8 to I-11         Bid Proposals

Pg. I-15                  Contractor’s Industrial Safety Record

Pg. I-16                  Contractor’s Qualification Statement

Pg. I-17                  Certification of Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action

Pg. I-14                   Non-collusion Affidavit

Pg. I-18 to I-19       Bid Security Form and Bid Bond

Pg.  I-22                  Equal Employment Opportunity Certification

Pg. I-23                   Bidder’s Violation of Law/Safety Questionnaire

Pg. I-24                   Worker’s Compensation Insurance Certification

Pg. I-25                   Debarment and Suspension Certification

Pg. I-37 to I-38       Bidder’s List of Subcontractors (DBE & Non-DBE, Part I & II)

The City of Westmorland reserves the right to reject any and all bids or delete portions of any and all bids or waive any informality or irregularity in the bid or the bid procedures and shall be the sole judge of the bids received.

By order of the City of Westmorland.

Christine Pisch, City Clerk, City of Westmorland, CA

CLOSED:

CITY OF WESTMORLAND

NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS

For

Engineering Design Services

For

Westmorland Water Distribution System Improvement Project

Phase 9 of Small Community Drought Relief Program

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Westmorland, as CITY, invites Proposals for the above stated project and will receive such proposals in the offices of the City Clerk at 355 S. Center St., Westmorland, California 92281 up to the hour of 2:00 P.M. Monday, July 31, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. 

The City of Westmorland is requesting proposals from qualified and experienced engineering firms to provide Engineering Design Services for the above named state-funded project in the City of Westmorland.  The services are anticipated to be as needed as directed by the City’s Project Manager.

The purpose of the Request for Proposals (RFP) is to provide the City with the assurance that this City-administered project is designed in substantial compliance with all local, state, and federal provisions (where applicable) due to the specific state funding requirements.  

Qualified entities are invited to submit written proposals for consideration in accordance with this request. These services will be conducted under a contract with the City of Westmorland, hereinafter referred to as "City" and the consultant entity hereinafter referred to as "Consultant".

The contract will be regulated according to the provisions of all State and local laws and ordinances that are applicable.

The Scope of work:  Consultant shall collect such data as needed to prepare a set of plans for construction of the pipe segments listed in the City’s approved grant documentation.  The data may be collected from visual and in-field survey, drone imagery, other digital imagery/mapping, and from available City/governmental mapping and documentation.  Vertical/depth information will not be required other than vertical dimensions of trench details unless shown specifically in the plans or encroachment permits.  In addition to plans, a set of Specifications will be required.  The Specifications need to include mandatory governmental sections as well as typical water pipe criteria and requirements.

Request For Proposal packages are available at City Hall, 355 S. Center St., Westmorland, California 92281.  Only those firms who have obtained the RFP documents and furnished their contact information will be provided any addenda that may be issued prior to the bid opening date.

Any contract entered into pursuant to this notice will incorporate the provisions of State Labor Code of the State of California.  Compliance with the State prevailing rates of wages established by the State director of Industrial Relations will be required.  Affirmative action to ensure against discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion will also be required.

The City of Westmorland, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title VI Program and Related Statutes, issued pursuant to such Acts, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contact entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability/handicap, and low income in consideration for an award.

Proposals must be prepared in conformance with the instructions and submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside:

ATTN: CITY CLERK: SEALED PROPOSAL FOR:

Engineering Design Services

For

 Westmorland Water Distribution System Improvement Project

Phase 9 of Small Community Drought Assistance Program

The City of Westmorland reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, to delete portions of the work, or waive any informality on any Proposal.  No Proposal may be withdrawn for 30 days after the time set for the opening thereof.    

Dated: 30th    day of      June, 2023.

          By: Christine Pisch, City Clerk

          City of Westmorland

          355 S. Center Street

          Westmorland, CA 92281

          (760) 344-3411

RFP for Pipe Project

NOTICE INVITING

CLOSED:

NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS

For

Engineering Design Services

For

Westmorland Water Treatment Plant Filter Replacement Project

Phase 9 of Small Community Drought Relief Program

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Westmorland, as CITY, invites Proposals for the above stated project and will receive such proposals in the offices of the City Clerk at 355 S. Center St., Westmorland, California 92281 up to the hour of 2:00 P.M. Monday, July 31 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. 

The City of Westmorland is requesting proposals from qualified and experienced engineering firms to provide Engineering Design Services for the above named state-funded project in the City of Westmorland.  The services are anticipated to be as needed as directed by the City’s Project Manager.

The purpose of the Request for Proposals (RFP) is to provide the City with the assurance that this City-administered project is designed in substantial compliance with all local, state, and federal provisions (where applicable) due to the specific state funding requirements.  

Qualified entities are invited to submit written proposals for consideration in accordance with this request. These services will be conducted under a contract with the City of Westmorland, hereinafter referred to as "City" and the consultant entity hereinafter referred to as "Consultant".

The contract will be regulated according to the provisions of all State and local laws and ordinances that are applicable.

The Scope of work:  Consultant shall collect such data as needed to prepare a set of plans for construction of the water treatment plant filter replacement listed in the City’s approved grant documentation.  The data may be collected from visual and in-field survey, other digital imagery/mapping, and from available City/governmental mapping and documentation.  In addition to plans, a set of Specifications will be required.  The Specifications need to include mandatory governmental sections as well as typical criteria and requirements.

Request For Proposal packages are available at City Hall, 355 S. Center St., Westmorland, California 92281.  Only those firms who have obtained the RFP documents and furnished their contact information will be provided any addenda that may be issued prior to the bid opening date.

Any contract entered into pursuant to this notice will incorporate the provisions of State Labor Code of the State of California.  Compliance with the State prevailing rates of wages established by the State director of Industrial Relations will be required as needed.  Affirmative action to ensure against discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion will also be required.

The City of Westmorland, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title VI Program and Related Statutes, issued pursuant to such Acts, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contact entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability/handicap, and low income in consideration for an award.

Proposals must be prepared in conformance with the instructions and submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside:

ATTN: CITY CLERK: SEALED PROPOSAL FOR:

Engineering Design Services

For

 Westmorland Water Treatment Plant Filter Replacement Project

Phase 9 of Small Community Drought Assistance Program

The City of Westmorland reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, to delete portions of the work, or waive any informality on any Proposal.  No Proposal may be withdrawn for 30 days after the time set for the opening thereof.    

Dated: 30th day of   June, 2023.

          By: Christine Pisch, City Clerk

          City of Westmorland

          355 S. Center Street

          Westmorland, CA 92281

          (760) 344-3411

RFP for Filter Replacement Project

NOTICE INVITING

Visit ICTC’s team at one of four upcoming events to view recommendations for the Valley’s Long-Range Transportation Plan

Virtual community meeting July 13, 6:00pm-7:30 pm on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3NaounF

3 Drop-in sessions on July 20

  • Brawley Main Library 10:00 am-11:00 am
  • Calexico Council Chambers 12:30pm-1:30 pm
  • Imperial Valley Mall 4:00pm-5:00 pm

More info: https://ictc-lrtp2023.org/

Visite al equipo de ICTC en uno de los cuatro próximos eventos para ver las recomendaciones del Plan de Transporte a Largo Plazo del Valle

Reunión comunitaria virtual el 13 de julio, de 6:00 a 7:30 p.m., en Zoom: https://bit.ly/3NaounF

Tres reuniones abiertas al público el 20 de julio

  • Biblioteca principal de Brawley 10:00a.m.-11:00 a.m.
  • Cámara del Concejo de Calexico 12:30p.m.-1:30 a.m.
  • Imperial Valley Mall 4:00p.m.-5:00 p.m.

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