FAQs
What is the anticipated start date, for the project?
The anticipated start date is January 20, 2014.
We would like to know the depth and diameter of the proposed well as well as well casing material proposed.
All specifications are located in the bid documents that have been posted. Plans are attached within these documents and can be printed on legal size paper.
What is the projected cost estimate of this project?
The “projected” cost estimated is $600,000.00.
I am looking for plans and specifications. Are these documents available electronically?
Yes, please see bid documents posted on the OUHSD website.http://www.ouhsd.k12.ca.us/divisions/administrative-services/purchasing-warehousing/rfp/
Is there a bid schedule or a list of bid items to enter our numbers in? Or is this a lump sum bid?
We are requesting a lump sum bid per the Bid Form located within the bid documents. Estimated start date of project is January 20, 2014.
Instruction for Bidders, page 3, Section 10 shows requirements for DVBE participation.This section makes reference to sections 19 & 20 in Special Provisions which confirm applicability of DVBE requirements to this project. DVBE requirements also instructs bidders to complete and submit the required forms for DVBE participation. But we do not find these forms in the documents provided by OUHSD. Can please confirm that this DVBE requirements are required and are part of this bid and also provide the required forms. Please respond as soon as you can because in order to comply with these DVBE requirements bidders need to advertise and solicit DVBE’s up to and no later than 10 days prior to bid opening so that they have time to respond.
DVBE is a requirement of this project. Please see DVBE document posted on OUHSD website or go to: http://www.compliancenews.com
I understand that all work affiliated with this project needs to be done by Union Contractors. Is that the case with this project?
This project is a Public Works project, prevailing wage is the requirement for all union/non-union companies wishing to bid. This project is not bound by the recently passed PLA/PSA Agreement.
Is there any chance of separating the drilling and "down hole" well construction from the pipeline portion of the project for companies that would not install the actual well?
Any contractor is more than welcome to sub-contract with a Prime Contractor or bid in whole on this RFP.