Part 2 — BID DOCUMENTS

Part 2 of this Chapter 27.10 addresses the content of the bid documents used to procure a Major Public Works Contract by Public Bidding.

(Ord. 30308.)

A.

The bid documents must require each bidder to provide bid security guaranteeing that the bidder, if awarded the Major Public Works Contract, will execute the contract.

B.

Except as otherwise directed by the Council, the bid security amount for Major Public Works Contracts will be at least 10 percent of the total bid amount, without consideration of the amount of any bid alternates.

C.

The bid documents will set forth the form of the bid security, the grounds and the manner for return and forfeiture of the bid security, and any other requirements the Director deems appropriate.

(Ord. 30308.)

The bid documents must also include each of the following:

A.

Plans and specifications that are:

Appropriately detailed given the complexity, magnitude and nature of the work;

Prepared, signed and sealed by the appropriate registered design professional in accordance with any State law applicable to the preparation, signing and sealing of such plans and specifications; and

Prepared in accordance with Chapter 27.20 of the Title 27 regarding directing a Contractor to use a designated material, product, service or business;

B.

Bond, insurance and indemnity requirements in accordance with Chapter 27.24 of this Title 27;

C.

Environmental mitigation monitoring and reporting provisions consistent with Chapter 27.18 of this Title 27;

D.

Prevailing wage provisions consistent with Chapter 27.22 of this Title 27;

E.

Dispute resolution requirements consistent with Chapter 27.28 of this Title 27;

F.

Any Contractor or subcontractor work-related qualification requirements that the Director determines are appropriate;

G.

Nondiscrimination requirements consistent with Chapter 4.08 of Title 4 of the Municipal Code; and

H.

Any other requirements the Director deems appropriate.

(Ord. 30308.)

A.

Before soliciting bids for a Major Public Works Contract, the Director will review the plans and specifications to determine if they are suitable for Public Bidding.

B.

The Director's signature on the front of the plans and specifications indicates the following:

The Director's determination that the plans and specifications are suitable for Public Bidding; and

The Director's approval of the plan or design associated with the Public Works Project being undertaken by the City.

(Ords. 30308, 30474.)