Roadside Vegetation Management - USDA Grant

The Town of Los Gatos is seeking bids for a roadside vegetation management project, which involves the treatment of 22.3 miles of roadway within high and very high fire hazard severity zones. The project must be completed within 120 calendar days from the start date. The estimated construction cost is approximately $1,000,000. The successful bidder will be required to provide payment and performance bonds, each for 100% of the contract price. The bidder must also possess a valid California contractor's license and register with the California Department of Industrial Relations. Key aspects of the project include: • Roadside vegetation management, including removal, chipping, and disposal of brush and trees • Traffic control and management, including lane closures and detours • Maintenance of pedestrian access and circulation • Compliance with the California Air Resources Board's In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulation • Substitution of securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments The project requires a thorough understanding of the contract documents, including the notice inviting bids, instructions to bidders, and general conditions. The bidder must carefully review the contract documents and submit a complete and responsive bid proposal. • The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements • The bidder must submit a subcontractor list and non-collusion declaration • The bidder must provide proof of registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations • The bidder must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to labor, safety, and environmental protection