Description
The contract is for the rehabilitation of Runway 12-30 at the Santa Maria Public Airport. The project includes airfield safety and security, site preparation, variable grind existing pavement surface, earthwork and subgrade preparation, construction of new structural section, asphalt pavement overlay, grooving, airfield pavement markings, and electrical work. The contract has a base bid schedule and an additive alternate bid schedule. The contract duration is expected to be 121 calendar days, and the contract completion date is expected to be within 121 calendar days after the start date. The contract has a liquidated damages clause, which states that the contractor will be charged $1,200 per day for each day the project is not completed on time, up to 30 days, and $2,000 per day for each day the project is not completed after 30 days.
Some key points to consider are:
• The contract has a DBE goal of 8.75%.
• The contract requires the contractor to provide a surety bond guaranteeing faithful performance of the contract and a surety bond guaranteeing payment for all labor, materials, rentals, etc.
• The contract has a prevailing wage requirement, and the contractor must pay the minimum wages to be paid for labor as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, State of California.
• The contract requires the contractor to provide written notification to the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) within 10 working days of award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract.
• The contract has a buy American preference clause, which requires the contractor to use domestic materials and products.
• The contract has a civil rights clause, which requires the contractor to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Regulations.