Project 2024-05 & CDBG 4.LQ.50-24 ADA Improvements Misc. Citywide (2025.03.12 & 2025.03.19)Invitation to Bid 1100-1
SECTION 1100
INVITATION TO BID
PROJECT NO. 2024-05 AND CDBG PROJECT NO. 4.LQ.50-24
CITYWIDE MISCELLANEOUS ADA IMPROVEMENTS
SEALED BIDS will be received by the City of La Quinta (City) at the Office of the City Clerk
located at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California, 92253, until 10:00 A.M. on
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at which time they will be publicly opened and read for
performing work as follows:
This project is located within the Navarro Plaza between Avenida Navarro and
Avenida Bermudas on Calle Tampico and at the intersection of Avenida La Fonda
and Desert Club Drive. Work includes the reconstruction of curb, sidewalk, and
curb ramp to be code-compliant. Work will also include asphalt concrete removal,
paver removal, construct concrete speed tables, and signing and striping. All
project work and incidental items to complete the project shall be performed in
accordance with the plans, specifications, and other provisions of the contract. All
the above improvements are to be constructed in a workmanlike manner, leaving
the entire project in a neat and presentable condition. Refer to Sections 3000
and 4000 for more information.
This project shall be completed within 20 working days from the date specified in the
Notice to Proceed. Time for the commencement and completion of the work is important
and is to be of the essence of the Contract. The successful bidder should plan to order any
long lead time equipment items immediately following “Notice of Award”.
FEDERAL FUNDING – This project is being financed with Community Development Block
Grant funds in whole or in part from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (24 CFR Part 570) and subject to certain requirements including: payment of
Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wages; Federal Labor Standards Provisions (HUD 4010);
Executive Order #11246; and others. Information pertaining to the Federal requirements is
on file with the County of Riverside Housing and Workforce Solutions.
A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 11:00 A.M., March 12, 2025 in the Public Works
conference room at City of La Quinta, City Hall located at 78-495 Calle Tampico, La
Quinta, California 92253.
Complete sets of the bidding documents may be purchased online at:
www.planitplanroom.com
IMPORTANT: If you are not on the plan holders list through Planit Planroom you will not
receive addendums. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that they are placed on
the plan holders list.
Invitation to Bid 1100-2
Bidding procedures are prescribed in the Project Specifications. Bids shall be executed
upon the forms bound and made a part of said Specifications.
Bid security in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid dollar amount and
conforming to the prescribed bidding procedures is required to be submitted with each bid,
as a guaranty to be forfeited should the bidder, if awarded the contract, fail to enter into the
same, or fails to furnish in a timely manner the bonds and/or proof of insurance.
The City reserves the right to reject or all bids, and to waive any irregularities in the bids.
Bid log sheets can be found at http://www.laquintaca.gov/business/design-and-
development/bid-on-jobs.
Pursuant to the provisions of California Labor Code Section 6707, each bid submitted in
response to this Invitation to Bid shall contain, as a bid item, adequate sheeting, shoring,
and bracing, or equivalent method, for the protection of life and limb in trenches and open
excavation, which shall conform to applicable safety orders. By listing this sum, the bidder
warrants that its action does not convey tort liability to the City, its consultants, and their
employees, agents, and sub-consultants.
Pursuant to Section 1770, et. seq., of the California Labor Code, the successful bidder shall
pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the
California Department of Industrial Relations. These wage rates are available from the
California Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet website at http://www.dir.ca.gov.
PREVAILING WAGES – The Federal minimum wage rate requirements, as predetermined
by the Secretary of Labor, are set forth in the books issued for bidding purposes, referred to
herein as Project Bid Documents (Special Federal Provisions), and in copies of this book
which may be examined at the office described above where the project plans, special
provisions, and proposal forms may be seen. Addenda to modify the minimum wage rates,
if necessary, will be issued to holders of the Project Bid Documents.
Pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the California Labor Code, no contractor or subcontractor
may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with
the Department of Industrial Relations at the time the contract is awarded. Contractors and
subcontractors may find additional information for registering at the Department of Industrial
Relations website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html .
Pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.1, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a
bid proposal for a public works project submitted on or after March 1, 2015 unless
registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Furthermore, all bidders and
contractors are hereby notified that no contractor or subcontractor may be awarded, on or
after April 1, 2015, a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered
with the Department of Industrial Relations.
Invitation to Bid 1100-3
Pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.4, all bidders are hereby notified that this project is
subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial
Relations.
Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates, including
the per diem wages applicable to the work, and for holiday and overtime work, including
employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, and similar purposes, in the
County of Riverside in which the work is to be done, have been determined by the Director
of the Department of Industrial Relations, State of California. These wages are set forth in
the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project, available from the California
Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet web site at https://www.dir.ca.gov/public-
works/prevailing-wage.html. Future effective prevailing wage rates which have been
predetermined, and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations, are
referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates.
The Federal minimum wage rate requirements, as predetermined by the Secretary of
Labor, are set forth in the books issued for bidding purposes, referred to herein as Project
Bid Documents (Special Federal Provisions), and in copies of this book which may be
examined at the office described above where the project plans, special provisions, and
proposal forms may be seen. Addenda to modify the minimum wage rates, if necessary,
will be issued to holders of the Project Bid Documents.
Pursuant to SB854, all contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic
certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor
Standards Enforcement). All contractors and subcontractors must also provide a
copy and proof to the City of online submittal within 2 days of online submission.
Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, for monies earned by the Contractor and
withheld by the City to ensure the performance of the Contract, the Contractor may, at its
option, choose to substitute securities meeting the requirements of said Public Contract
Code Section 22300.
All bidders shall be licensed under the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3 of the Business
and Professions Code of the State of California to do the type of work contemplated in the
project. In accordance with provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the
City has determined that the General Contractor shall possess a valid Class A (General
Engineering Contractor) and/or C-8 license (Concrete Contractor), at the time that the
bid is submitted. Subcontractors shall possess valid, suitable licenses for the work they will
perform. Failure to possess the specified license(s) shall render the bid as non-responsive.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Labor and Materials bond in the amount
equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price, as well as a Faithful
Performance Bond, in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract
price.
Invitation to Bid 1100-4
Each bidder shall submit with its bid a statement setting forth its experience on the forms
included in the Bid Proposal.
Telephones will not be available to bidders. Bid forms received after the designated time
will not be accepted. Bidders and their authorized agents are invited to attend.
No bidder may withdraw its bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the
opening of bids.
Approved By: Date:
Bryan McKinney, P.E.
Public Works Director/ City Engineer
Published By: Date:
Monika Radeva
City Clerk
END OF SECTION
Monika Radeva
From: CCC-SMB <CCC-SMB@ccc.gannett.com>
Sent: Monday, April 7, 2025 6:44 AM
To: Mirta Lerma
Cc: Carley Escarrega; Gannett Legals Public Notices 4; Email, TDS-Legals; City Clerk Mail;
Bryan McKinney
Subject: Re: Desert Sun Bid Ads
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Hi Lerma,
Apologies for the delay in getting back to you on this.
As per sales team, if the legal team was not made aware that the account was released by the CCC or the
customer then we would not have known how to process the orders.
Communications need to be sent back to the legal team to proceed with the publications.
Tell us how we're doing! Please take our 3-minute Customer Experience Survey.
Thank You,
Ramonita "Monette" Gallego
Collections Specialist
Financial Shared Services
GANNETT *LocaliQ
Credit & Collections
Phone: 877-736-7612 option 2
smb@ccc.gannett.com
gannett.com usatoday.com
From: Mirta Lerma <mlerma@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2025 10:24 AM
To: CCC-SMB <CCC-SMB@ccc.gannett.com>
Cc: Mirta Lerma <mlerma@laquintaca.gov>; Carley Escarrega <cescarrega@laquintaca.gov>; Gannett Legals Public
Notices 4 <ganlegpubnotices4@gannett.com>; Email, TDS-Legals <legals@thedesertsun.com>; City Clerk Mail
<cityclerkmail@laquintaca.gov>; Bryan McKinney <Bmckinney@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: FW: Desert Sun Bid Ads
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Good morning, Monette,
I am circling around and checking on the status of our conversation that was had on March 27, 2025,
regarding the (2) bid posting that did not get "release to run" for the City of La Quinta.
If you can get me an update as soon as possible I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you,
CALIFORNIA —
Mirta Lerma I Administrative Assistant
Public Works/Engineering Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7071
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
From: Mirta Lerma <mlerma@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2025 2:31 PM
To: smb@ccc.gannett.com
Cc: Mirta Lerma <mlerma@laquintaca.gov>; Carley Escarrega <cescarrega@laquintaca.gov>; Gannett Legals Public
Notices 4 <ganlegpubnotices4@gannett.com>; Email, TDS-Legals (legals@thedesertsun.com)
<legals@thedesertsun.com>; City Clerk Mail <cityclerkmail@laquintaca.gov>; Bryan McKinney
<Bmckinney@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: Desert Sun Bid Ads
Hello Monette,
Per our conversation today on March 27, 2025, I am sending you the email chain (below) dated back
on March 6, 2025, when I requested from the legal public team to post (2) bids for the City of La
Quinta. You stated that you were going to check with the legal public team on why after they stated
that they would "release it to run" and it do did not run the ads.
I have copied our City Clerks' Office on this email, since the are the overseers of all legal
publications.
If you can please expedite this issue I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you,
— CALIFORNIA —
Mirta Lerma I Administrative Assistant
Public Works/Engineering Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7071
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
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Sent: Thursday, March 6, 2025 11:20 AM
To: Mirta Lerma <mlerma@laquintaca.gov>; ABG-Cash <ABG-Cash@gannett.com>
Cc: Carley Escarrega <cescarrega@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: Re: Desert Sun Check Copy
Hello
Thank you for this information. I have noted your account and have released it to run.
Tell us how we're doing! Please take our 3-minute Customer Experience Survey.
Thank You,
Collections Specialist
Financial Shared Services
GAN N ETT *LocaliQ
Credit & Collections
Phone: 877-736-7612 option 2
smb@ccc.gannett.com
gannett.com usatoday.com
From: Mirta Lerma <mlerma@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, March 6, 2025 12:13 PM
To: ABG-Cash <ABG-Cash@gannett.com>; CCC-SMB <CCC-SMB@ccc.gannett.com>
Cc: Mirta Lerma <mlerma@laquintaca.gov>; Carley Escarrega <cescarrega@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: Desert Sun Check Copy
Good morning,
I received the attached emails as a reply to the postings that I submitted with the Desert Sun. I spoke
with your finance department, and they advised that I send you a copy of the check showing that we
have submitted payment on February 28, 2025.
I would appreciate if the suspension can be uplifted ASAP, so these projects can be posted.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you,
CALIFORNIA
Mirta Lerma I Administrative Assistant
Public Works/Engineering Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7071
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
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From: Gannett Legals Public Notices 4 ganlegpubnotices4@gannett.com
Sent: Thursday, March 6, 2025 9:46 AM
To: Mirta Lerma mlerma@laquintaca.gov
Cc: City Clerk Mail cityclerkmail@laquintaca.gov; Carley Escarrega cescarrega@laquintaca.gov
Subject: RE: City of La Quinta Invitation to Bid
Hello,
Your acct is suspended due to an overdue balance of $$6,508.91. Please contact our finance dept at
the info below to resolve/pay in full, as we can't place any new notices until it is.
Acct # 1252591
Acct Name City Of La Quinta
Finance:
877-736-7612
smb@ccc.gannett.com
Thank you,
Public Notice Representatives
Office: 844-254-5287
From: Mirta Lerma <mlerma@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, March 6, 2025 12:27 PM
To: Email, TDS-Legals <legals@thedesertsun.com>
Cc: City Clerk Mail <cityclerkmail@laquintaca.gov>; Carley Escarrega <cescarrega@laquintaca.gov>; Mirta
Lerma <mlerma@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: City of La Quinta Invitation to Bid
Good morning,
The City of La Quinta would like to run the attached invitation to Bid for project 2024-05 Citywide
Misc. ADA Improvements on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 and again on Wednesday, March 19,
2025.
I await your confirmation and quote. Please confirm a physical copy of the affidavit/proof of
publication will be mailed after printing (NOT a "tear sheet").
Thank you,
CALIFORNIA —
Mirta Lerma I Administrative Assistant
Public Works/Engineering Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7071
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
From: Mirta Lerma <mlerma@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, March 6, 2025 11:52 AM
To: Email, TDS-Legals <legals@thedesertsun.com>
Cc: Carley Escarrega <cescarrega@laquintaca.gov>; City Clerk Mail <cityclerkmail@laquintaca.gov>; Mirta
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Lerma <mlerma@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: City of La Quinta Invitation to Bid
Good afternoon,
The City of La Quinta would like to run the attached invitation to Bid for project 2022-25 Highway 111
Pavement Rehabilitation on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 and again on Wednesday, March 19,
2025.
I await your confirmation and quote. Please confirm a physical copy of the affidavit/proof of
publication will be mailed after printing (NOT a "tear sheet").
Thank you,
- CALIFORNIA -
Mirta Lerma I Administrative Assistant
Public Works/Engineering Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7071
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
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