Geotechnical and Material Testing Services

Project Title Geotechnical and Material Testing Services Invitation # RFP No. 293 Bid Posting Date 04/01/2024 4:48 PM (PDT) Project Stage Bidding Bid Due Date 04/24/2024 2:00 PM (PDT) Response Format Electronic Project Type RFP (Request for Proposal) Response Types Cost File Response File General Attachment Type of Award Lump Sum Categories 90742 - Geotechnical - Soils 95885 - Soil And Land Management Services (Including Testing, Protection, Preparation, Planning, Etc.) 96148 - Laboratory And Field Testing Services (Not Otherwise Classified) Incl. Hazardous Waste License Requirements As stated in the RFP. Preferences CADIR - Registered DIR Public Works Contractor LOC - Local Preference Local - Local Business Department Public Works Address 41000 Main Street Temecula, California 92590 County Riverside Bid Valid 90 days Liquidated Damages Estimated Bid Value Start/Delivery Date July 1, 2024 Project Duration 5 years Bid Bond Bid Bond 0.00% Payment Bond 0.00% Performance Bond 0.00%

Pre-Bid Meeting Information Pre-Bid Meeting No Online Q&A Online Q&A Yes Q&A Deadline 04/17/2024 5:00 PM (PDT) Contact Information Contact Info Amer Attar (951) 506-5162, Tammy Petricka (951) 694-6432, Emalee Sena (951) 506-5171 Tammy.Petricka@TemeculaCA.gov, Amer.Attar@TemeculaCA.gov., Emalee.Sena@TemeculaCA.gov Bids to Owner's Agent Description Scope of Services • Subsurface Exploration, including but not limited to the following: o In-Place Moisture and Density Tests o Laboratory Maximum Density and Optimum Moisture Tests o Sieve Analysis o R-Value o Direct Shear Tests o Consolidation of Collapse Tests o PH, Resistivity, Soluble Sulfate, and Chloride Tests • Logs of the Exploratory Borings summarizing the subsurface conditions encountered, Results of Laboratory Testing, and a Plan indicating the Location of the Explorations • Seismicity • Geotechnical Evaluation and Recommendations, including but not limited to the following: o Grading o Earthwork o Settlement Considerations o Surface and Subsurface Drainage o Foundation, Column, and Slab Recommendations o Slope Stability o Soil Sulfate Content Implications o Utility Trench Backfill o Retaining Walls and recommended Lateral Earth Pressures used for Design o Pavement Design o Grading and Foundation Plan Review o Construction Monitoring o Pile Driving, if necessary o Lateral Earth Pressures • Discussion of the Existing Pavement or Site Conditions • Recommendations of Removal of Unsuitable Material • Soil Ferrous Corrosivity and Portland Cement Attack Potential • Environmental Concerns / Hazards • Preparation of Phase I Environmental Reports of properties • Review of available Geologic Maps and Reports for the Region • Discussion of the Material Encountered in the Borings and Measured Engineering Properties • Preparation of Field and Final Compaction Reports, as required. A Summary of Findings and Recommendations in the Report • Review of Project Plans and Specifications with emphases on Geotechnical and Laboratory Materials Testing Services, and attend Progress Meetings, as required • Observation and Field Testing Services during all phases of Site Grading, including but not limited to Removal of Unsuitable Soils, Approval of Areas to receive Fill ad Mass Fill Placement • Field Observation and Testing during Trench Backfilling Operations • Field Density Testing during Subgrade and Base Compaction • Field Sampling and Testing of Base and Asphalt Concrete • All necessary Laboratory Tests to support Fielded Services, and to satisfy Caltrans and other regulatory agency requirements • Batch Plant Inspections • Structure Backfill Observation and Testing • Concrete Sampling and Testing • Special Inspections • Consulting Services requiring Corrective and/or Remedial Recommendations, if necessary PLEASE REFER TO RFP 293 FOR FULL SCOPE OF SERVICES Other Details Notes Special Notices Documents must be uploaded in PDF format. It is the Proponent’s responsibility to ensure their proposal documents are properly uploaded onto the City’s online bid management system. Proposals that are missing pages, cannot be opened, etc. may be considered unresponsive. Hard copies submitted to the City, in lieu of an electronic copies uploaded onto the system, will not be accepted as a viable proposal. It is the Proponent’s sole responsibility to contact the City’s online bid management provider (PlanetBids at 818-992-1771) to resolve any technical issues related to electronic bidding, including (but not limited to) registering as a vendor, updating passwords, updating profiles, uploading/downloading documents, submitting an electronic bid/proposal, etc. SB854: No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. No Contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work unless registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring & enforcement by the DIR. Local Programs & Policies A. It is the policy of the City to promote employment and business opportunities for local residents and firms on all contracts and give preference to local residents, workers, businesses, vendors, contractors, and consultants to the extent consistent with the law and interest of the public. B. The City of Temecula Local Vendor Preference is applicable to this Solicitation pursuant to Chapter 3.28 of the Temecula Municipal Code. A five percent (5%) preference will be given to Local Vendors in the determination for approval of this agreement. C. Qualified vendors, contractors, or consultants (Vendors) that desire consideration as a City of Temecula Local Vendor under this solicitation must complete the “Statement of Local Vendor Certification” (contained herein as Exhibit A) and submit it as part of their solicitation response. Late submittals of the Statement of Local Vendor Certification will not be considered. Submission of this statement will qualify the Vendor for treatment as a Local Vendor for purposes of this solicitation only. The statement made under this solicitation shall not qualify the Vendor as a Local Vendor under any other solicitation. Place eBid