PW 20-95 Campus Park Activation Project

1. Project Title: Campus Park Activation Project, Specification No. PW 20-95.

2. Bid Submission. The City of Oxnard, California (“City”) will accept sealed Bids for the above referenced project at its City Clerk’s Office until 2:00 p.m. on January 28, 2026. There will be a public bid opening immediately afterwards in the City Council Chambers located across the street at 305 West Third Street, First Floor, Oxnard, California 93030.

3. Contract Documents.  All Prospective Bidders must be plan holders of record to submit a Bid to the City, which entails purchasing copies of all Contract Documents at CyberCopy’s Plan Room, located at https://www.cybercopyplanroom.com/jobs/public.

4. Scope of Work. As more specifically described in the Bid Package, the Project includes furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment and other incidental and appurtenant Work to  develop Campus Park and construct a new BMX pump track, skate park, basketball courts, pelota Mixteca court, playground, performing arts amphitheater/pavilion, multi-use field/meadow, community garden, public art, walking trails, alluvial creek, parking lot, stormwater improvements, lighting and landscaping throughout the park.

5. Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting and Site Visit. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on JANUARY 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM PST, at 463 S. H Street, Oxnard CA 93030. Failure to attend will render the Bidder’s Bid non-responsive.  All questions, other than those asked at the pre-bid meeting and not specifically addressed within the Contract Documents, must be submitted via email to grace.hernal@oxnard.org at least five (5) Calendar Days before the Bid opening. The Email must state the Project Name and Specification number. All prime contractors, subcontractors, small, minority or women owned enterprises and other interested parties are encouraged to attend. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

6. Bid Security and Bonds. Each Bid shall be accompanied by (a) cash; (b) a certified or cashier’s check; or (c) a bidder’s bond made payable to City of Oxnard in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the Total Bid Price as bid security. Said Bid Security shall be enclosed in the same envelope as the Bid Proposal and no bid shall be considered unless such Bid Security is enclosed therewith. Upon Contract award, the successful Bidder shall also be required to provide both Payment and Performance Bonds—each at 100% of the Contract Price—to the City Clerk or his or her designee in accordance with Greenbook Section 1-7.2 and the Contract Documents. The Performance Bond shall include a one-year warranty period. Bonds must be on the forms in the Contract Documents unless other forms meet all of the City’s requirements including that the Bond limit be automatically increased if the Contract amount is increased after execution of the Contract, and the City Attorney at his or her discretion approves the Surety’s form. Whenever Bonds are submitted for this Project, Bidder must also submit a photocopy of each Bond.

7. California State Prevailing Wage. This Project is a “public work” subject to the requirements of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 of the Labor Code and Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 8 of the California Code of Regulations (“CCR”). The Contractor and all Subcontractors shall pay wages in accordance with the determination of the Director of the DIR. Copies of these rates are on file with the Project Coordinator at City Hall and will be made available to any interested party on request. They are also available at http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/Prevailing-Wage.html. The Contractor shall post a copy of the DIR’s rates at each job site.

8. DIR Registration; Compliance Monitoring. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.1, the City may not accept a Bid Proposal from or enter into a Contract with any Bidder, without proof that Bidder and its prospective subcontractors are registered with the DIR to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR and the submission of electronic certified payroll records to the California Labor Commissioner in the manner set forth in Labor Code Section 1771.4.

9. License. Bidders must be licensed in accordance with the “Contractor’s License Law,” Chapter 9 of Division 3 of the California Business and Professions Code. At the time of submitting the bid, Bidders must possess a valid California Class A General Engineering Contractor’s License and a current City business license at the time of Contract award.

10. Substitution of Securities and Retention.  Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, substitution of eligible equivalent securities for any moneys withheld to ensure performance under the Contract for the work to be performed will be permitted at the request and expense of the successful Bidder. The City shall withhold five percent (5%) of any progress payment as retention.

11. Trade Names Or Equals.  The brand "Exeloo", which is a pre-fabricated restroom unit, is required for this project and substitutions or equals are not acceptable. Pursuant to PCC 3400(C)(2) Exeloo is required in order to match other products in use on City public improvements that have been completed or are in the course of completion. The City herein finds the use of  Exeloo on this project ensures compatibility, uniformity of systems, components, and performance as necessary for consistent operations, maintenance, and lifecycle cost management with current and future project due to Exeloo's proven durability, theft resistance, cost-effective installation and cleaning, integrated automated door system—programmable to lock at night and reopen in the morning—supporting operational efficiency and a reduction in resource demands due to non-conforming products.

12. Award. Any contract for the Project will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder as determined by the City using the amount of the Total Bid Price for bid comparison purposes. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding process.

13. Liquidated Damages. Contractor must complete all Work within three hundred seventeen (317) Working Days of the City’s Notice to Proceed. There will be a $3,500 assessment for each Calendar Day that Work remains incomplete beyond the Project completion deadline.

14. Instructions to Bidders. All Bidders should carefully review the Instructions to Bidders for more detailed information before submitting a Bid Proposal.

15. Federal and State Grant Funded Project.  This Project is funded in full or in part with grants from the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program, administered by the National Park Service through the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Any Contract awarded for this Project pursuant to this Notice Inviting Bids shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program, administered by the National Park Service under the authority of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act (54 U.S.C. § 200301 et seq). Please review the Contract and Contract Addendum for these requirements. 

All Federally grant funded projects require the successful Bidder to create an account and obtain a “Unique Entity Identifier" (UEI) through the SAM.gov website. The UEI process must be completed prior to the contract award and the UEI provided to City staff upon request.

Inquiries regarding this Notice Inviting Bids may be directed to grace.hernal@oxnard.org