22-23-71 - Annual Contract for On-Call Electrical Services for Streetlight Repair

The City of Visalia Purchasing Division is soliciting Bids for an annual contract for on-call emergency electrical repairs for Visalia’s street lights. The successful bidder shall be responsible for providing all services necessary to fulfill the requirements of this Invitation to Bid upon execution of a contract and receipt of the City’s Notice to Proceed.
Term: The initial contract term shall be for a twelve (12) month period and shall, at the City’s option and with the consent of the CONTRACTOR, be extended annually thereafter for four (4) consecutive one-year periods. Bids are being sought from contractors who have a proven record of experience in providing the services required by this Invitation to Bid.
License Requirements: A Class A, General Engineering or a combination of Class C Licenses will be required for this project.
Use of Subcontractors: Bid may include subcontractors and should clearly delineate the responsibilities of each of those participants within your bid. However, the City will recognize the party legally signing the Bid Proposal as prime contractor and contacting party, who, as such, will assume ultimate responsibility for ensuring compliance with the specifications, terms and conditions of the Invitation to Bid. The Contractor shall perform work equaling at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the value of the original total bid with the Contractor’s own employees and equipment, owned or rented, with or without operators.
Public Works Repair Contract: Under the requirements of Labor Code section 1782 passed by SB7 and in compliance with City of Visalia Ordinance 2014-13, this public works repair contract is subject to State prevailing wages as specified in the specifications. See Section III for additional Department of Industrial Relations Requirements applicable to this project.
Encroachment Permit/Traffic Control: The Awarded Contractor will be provided with the necessary encroachment permit to perform services for this agreement. Permitting process will be discussed with Awarded Contractor