The Project consists of:  CONTRACT 1 (Schedule Duration: 900 calendar days):

Project 1 - Design and Media Arts: The scope of work includes construction of a new LEED Certified 3-Story Design Media Arts (DMA) building, 89,445 GS; Consisting of classroom, laboratory, faculty offices, exhibition, and supporting spaces including infrastructure work and new fire lane.

Project 2 - Sage Hall Demolition: The scope of work includes the demolition of a 3-Story Sage Hall and a connecting Bridge.

CONTRACT 2 (Schedule Duration: 320 calendar days):

Project 3 - Theater Demolition: The scope of work will include demolishing the Grand Theater building in its entirety. The existing foundation is to be cut and removed down to 3’-0” below grade. The existing foundation 3’-0” below grade is to remain.

Project 4 - New Exterior North Wall – Magnolia Hall: The scope of work will include the south wall of the Grand Theater, which is separated from the remainder of the building by a 9” seismic separation joint. Work includes careful demolition of the south exterior wall is necessary so as not to impact the existing adjacent building, which will remain protected-in-place. Shoring will be required to support the existing foundation systems.

Project 5 - Hardscape/Landscape – North side of Magnolia Hall: The scope of work will include filling the excavated area and constructing a new fenced in plaza area with added landscaping and ground cover. The exposed north and east walls will be enclosed with a new exterior wall system consisting of exterior stucco finish and curtain wall system. The existing fire riser will remain and will be enclosed with new exterior walls and a roof.

Total Estimated Construction Cost: $81,600,000

Insurance Requirements: OCIP Program, See project documents

Project Labor Specifics: PLA, Prevailing Wage, Certified Payroll, Local Hire

RFI Questions and Bid Proposals can be emailed to bid@kempbros.com. RFI Deadline: 1/19/24 @ 2:00PM

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SUBCONTRACT BOND REQUIREMENTS

KEMP BROS. CONSTRUCTION, INC. (KBCI) may require all subcontractors bidding on projects to provide payment and performance bonds in the amount of 100% of the subcontract value. KBCI will assist with the bond premium up to 1.5% of the original contract amount for the duration of the project. KBCI may waive the bond requirement at its sole discretion. The payment and performance bonds must be issued by an admitted surety within ten (10) business days of the receipt of the Subcontract Agreement from KBCI. KBCI shall be named the obligee and shall guarantee prompt and faithful performance of the subcontract scope of work and the payment of all claims for labor and materials furnished or used in and about the work to be done and performed under the subcontract agreement. When so requested, failure by the Subcontractor to provide the requested 100% payment and performance bonds within the time allowed may be reason for KBCI to request substitution of the Subcontractor in accordance with Section 4107 of the Public Contracting Code.

GENERAL SUBCONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

KBCI.’s listing of a subcontractor is not an acceptance of any or all of that subcontractor’s conditions, qualifications, exclusions, or exceptions included in the subcontractor’s bid proposal. The subcontractor agrees that its bid will remain valid for the same period of time that KBCI’s bid must remain valid with the owner, as specified in the project’s specifications. Each listed subcontractor must execute KBCI’s standard subcontract agreement if KBCI is awarded the project; the standard subcontract is available for review on KBCI’s website. KBCI is currently using Textura® as its internet-based construction invoicing and payment solution. With Textura® subcontractors can electronically sign and submit pay applications - including invoices, sworn statements, and conditional and/or unconditional lien waivers. It is assumed that any costs for the use of Textura® incurred by the subcontractor(s) are included in the subcontractor’s bid proposal at the time of the bid. Currently the Textura fee is 0.22% of the contract value with a maximum fee of $5,000.00.

If the project is subject to a Project Labor Agreement or Project Stabilization Agreement, Subcontractor, by submitting a bid proposal, acknowledges the requirements of such agreements and further agrees to adhere to all of the requirements therein as provided in the bid documents’ General Conditions and Supplemental Conditions.

The State of California requires all contractors bidding or working on any public works project to register with the State Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and pay an annual registration fee. All contractors awarded a public works contract must be registered with the DIR. Subcontractors providing bids or work without DIR registration will result in a DIR penalty.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALL SUBCONTRACTORS

Non-price terms included in competitive bids at bid time, may cause your bid to be rejected as non-responsive.  KBCI will not accept any provisions or qualifications in subcontractor bids that are not in the bid documents. By submitting a bid on this project, Subcontractor acknowledges that KBCI is relying on the price terms of your bid and that any non-price terms contrary to or in addition to the provisions in the bid documents are null and void.