Agmt 2002 Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority ACTIA (3)

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ACTIA 2002 -26 XII. 13IDDINC PROCESS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS A. Distribution of Certified Lists. The Authority will maintain a directory or list of certified LBE and SLBE Prime Contractors and subcontractors conducting business in Alameda County who are capable of performing types of subcontract work and providing materials generally required during construction. Current copies of the list will be distributed by the Authority or Sponsoring Agency at the same time requests for Bids are distributed. Additionally, the list shall be provided to any individual, firm or organization upon request. B. Pre -bid Conference. Not less than fifteen (15) days before Bids are due on each Contract subject to this LBE /SLBE Program, the Authority shall hold a pre -bid conference in Alameda County that invites all prospective Prime Contractors and Subcontractors including LBEs and SLBEs. During the conference, the Authority will explain the Contract to be performed, the provisions of this LBE /SLBE Program, and the process for bidding. Available data on the LBEs and SLBEs interested and /or capable of engaging in the prospective Contract shall be made available to prospective bidders, Prime Contractors and Subcontractors at the conference. C. Solicitation of LBE and SLBE Bids. Prime Contractors shall notify local contractor associations and business development centers of their intention to solicit LBE and SLBE Participation in a Contract at least ten (10) days, but preferably twenty (20) days, prior to the Bid opening. Such notification shall be by registered or certified mail or other suitable means such as facsimile copy. D. Bid Opening. Prime Contractors must submit a LBE /SLBE Utilization Form as applicable with their Bids. This form will identify the particular LBEs and SLBEs to be utilized in performing the Construction Contract, specifying for each the dollar value of the Participation, the type of work to be performed and such information as may reasonably be required to determine the responsiveness of the Bid. This Form will be available for public review immediately upon submission. Prime Contractors must submit with their Bid an Affidavit of Non - Disciplinary or Investigatory Action attesting that no adverse action has been taken against them by the Equal Opportunity Commission, State of California Department of Fair Employment and Housing or the U.S. Department of Labor Contract Compliance Program or provide an explanation for any such actions, except where legal action is pending. Prime Contractors shall submit with their Bids a letter of intent signed by the Subcontractor or an executed contract for each Subcontractor who is included in the Bid. Prime Contractors must submit a proposed draft copy of their contract with each Subcontractor that will be working on a project to the Authority or Sponsoring Agency within ten (10) days of being notified that they have been awarded the Construction Contract and a copy of the executed contract with the Subcontractor prior to the commencement of Constriction Work. Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority Page E -l3 Local Business Enterprise and Small Local Business Enterprise Program