October 21, 2020   |   ISSUE #42
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Weekly Blitz - Inform, Educate, Empower

A Virtual Workshop: Understanding Insurance for Contractors
 

Join the City of Los Angeles and Metro's Contractor Development and Bonding Programs for this free workshop, facilitated by Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services CEO, Ingrid Merriwether. Gain a practical understanding of insurance and its applicability to your contracting operations.

DATE:  Tuesday, October 27 at 3:00 PM
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Additional CDABP/CDBP Resources for Contractors

UPDATED Emergency Loan Resources List
UPDATED CalOSHA COVID-19 Overall Construction Industry Guidance
UPDATED CalOSHA COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
UPDATED CalOSHA COVID-19 Contractor Jobsite Safety Checklist
Visit the regularly updated COVID-19 resource pages on our website!
COVID-19 News & Information
COVID-19 Resource Links

NEW PRE-BIDS & OPPORTUNITIES

Scattergood Pershing Olympic Transmission Line (SPOTL) Project

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is soliciting proposals for Scattergood Pershing Olympic Transmission Line (SPOTL) Project. The SPOTL will include installing 11.5 miles (2 circuits) of 275-kV cables and decommissioning the existing Scattergood Olympic Line 2 (SCA-OLY 2). The duration of the contract is expected to be five (5) years with a budget range of $75,000,000 to $85,000,000. LADWP intends to award one agreement. Refer to the attached RFP No. 90568 for details.

PRE BID DATE:  Thursday, October 22 at 10:00 AM
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Bureau of Engineering: Sidewalk Repair Program Package No. 54

At 6 City facilities.

PRE BID DATE:  Thursday, October 22 at 10:00 AM
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Winnetka EL

FETU - Removal of Existing Asbestos-Containing Flooring Materials in Buildings 002DAN and 005DCT
PRE BID DATE:  Thursday, October 22 at 10:00 AM
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Sun Valley Bus Garage

Repairs to deteriorated asphalt.
PRE BID DATE:  Thursday, October 22 at 2:30 PM
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Dahlia Heights Elementary School

Classroom replacement – New 2 story building.
PRE BID DATE:  Thursday, October 22 at 3:00 PM
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Melvin EL

FETU - Removal of Existing Asbestos-Containing Materials in Various Rooms of Building 005DAM.
PRE BID DATE:  Friday, October 23 at 10:00 AM
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Lashon Academy

Replace Existing Asphalt with Concrete.
PRE BID DATE:  Monday, October 26 at 10:00 AM
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Langdon EL

FETU - Removal of Existing Asbestos-Containing Floor Tiles and Associated Mastic in Library
PRE BID DATE:  Monday, October 26 at 10:00 AM
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Olive Vista MS

FETU - Removal of Existing Asbestos-Containing Flooring Materials in Buildings 002DAN and 003DAN
PRE BID DATE:  Wednesday, October 28 at 11:00 AM
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Irving MME Mag.

Replace deteriorated ceiling tiles in the cafeteria building.
PRE BID DATE:  Friday, October 30 at 9:00 AM
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7th Street Elementary School

New food services building.
PRE BID DATE:  Monday, November 2 at 10:00 AM
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San Pedro High School

Comprehensive modernization.
PRE BID DATE:  Friday, November 13 at 10:00 AM
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Ornamental Fencing Installation, Maintenance, and/or Repairs

Ornamental fencing installations, maintenance and/or repairs shall include, but shall not be limited to: the design, engineering, fabrication, purchase, installation, maintenance and/or repair of all ornamental fencing (including tubular and solid bar), automatic driveway gates, tubular driveway gates (i.e., rhino gates), guardrails, flag poles, and wood-creek/recycled lumber fences.

PRE BID DATE:  Tuesday, October 27 at 2:00 PM
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RFQ for Pre-Qualified On-Call Bus Stop Lighting Contractors List Various Public Works Projects

Bureau of Street Lighting, Dept of Public Works, City of Los Angeles (BSL) seeks qualified contractors to provide bus stop lighting construction services. The purpose of this RFQ is to establish a pre-qualified list (bench list) where BSL plans to utilize Contractors to provide bus stop lighting construction during the course of a three (3) year period as described in the Scope of Work of the RFQ document.

PRE BID DUE DATE:  October 30 at 2:30 PM
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LADWP: Locational Distributed Energy Resources

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is soliciting proposals for Request for Proposal No. 90599. The duration of the contract is expected to be twelve (12) years with the budget range of $57,000,000 to $88,000,000. LADWP intends to award one or multiple agreement(s) per Distributed Energy Resource Zone.

PRE BID DATE:  Monday, December 7 at 10:00 AM
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BID REQUESTS

View Open Metro Solicitations

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) regularly posts open solicitations. To view a list of open solicitations, visit Metro's Open Solicitations tab on their website. You can access their website using the link below.
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Hensel Phelps

LAX Terminal 4/5 Redevelopment

 
The project will fully modernize and update the infrastructure of LAX’s two busiest domestic terminals. Benefits and features include a fully upgraded and modernized Terminal 4, a spacious new departure hall, reconfigured ticket counters, and new security screening with automated technology.
Bid due dates will vary, inquire for details.
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County of Los Angeles


Los Angeles County Open Solicitations List

Click on the button below to visit the website, then scroll down and select "Open Solicitations" to view an online list. You can also download the list from the website to your computer.
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Are You A Small Or Diverse Business That Would Like To Work With McCarthy?

COVID-19 may be keeping us apart right now, but we at McCarthy remain committed to continuing our outreach to small and diverse businesses. We want to get to know you and your business, invite you to future outreach events and keep you advised on bid opportunities in your area.

Complete an online survey to help McCarthy to get to know your company.

To prequalify, visit our Online Subcontractor Pre-qualification Application.
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LA DWP

Department of Water & Power

LADWP suspended in-person public bid openings, the hand-delivery of bids, and in-person Pre-Bid meetings to reduce the number of people coming into LADWP facilities and help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Until further notice, LADWP is not accepting hand-delivered bids; all bids must be sent to LADWP by mail, allowing enough time to be delivered at the VLC by the due date. All submittals will be time-stamped at the VLC public counter as soon as they are received. Bids received after the due date and time may be deemed non-responsive and excluded from consideration.

All Bid openings are being conducted online only, using WebEx, which requires a computer with internet access and a separate telephone line. LADWP will hold public bid openings via WebEx starting at 2:00 p.m. on the date each bid closes.

Learn more about electronic bidding by visiting the LADWP website.

Search for contracting opportunities throughout Los Angeles by visiting the Los Angeles Business Assistance Virtual Network site.

IMPORTANT OUTREACH & EVENTS

Construction Network Golf Tournament

DATE:  Monday, October 26
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San Diego County Regional Airport Authority

Capital Program Update
DATE:  Wednesday, November 4 at 8:30 AM
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LA METRO

P3 Projects.
DATE:  Tuesday, November 3 at 8:30 AM
Register Here

SBVC TEC Webinar: A ZERO Net Ready Living Lab


DATE:  Tuesday, October 27 at 9:00 AM
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Protecting Against Employment Discrimination Claims Legal Webinar

This event will give you a thorough understanding of discrimination claims and the training and best practices you need to minimize risk and ultimately avoid allegations of workplace discrimination.

DATE:  Tuesday, October 29 at 8:30 AM
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UCLA and USC: Capital Construction Program Updates and Facilities Review

You will meet and hear from USC and UCLA leadership teams about their Capital Construction Program Updates and Facilities Review.

DATE:  Friday, October 30 at 8:30 AM
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Update on the OCTA 405 Improvement Project Webinar

Join OCTA Project Manager Dennis Mak for an update on the OCTA 405 Improvement Project.

DATE:  Thursday, November 5 at 8:30 AM
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Cal State University: Capital Programs Updates for Year 2021 and Beyond

They will discuss their campus projects looking into 2021 and beyond, effects of COVID-19 to the campuses and facilities, and strategies to navigate through their planning and implementation process during the time of uncertainties.

DATE:  Tuesday, November 10 at 8:30 AM
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MetroConnect: California Air Resource Board (CARB) Event

Join Metro and the industry experts of the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Let us show you how to use the rules and requirements that can help lead to success. Our Industry Partners will provide resources and technical assistance.

DATE:  Tuesday, October 27 at 10:00 AM
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Lunch & Learn Series: DEOD Your Team Tuesday(s)

We want you to get to know us better. Certified small businesses benefit from DEOD advocacy, program development, compliance monitoring and outreach. We prepare you for contracting and this series will also feature small business owners that have been successful using Metro Small Business Programs.

DATE:  Tuesday, November 3 at 11:30 AM
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TBAC-Transportation Business Advisory Council General Membership Meeting

TBAC is Metro's small business advocacy council that meets the first Thursday of each month (except in August). Small business owners have a forum in which they can discuss topics and issues impacting them. They can learn about current and future Metro contract opportunities, legislation updates and current trends in transportation.

DATE:  Thursday, November 5 at 8:30 AM
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MetroConnect: How To Do Business With Metro Workshop

The Metro Diversity and Economic Opportunity Department invites you to attend our monthly “How to Do Business with Metro Workshop”, conducted every 2nd Tuesday here at Metro Headquarters.  This two-hour orientation provides information on Metro's certification program, vendor registration, contract look-ahead schedules and other useful information.  Each month, we invite a Prime Contractor who is looking for small business partners, to address those present.  Before the Workshop begins, Procurement Contract Administrators from Vendor/Contract Management are available to assist you as you explore future contract opportunities. If you want to understand the process, or have questions about the Programs we offer, we are here to guide you.

DATE:  Tuesday, November 10 at 8:30 AM
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Lunch & Learn Series: DEOD Your Team Tuesday(s)

We want you to get to know us better. Certified small businesses benefit from DEOD advocacy, program development, compliance monitoring and outreach. We prepare you for contracting and this series will also feature small business owners that have been successful using Metro Small Business Programs.

DATE:  Tuesday, November 10 at 11:30 AM
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Lunch & Learn Series: DEOD Your Team Tuesday(s)

We want you to get to know us better. Certified small businesses benefit from DEOD advocacy, program development, compliance monitoring and outreach. We prepare you for contracting and this series will also feature small business owners that have been successful using Metro Small Business Programs.

DATE:  Tuesday, November 17 at 11:30 AM
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Lunch & Learn Series: DEOD Your Team Tuesday(s)

We want you to get to know us better. Certified small businesses benefit from DEOD advocacy, program development, compliance monitoring and outreach. We prepare you for contracting and this series will also feature small business owners that have been successful using Metro Small Business Programs.

DATE:  Tuesday, November 24 at 11:30 AM
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Super Bowl LVI Business Connect

Join the National Football League and the Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee for the official launch of the Super Bowl LVI Business Connect program. The virtual workshop will feature an overview of Business Connect’s professional development, networking and competitive contracting opportunities for minority, woman, LGBTQ+ and veteran owned businesses in Los Angeles County leading up to Super Bowl LVI in February 2022.  A total of 250 certified businesses will be selected for the program.

DATE:  Tuesday, October 27 at 12:00 PM
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SKANSKA: XpressWest Project Victorville to Vegas Virtual Informational Webinar

Come Join Us! Meet and chat with the Skanska team working on the XpressWest Project. Take advantage of this webinar and get the insights on the opportunities available, requirements, project overview, design status, bid packages, and more. Learn about Skanska and how to do business with us.

DATE:  Thursday, October 29 at 10:00 AM
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Doing Business with LAWA November Workshop

Prospective/current LAWA contractors and vendors looking to learn about LAWA's business opportunities are welcome to join!

DATE:  Wednesday, November 4 at 9:00 AM
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Webinar: Women Leaders in Capital Construction at LA Metro, Leading and Designing the way one mile at a time


This webinar reflects one of AAa/e’s goals, to raise the profile of professional women in transportation by providing a platform to inspire and to be an agent of change.

DATE:  Thursday, November 5 at 1:30 PM
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National Association of Women in Construction, Los Angeles Chapter: Webinar "The You - A Personal Brand"

Whether you are interviewing with a new company, being considered for an internal promotion or looking to join a board... How do you represent yourself? Are you able to communicate your story or value? If you have professional social media, does it reflect this same story?

DATE:  Tuesday, November 17 at 5:00 PM
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Small Business Webinar

 

Interested in learning more about working with State Agencies + Getting Certified?

Check out these construction-focused webinars:
  1. The SB/DBE Certification Series
  2. The Contracting Series of Webinars
Hosted by: Granite Construction, DGS, CAlTrans, SBDC, CPM Logistics, Cal Coastal. View class details and schedule here
Please contact Michele@cpmlogistics.net with any questions or if you need assistance registering for any of the events.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

LA Department of Building and Safety


City of Los Angeles Construction-related updates:

Visit the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety website for the latest construction-related updates!
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Small Business Resources Updates

Visit the Los Angeles Department of Consumer and Business Affairs' "Save Small Business Initiative" website for the most updated information about resources and support available to small business owners.

Construct connect


Contractors: Stay Informed

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 Free Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Teleworkers 

Fortinet also has two no-cost non-technical courses targeted towards teleworkers and their families. We highly encourage people to take some time to educate themselves about proper security protocols to keep themselves and their organization’s networks safe.
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VIB Network - Veterans in Business
As each of us strives to identify paths for remaining viable during these uncertain times, we deemed it necessary to transition to a virtual working environment.  In doing so, SoCalGas in partnership with Frontier Communications cordially invite you to take part in our ongoing webinars on doing business, identifying the opportunities, and surviving the wave.  These sessions have been designed with our diverse suppliers in mind.  Please share this information and be sure to register in advance.
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Impact of Assembly Bill 5 On Construction Industry

What New California Law Means for Building Trades
Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) was signed into law and went into effect in January. Under this new law, all California employers, including those in construction, must treat contract workers as employees unless an employer can show that the work which they perform meets a detailed set of criteria established by a California Supreme Court ruling last year.
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Lanak & Hanna

Court of Appeals Rules “Pay When Paid” Not a Defense for Payment Bond Surety

This law has a significant impact on contractors.
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LA Port of Los Angeles

PB System™ for Port of Los Angeles

The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) has implemented the PB System™, a fully automated web-based Vendor and Bid Management System provided by PlanetBids.

This system makes doing business with POLA easier by providing an overall improved user experience with expanded features in managing your online procurement profile.

The POLA requests that all Vendors/Contractors register online; once registered, you can edit and maintain your profile at any time by revisiting the POLA website.
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ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES

Small Business Disaster Assistance

Find disaster-related loans and financial support available to Los Angeles area small business owners.
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COVID-19 Business Assistance

Locate various resources for Los Angeles County business owners.
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Support for Los Angeles Small Businesses

Visit L.A. County's COVID-19 Resource page to learn how your business can obtain assistance during this crisis.
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Business For All

Grant Opportunity

Apply for grants up to $50,000 to support business growth, including $10,000 emergency COVID-19 Business for All Grants to help small businesses in crisis. Join leaders such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Kristen Bell, Lisa Price, Armando Christian "Pitbull" Perez, and Jeff Hoffman to empower every American with an entrepreneurial spirit.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS


State of California COVID-19 Medical Supply Contributions

State of California COVID-19 Medical Supply Contributions. Please click on the button below to complete a form describing resources you have to contribute, either for donation or purchase, to support California’s response to COVID-19.
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Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

ONELA: Matching Needs with Suppliers

As the country and our region addresses COVID-19, the Chamber would like to connect those that need supplies with manufacturers and service providers that may be able to fulfill those needs. Below are current opportunities for both suppliers and those in need.
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Master Agreements For Services

The County of LA has a registration portal for emergency procurement of supplies and services. They maintain a "Disaster Emergency Services (DESMA) Master Agreement" which is available as a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ).
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We are here for you...


Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services staff want to reassure you that, despite the necessary social distancing due to COVID-19, we are all still here to assist and provide guidance about resources, information and support services to help our contractor communities weather this crisis. 

To help mitigate the risk to our associates and clients, our staff are working from home until further notice but continue to provide Program services, including and ongoing virtual training and workshops, individual contractor support and assistance with critical needs. We are working diligently to identify, vet and facilitate your awareness of and connection to any special resources being offered by a range of providers.

Should you need to contact a representative for the Contractor Development and Bonding Program, please call our main line at 213-258-3000 or email us at mwisinfo@imwis.com. We will respond!

Although this crisis is unprecedented in its impact, we are all in this together for the long haul and as long as we remain calm, take precautions and prepare, we can make it through the challenges together. Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services has always been an advocate for equity and inclusion in our communities and we remain committed to building coalitions and providing resources, tools and information to our clients and partners. We are publishing helpful contractor-specific and general community COVID-19 updates, resources and information, so check out our COVID-19 specific information and links above, to help you stay healthy and get the support you need!
Do you need technical assistance or help bonding?

We provide local, small contractors with individualized support, technical assistance and help obtaining bid, performance and payment bonds. Let us help you learn, prepare and get a surety bond line of credit, so that you can start bidding on upcoming construction projects.

Please contact the Contractor Development and Bonding Program today! Email us at: mwisinfo@imwis.com Call us at: 213-258-3000
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