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Film Review from page 3
show even more of Chairman’s life, which
includes a beautifully blossoming relationship
with Deborah Johnson (Dominique Fishback).
Their shared scenes, in which the two exchange
ideas of inspired poetry and favorite speeches,
are pure cinema magic (and Fishback is a
revelation in the film). While Lakeith Stanfield
does an admirable job of bringing the
ethically-compromised Bill O’Neal to the big
screen, the more the film goes on (with scenes
that feel impactful, but standalone), the more
it feels like his story of snitching feels less
like the central reason we should be watching.
Sean Bobbitt’s (Widows) cinematography
captures this 60s era period with a distinct and
beautifully cinematic vision. Jesse Plemons’
presence adds further weight to the film, and
Martin Sheen also appears (with noticeable
makeup) as the power-hungry J. Edgar Hoover.
And on a poignant final note, the film is framed
by an interview with the real Bill O’Neal right
before the
The overall impact of Judas and the
Black Messiah–which ends in a painfully
powerful spree of gunshots–is overwhelming
and deep, as I still think about the film
regularly even after seeing it premiere at this
year’s Sundance Film Festival weeks ago.
Through telling Fred Hampton’s story, Shaka
King channels the entire spectrum of the Black
experience–from the beautiful poetry and unshakeable
perseverance through the sadness
and rage that protesting and oppression bring,
which is very much felt in today’s America.
Through Kaluuya’s bellowing speeches and
Shaka King’s direction, Judas and the Black
Messiah will echo for a long time to come.
126 min. ’Judas and the Black Messiah’ is
rated R for violence and pervasive language.
Now playing on HBO Max. •
PUBLIC NOTICES
NOTICE INVITING BIDS
(A Cash Contract)
Sealed proposals will be received by the City
Clerk of the City of Hawthorne, California at
the office of the City Clerk, located on the first
floor in City Hall, 4455 West 126th Street,
Hawthorne, CA 90250 until 4:00 P.M. on
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES
TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021.
Proposals will be publicly opened and recorded
on a Bid List at 4:15 P.M. of the same day
in the City Clerk’s office. Bidder’s, as well as
the general public, are invited to view the
proceedings.
Proposals will be read at a meeting of the City
DESCRIPTION
UNIT
QUANTITY
1
Clearing and Grubbing/ Implementation of BMPS/SWPP
LS 1
2
Excavation (unclassified)
CY 1000
3
Crushed Miscellaneous Base (CMB) for Excess Fill
TON 300
4
Adjust Utility Covers to Grade
EA 2
5
Adjust Manhole Frame and Cover to Grade
EA 1
6
Project Construction Signs
EA 2
7
Decomposed granite path 6’ wide with ‘benda-board’ border
SF 24000
8
Removal and disposal of existing play equipment, together with their associated
footings, rubber and sand LS 1
ITEM DESCRIPTION
APPROXIMATE
QUANTITY
9
Installation of new play equipment or approved equal and performing all
aspects of the work to complete this project in accordance with these plans
and specifications.
LS 1
10
Remove, excavate and reconstruct new 4” thick 2,500 PSI PCC pavement
over 4” CMB SF 6000
11 Rubberized mat and its perimeter curb installation SF 14000
12 Removal and installation of 10’ Chain Link Fence with 4’ Chain Link Door LF 200
13 Removal and Installation of 6’ Chain Link Fence LF 200
14 Bench Restoration EA 20
15
Basketball and volleyball court restoration including refurnishing poles,
basket, backboard and striping LS 1
16 Installation of Barbeque pits EA 2
17
10’’ Topsoil for Community Garden including excavation, backfill, and soil
preparation LS 1
18 Demolition/ Grading including garden, D.G walkway path LS 1
19
Installation of Exercise Equipment or approved equal per manufacturer’s
specifications and performing all aspects of the work to complete this project
in accordance to these plans and specifications
LS 1
20 Installation of SCE light EA 2
21 Railing Restoration LS 1
22 Sand Blast and Paint Metal Canopy SF 2500
23
Remove and excavate existing pavement and reconstruct new 6” thick 2,500
PSI PCC pavement over 4” CMB and 6”x6”x10”gauge wire mesh SF 6000
CLASSIFICATION / EXPERIENCE OF CONTRACTORS
Council at 6:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, MARCH
23, 2021 for the following:
HOLLY PARK AND RAMONA PARK
IMPROVEMENT
(Project #20-06)
SCOPE OF WORK
The work consists of the improvement
at Holly and Ramona Park. At Holly Park,
this project will remove and replace the existing
play and exercise equipment, construct a community
garden, a decomposed granite walkway,
improve lighting, rehabilitate fences, railings, and
add new barbeque pits. At Ramona Park, this
project will also install new exercise equipment;
rehabilitate the bocce area, basketball court,
benches and all other work necessary to
complete the construction in accordance
with the Plans and Specification.
Contractors bidding this project must
possess a valid State of California A, B
and / or C 27 Contractors’ License. The
Contractor must be able to document
five (5) years of satisfactory experience
on projects of similar complexity and
dollar value.
PRE-BID JOB WALK
A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING/
JOB WALK WILL BE CONDUCTED
AT HAWTHORNE CITY HALL, 2058
W. 120TH ST, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250,
ON TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2021, AT
10:00 A.M. At this time, contractors will
have an opportunity to talk to the City’s
Consultant and the Engineer and Public
Works Inspector concerning any aspect of
the job or job site. BIDS WILL BE NULL
AND VOID IF CONTRACTOR DOES
NOT ATTEND THIS PRE-BID WALK.
ANYONE WHO ATTENDED THE MANDATORY
PRE-BID MEETING FOR THE
HOLLY AND RAMONA PARK PROJECT
ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2020
IS EXCEMPT FROM ATTENDING THE
PRE JOB WALK MEETING DATED
MARCH 2, 2021.
CERTIFICATION OF OFFEROR/BIDDER
REGARDING DEBARMENT
By submitting a bid/proposal under
this solicitation, the bidder or offeror
certifies that neither ir nor its principals
are presently debarred or suspended b
any Federal department or agency from
participation in this transaction.
Certification of Lower Tier Contractors
Regarding Debarment
The successful bidder, by administrating
each lower tier subcontract that exceeds
$25,000 as a “covered transaction”,
must verify each lower tier participant
of a “covered transaction “under the
project is not presently debarred or
otherwise disqualified from participation
in this assisted project, The bidder is
to provide a Data Universal Numbering
System (DUNS) number. The bidder will
accomplish this by:
Checking the system for Award Management
at website: http://www.sam.gov
Collecting a certification statement similar to
the Certification of Offeror/Bidder Regarding
Debarment, above.
Inserting a clause or condition in the covered
transaction with the lower tier contract
The Contractor is required to obtain an “Active
Status”. If the City of Hawthorne later determines
that a lower tier participation failed to disclose
a higher tier participant that it was excluded or
disqualified at the time it entered the covered
transaction, the City of Hawthorne may pursue
any available remedies, including suspension
and debarments of the non-compliant participant.
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
Original proposals must be submitted on
the blank forms prepared and furnished for
that purpose, which may be obtained at the
Department of PublicWorks, Engineering Division
(2nd Floor), Hawthorne City Hall, 4455
West 126th Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250.
Bidders may also obtain copies of the Plans
and Specifications for the contemplated work
at this same location.
No bid will be considered unless it
conforms to the Proposal Requirements
and Conditions. The City Council of the
City of Hawthorne, also referred to as the
City, reserves the right to reject any and
all proposals. Bids must be returned in
the special envelopes provided, marked
“SEALED BIDS”, and addressed to the
City Clerk. Each proposal shall be accompanied
by one of the following forms
of bidder’s security: cash, cashier’s check,
certified check, or bidder’s bond - equal
to ten percent (10%) of the bid price.A list
of subcontractors shall be submitted with
the bid on the form provided by the City.
**NOTE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS:
THE COST OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
IS $100.00 (non-refundable).
AN ADDITIONAL $25.00 WILL BE
CHARGED IF MAILING IS NECESSARY,
OR $50.00 IF FEDERAL EXPRESS
MAILING OPTION IS PREFERRED.
ANYONE WHO PREVIOUSLY
PURCHASED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE HOLLY AND
RAMONA PARK PROJECT WITH
THE RETURN DATE OF DECEMBER
22, 2020 IS EXCEMPT FROM PAYING
THIS $100 NON REFUNDABLE FEE.
PLEASE EMAIL SELENA ACUNA AT
SACUNA@CITYOFHAWTHORNE.COM
TO VERIFY PURCHASE AND SCHEDULE
A PICKUP OF THE REVISED
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AT NO
EXTRA COST.
1777.5 of the Labor Code shall be with the
prime contractor.
NONDISCRIMINATION
In performance of the terms of this contract,
the Contractor shall not engage in, nor permit
such subcontractors as he may employ from
engaging in, discrimination in employment of
persons because of the race, color, place of
national origin or ancestry, sex, age or religion
of such persons.
PERFORMANCE RETENTIONS
The successful bidder will be required to provide
for performance security as provided by law.
Requirements for performance retentions may
be satisfied by deposit or securities specified
in Section 16430 of the Government Code,
and in accordance with Section 22300 of the
Public Contract Code.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Plans and Specifications are available
at Hawthorne City Hall, Department
of PublicWorks, Engineering Division
(second floor), 4455 West 126th Street,
Hawthorne, CA 90250.
If you have any questions regarding this
project, please contact the Project Engineer,
Selena Acuna, in the Department
of PublicWorks, Engineering Division, at
(310) 349-2982.
Hawthorne Press Tribune Pub. 2/ 18, 2/25/21
HH-27036
WAGES AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY
This proposed Contract is under and subject
to Executive Order 11246, as amended,
of September 24, 1965, and to the Equal
Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Federal
Labor Provisions. The EEO requirements,
labor provisions, and wage rates are included
in the Specifications and Bid documents and
are available for inspection at the City Clerk’s
Office, City Hall, City of Hawthorne.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the City
Council has obtained the general federal prevailing
rate of per diem wages in accordance
with the law to be paid for the construction of
the above entitled Works and Improvements.
The schedule has been obtain from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
for Community Block Grant Programs of
the type and nature proposed by the City, and
reference is hereby made to copies thereof on
file in the Office of the City Engineer, which said
copies are available to any interested party upon
request. Further, a copy shall be posted at
the job site during the course of construction.
All Contractors submitting bids must conform
to current federal minimum prevailing wages.
In addition to the Contractor’s obligations as
to minimum wage rates, the Contractor shall
abide by all other provisions and requirements
stipulated in Sections 1770-1780, inclusive,
of the Labor Code of the State of California,
including, but not limited to, those dealing with
the employment of registered apprentices.
The responsibility of compliance with Section