Summary

This is a draft email notification regarding trade journal publications for the Freeport Bridge Deck Repair Project, a construction services contract issued by the Sacramento County Department of Transportation. The project encompasses repair work on the Freeport Bridge spanning the Sacramento River, including weld repairs to the main bascule span steel structure, joint armor replacement, roller and pin system repairs, bridge painting, water pollution control implementation, and traffic control measures. The contract comprises ten line items with an estimated construction cost of $300,000. Pre-bid questions must be submitted by February 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., with responses provided by February 17, 2026. Bids are due electronically by February 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with automatic bid opening at 2:01 p.m. the same day. The successful contractor must complete the project within thirty working days from notice to proceed and work restricted hours of 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily to maintain one operating leaf for marine traffic.

The project requires bidders to possess a valid California Class A contractor's license and submit bid guarantees equal to 10 percent of the aggregate bid amount along with performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Liquidated damages of $3,600 per calendar day apply for delays exceeding prescribed working days. The contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements and Sacramento County Labor Compliance Program wage determinations. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage including General Liability of $4,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate, Automobile Liability of $2,000,000 combined single limit, and Pollution Liability insurance of $4,000,000 if hazardous materials are encountered. All work must comply with 2024 County of Sacramento and California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, with structural steel work conforming to ASTM A709 Grade 50 specifications and welding performed per AWS D1.1 standards. The project is subject to federal compliance requirements including Title VI non-discrimination assurances, Davis-Bacon wage determinations, and Federal Highway Administration requirements.