4702_NTC_TradeJournals_email_Draft.pdf

This is a draft email regarding trade journals related to the Freeport Bridge Deck Repair Project procurement by the Sacramento County Department of Transportation. The project encompasses construction services for weld repairs to the main bascule span steel structure, joint armor replacement at two locations, roller and pin system repairs, bridge painting, water pollution control implementation, and traffic control measures on the Freeport Bridge spanning the Sacramento River. The work comprises ten line items including mobilization and weld assessment and repair at 28 locations. Pre-bid questions must be submitted by February 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., with responses due 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 possess a valid California Class A contractor's license and complete the project within thirty working days from notice to proceed, working restricted hours of 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily.

The estimated construction cost is $300,000. Bidders must provide 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. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements and Davis-Bacon wage determinations as a federally-assisted highway project. The contractor must secure 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. Liquidated damages are assessed at $3,600 per calendar day for delays exceeding prescribed working days. Work must comply with 2024 County of Sacramento Standard Construction Specifications, 2024 California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, ASTM A709 Grade 50 specifications for structural steel, and AWS D1.1 standards for welding. Environmental compliance requirements include development of Water Pollution Control and Lead Compliance Plans with lead paint abatement disposal at DTSC-permitted facilities.