RW928_RFI_County_Response_03-11-2026.pdf

This is a Request for Information (RFI) response document from the County of San Mateo Department of Public Works regarding the Lerida Court and Gabarda Way Retaining Walls Improvement Project (County Project No. RW928). The document addresses five questions submitted by potential bidders concerning technical specifications and project procedures. Key clarifications provided include confirmation that the lower concrete waler and structural shotcrete are separated by a cold joint, geocomposite drain material shall be placed continuously against existing lagging except at I-beam flanges, concrete cover over upper ground anchors shall be structural shotcrete without construction joints, and notification that the public follower list feature has been enabled for the project. The RFI deadline is Friday, March 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with sealed bids due by 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Plan holders are automatically registered if downloaded from OpenGov, or must submit a plan holder's affidavit; the plan holder list will be posted two working days prior to bid opening.

The Engineer's estimate for this civil infrastructure construction project is $3,060,000. Bidders must possess either a California Class A License or applicable Class C licenses and must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations at contract award. Contractors must obtain comprehensive general liability insurance of $1,000,000, motor vehicle liability insurance of $1,000,000, and professional liability insurance of $1,000,000, with workers' compensation insurance also required. Prevailing wage compliance under California Labor Code Section 1770 et seq. is mandatory, with rates available through the California Department of Labor Standards Enforcement. The project requires completion within 80 working days of the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $4,800 per calendar day for delays. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with Equal Employment Opportunity requirements and achieve 100 percent diversion of inert materials and 50 percent diversion of remaining construction debris. The anticipated contract award date is April 7, 2026, with work to commence within ten calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed.