1th and B Bank Stabilization Project

The City of Arcata is soliciting sealed bids for the 11th and B Bank Stabilization Project, a demolition, excavation, grading, and drainage infrastructure undertaking near the intersection of 11th Street and B Street in Arcata, California, with bids due October 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. A mandatory bidders' conference on October 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Arcata City Hall will disqualify attendees who fail to participate. A valid California Class A General Engineering contractor's license is required, and all bidders and subcontractors must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work.

The scope includes demolition, excavation, grading, drainage inlets and pipes, rock slope protection placement, asphalt and portland cement concrete placement, and detectable warnings installation. Work must be fully completed within ninety working days from the Notice to Proceed, with an anticipated start date of November 9, 2026, though this date is neither certain nor binding.

The Engineer's Estimate is $275,000 to $325,000. Bid security of 10% of the maximum bid amount is required as a cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond. The successful bidder must execute the contract and provide performance and payment bonds, each for 100% of the contract price, within ten days of the Notice of Potential Award. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code sections 1720 et seq., with rates available on the DIR website. Five percent retention will be withheld from progress payments, though substitution of securities is permitted under Public Contract Code section 22300.

Contract documents are available for download from the City's website and the Humboldt Builders Exchange website, or in printed form for $40 plus $35 shipping with 48 hours' notice. Questions should be directed to Danielle Allred, Contracts and Special Projects Manager, at (707) 825-2101 or dallred@cityofarcata.org.