2025-2026 Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project

The City of Hayward, California is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for specialized sewer manhole rehabilitation services under the 2025-2026 Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project. The procurement seeks an experienced and qualified contractor to rehabilitate 21 aging manhole structures serving approximately 160,000 residents across 325 miles of sewer mains in Alameda County. The scope of work consists of two primary categories: channelizing existing manhole bottoms with concrete to enable smooth wastewater flow and rehabilitating manholes through application of mortar and epoxy composite corrosion barrier lining systems. Contractors must provide five pricing line items including mobilization/demobilization, traffic control, sewer bypassing and flow control, rehabilitate existing manhole (10 units), and channelize existing manhole (12 units), with all work required to be completed within 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed date. Qualified contractors must hold a California state contractor's license, demonstrate a minimum of five years of direct experience in sewer manhole rehabilitation, and provide evidence of successful completion of at least five similar projects within the past two years. The City will award to the lowest-cost proposal meeting all specified experience and qualifications requirements. Electronic bid submissions are required through the OpenGov Procurement platform with questions due by May 1, 2026, and proposals due by May 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., with intent to award notification on May 22, 2026.

The City has not established set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise designations for this procurement; however, all workers are subject to prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., and contractors must register with the Department of Industrial Relations before commencing work. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is identified in the procurement documents. Successful contractors must furnish Labor and Materials Bonds and Performance Bonds in amounts equal to 110 percent of the contract price, maintain Workers' Compensation insurance, and carry public liability insurance with minimum single limits of $1,000,000. Contractors must comply with all applicable state and federal laws, OSHA standards, City of Hayward Municipal Code regulations, and submit proof of a valid City of Hayward business license prior to work commencement. Liquidated damages are assessed at $300 per calendar day for delays beyond the 90-day completion deadline, and the City will reimburse permit fees at cost. No specific contract award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents; pricing will be determined through the competitive bidding process with award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.