2026 Pavement Preservation Project

San Mateo County is requesting sealed bids on a pavement preservation project spanning approximately 14.6 miles in the Montara and Miramar areas of unincorporated San Mateo County, with bids due June 4, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at the County Executive's Office, 500 County Center, 5th Floor, Redwood City, California.

The scope comprises micro-surfacing on 190,700 square yards, asphalt concrete pavement repair of 4,120 tons, thermoplastic pavement markings and legends totaling 13,600 square feet, thermoplastic traffic striping of 7,400 linear feet, 55 channelizers, and 200 pavement markers across 94 streets in Montara and 19 streets in Miramar. Work must conform to 2018 Caltrans Standard Plans, San Mateo County Standard Details dated February 2022, and 2018 State Standard Specifications. The contractor must notify Underground Service Alert at least two working days prior to excavation and is liable for utility damage. School area work within 0.25 miles of schools is restricted to 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with standard work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The contractor must maintain at least one unobstructed, flagger-controlled traffic lane of 10 feet minimum width for streets wider than 20 feet or obtain approval for road closure.

The Engineer's Estimate is $3,115,000. The County will retain five percent of progress payments and five percent of material costs as security. Liquidated damages are $4,800 per calendar day for delays beyond the sixty working-day completion deadline. The Notice to Proceed is anticipated by end of July 2026; the contractor must commence work within ten calendar days of receiving it and complete within sixty working days.

Contractors must register with the California Department of Industrial Relations and possess either a Class A license or applicable combination of Class C licenses. Prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code apply. Bids may not be withdrawn for forty-five days after opening. The County anticipates contract award by June 23, 2026. Bidders must register on the OpenGov platform or complete a Plan Holder's Affidavit; written inquiries are due at least five working days before bid opening.