709 University Avenue Drainage System Replacement Project

The Town of Los Gatos is requesting electronic bids for the 709 University Avenue Drainage System Replacement Project (Project #816-0423, Bid #27-003) with bids due October 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via the Town's procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/losgatosca.

The scope encompasses replacement of an existing storm drainage system along University Avenue and Winchester Boulevard, including thirteen bid items: traffic control, erosion and sediment control, utility coordination, clearing and grubbing, potholing, excavation and installation of insertion/receiving pits with pre-CCTV inspection, installation of new 20-inch HDPE SDR17 pipe using open trench and sliplining methods, void backfill with pressurized grout, installation of new storm drain catch basins, AC conform and HMA pavement restoration, and backyard restoration. The work encompasses comprehensive excavation and backfill procedures, dewatering systems, flow bypass systems, and stormwater quality measures in accordance with Town standards. The project requires coordination with gas, water, electricity, and telecommunications utilities and notification to homeowners associations at affected properties (709 and 711 University Avenue, 702 and 704 Winchester Boulevard, and 698 North Santa Cruz Avenue).

The contract is subject to California prevailing wage requirements and Labor Code Section 1725.5 contractor registration. The contractor must complete all work within 60 working days from the Notice to Proceed and provide performance and payment bonds as specified. Contractors and all subcontactors must maintain workers' compensation insurance in compliance with California Labor Code Section 3700. If the contract price exceeds $1 million, the contractor must certify non-involvement with Iran Contracting Act restrictions.

The contract documents incorporate the 2010 Caltrans Standard Specifications as revised. Submittals required include Traffic Control Plan, Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, Flow Bypass Plan, Dewatering Plan, pipe with fusion technician certification, storm drain catch basin components, mortar, rubber sealant, cementitious grout with mix design and compressive strength testing, HMA mix design with quality control plan, and concrete mix design specifications. CCTV photos and videos of existing conditions are available to support site evaluation.