709 University Avenue Drainage System Replacement Project

The Town of Los Gatos is requesting bids on the 709 University Avenue Drainage System Replacement Project under Bid #27-003, with electronic bids due October 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory bidders' conference on October 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the project site. The awardee must hold a valid California Class A contractor's license and DIR registration to perform public work; prevailing wage requirements apply under California Labor Code Section 1720 et seq.

The scope includes replacement and rehabilitation of a deteriorated corrugated metal storm drain system using open-trench construction and sliplining methods, installation of new HDPE storm drain pipe, construction of new storm drain structures, potholing, pressure grouting, void remediation, trench excavation and backfill, utility coordination, surface restoration, and traffic control. Work must be completed within 21 calendar days from the start date, with anticipated construction beginning in January 2027. The project requires coordination with adjacent property owners and protection of existing utilities and mature landscaping to minimize disruptions.

The estimated construction cost is $350,000. Bid security of 10 percent of the maximum bid amount is required; payment and performance bonds each equal 100 percent of the contract price are mandatory. A 5 percent retention rate will be withheld from progress payments. Liquidated damages of $3,500 per day apply for unexcused delay beyond the contract completion deadline. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance ($2,000,000 per occurrence / $4,000,000 aggregate), automobile liability insurance ($2,000,000 combined single-limit), workers' compensation insurance ($1,000,000 minimum), and pollution liability insurance ($2,000,000 minimum). All subcontractors must be DIR-registered and obtain a Town business license before performing work. The award will be made to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid within 60 days after bid opening. Electronic bids are submitted via https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/losgatosca.