Alley Improvement Project Area No. 7

The City of La Habra Public Works Department is requesting sealed bids for Alley Improvement Project Area No. 7 (Project 2-R-25), with bids due September 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. through the City's PlanetBids electronic portal. A Class "A" or Class "C8" Contractor's License is required, and the project is subject to California prevailing wage requirements under Labor Code Sections 1720–1861.

The scope encompasses furnishing all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals for comprehensive alley improvements including mobilization, storm water best management practices, excavation and disposal, Portland cement concrete and asphalt concrete pavement, curbs with weep holes, curb ramps with detectable warning surfaces, header boards, alley approaches, sidewalks, manhole frame and cover replacement, tree stump removal, street tree root pruning, and driveway construction. Work will commence on October 19, 2026 and must be completed within 40 working days from the Notice to Proceed. The project involves sequential construction in the "I" Alley (Alley Nos. 7, 19, 21, 81, and 82) followed by Alley No. 5.

Bidders must submit a bid guarantee equal to 10 percent of the total bid amount via cashier's check or surety bond by the bid opening deadline. Upon contract award, the successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price and maintain comprehensive insurance including general liability with minimum limits of $2 million per occurrence and $4 million general aggregate, and automobile liability of $2 million combined single limit. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per calendar day for failure to complete within the specified timeframe and $500 per calendar day for each excavation left open over weekends or holidays. Questions are due September 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. through PlanetBids. Partial monthly payments are available with 5 percent retention from each progress estimate. All contractors and subcontractors must register with the Department of Industrial Relations and comply with apprenticeship and certified payroll submission requirements.