Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge (CIP No. 70257) & Neighborhood D South Phase 2 Package #2 Improvements (CIP No. 70256)

The City of Tustin is requesting sealed bids for construction of the Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge (CIP No. 70257) and Neighborhood D South Phase 2 Package #2 Improvements (CIP No. 70256), with bids due August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via electronic submission through OpenGov and a non-mandatory pre-bid site walk-through on August 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope encompasses fine grading, asphalt rubberized hot mix roadway overlay, removals and adjustments, wet and dry utilities installation, hardscape and landscaping with irrigation systems, pavement striping, signing and delineation, traffic signal installation and interconnection, street lighting, pathway lighting, and construction of a pedestrian bridge spanning Armstrong Avenue. The project area covers the Neighborhood D South region bounded by Armstrong Avenue, Warner Avenue, Airship Avenue, and Compass Avenue, with a Linear Park area west of Armstrong Avenue and north of Airship Avenue. Specific deliverables include 224 linear feet of 12-inch PVC storm drain pipe, 2,570 tons of asphalt rubberized hot mix overlay, traffic signal installation at Warner Avenue and Veterans Way, and structural concrete work including cast-in-drilled-hole piling and 190,114 pounds of reinforcing steel. The pedestrian bridge deck spans approximately 236 feet with 43 railing posts and integrated LED lighting; foundation design features 48-inch and 72-inch cast-in-drilled-hole piles based on geotechnical investigation.

The Engineer's Estimate is $10 million. The project schedule allows 250 working days for completion, with contract execution required within ten working days of award notification. Liquidated damages are set at $6,700 per calendar day. Contractors must hold a valid California Class A Contractor's License and comply with prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code sections 1770 et seq., submitting certified payroll records every two weeks. Bid security equal to 10 percent of the total bid amount, performance bonds and payment bonds each at 100 percent of contract amount, and minimum workers' compensation and liability insurance coverage of $2,000,000 single-limit are required. Questions are due August 13, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.