Avenue 50 Bridge over Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel Improvement Project

The City of Coachella is requesting sealed bids for Avenue 50 Irrigation Lateral Abandonments and Tile Drain Relocations (City Project No. ST-69), with bids due July 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the City's Engineering Offices, 53462 Enterprise Way, Coachella, California. A non-mandatory but highly recommended pre-bid meeting and site visit will be held June 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the same location. Prevailing wage rates established by the California Department of Industrial Relations are mandatory, and all contractors and subcontractors must register with and maintain active registration with the Department of Industrial Relations throughout the project.

The scope consists of abandoning U.S. Bureau of Reclamation irrigation laterals 108.2-3.9 and relocating existing tile-drain facilities within three assessor parcel numbers (778170009, 778170011, 778180004) on property owned by Peter Rabbit Farms. All construction activities must meet the standards and approval of the City of Coachella, the Coachella Valley Water District, and the property owner. Base Bid Area 1 work must be completed within 40 working days from the Notice to Proceed.

General contractors must hold a valid California Class A (General Engineering) and/or Class C-34 (Pipeline Contractor) license at time of bid submission; all subcontractors must hold valid, suitable licenses for their respective work. Each bid must include a bid bond, cash, or certified check equal to at least ten percent of the total bid price payable to the City. The successful bidder must furnish a Faithful Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond, each equal to 100 percent of the contract price, from a California-admitted surety insurer. Certified payroll records must be submitted electronically to the Labor Commissioner with proof of submission provided to the City within two days.

The City will award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on the total Base Bid Area 1 sum. Bids remain valid for 90 calendar days after the bid opening date. Requests for Information are due to Brianna Greenwood, Senior Civil Engineer, by 5:00 p.m. on June 25, 2026. Plans, specifications, and contract documents are available through PlanIT Print Works at (760) 345-2500 or www.planitplanroom.com; bidders must register on the plan holder's list to receive all addendums prior to submission.