Canopy 2 Site Improvements

The City of Irvine is requesting bids for construction of approximately 6.32 acres of retail and commercial exterior plaza and parking site improvements under Invitation #GP-26-0022, with bids due October 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PDT and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PDT at the Great Park Operations Trailer, 431 Phantom, Irvine. Failure to attend the pre-bid meeting results in a non-responsive bid declaration.

The scope includes civil improvements (site grading, earthwork, on-site utilities for water, fire protection, sewer, and storm drain, retaining walls, trash enclosures, cold storage and porter shed buildings, vehicular-rated pavement and parking, street improvements, and curb and gutter); landscape improvements (hardscape, flatwork, freestanding walls, fencing, gates, planting, complete irrigation systems, and site furnishings); a koi pond water feature with structural components, aquatic planting, underground utilities, lighting, underground vault, and mechanical and filtration systems; site lighting and electrical infrastructure for parking, core plaza, and back-of-house areas with underground conduits, meter, switchboard, and lighting control systems; and site signage including a corner monument wall and directional signage.

Estimated contract value is $16 million or greater on a lump-sum basis. Project duration is 230 working days excluding plant establishment and 290 working days including plant establishment. The City of Irvine's Minimum Wage Ordinance applies, requiring contractors to pay covered employees the State Minimum Wage plus $3.50 per hour; a signed Declaration of Compliance is required with the bid proposal.

Minimum qualifications include a Class A license; completion of at least two grounds-up projects as prime contractor within the last five years with gross construction costs exceeding $16 million and similar in nature; an average Experience Modification Rate of no more than 1.1 over the last five years; and gross annual revenue of at least $20 million for each of the last three years. Bid, payment, and performance bonds are required at 10%, 100%, and 100% respectively. The project is subject to the Community Workforce Agreement between the City and the Los Angeles/Orange County Building and Construction Trades Council, requiring a signed Letter of Assent, local hiring goals of 30% based on total hours worked, union worker registration, and a Pre-Job Conference. Questions are due September 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PDT. Bid offers are valid for 90 days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per working day.