City Entry Monuments Project

The City of San Juan Capistrano is requesting sealed bids for the City Entry Monuments Project, an infrastructure construction project with bids due October 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through PlanetBids. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at both monument sites.

The scope encompasses construction of two city entry monuments — one at the median north of Old Mission Road and Ortega Highway, and the second in the center median on Camino Capistrano east of the Costco Parking Lot — including electrical work for sign lighting, landscaping and irrigation improvements for planters, and all associated appurtenances as detailed in contract documents. Class A contractor licenses are required for all contractors and subcontractors, which must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations. All workers are subject to Orange County prevailing wage rates under California Labor Code provisions, including apprenticeship requirements.

The Engineer's Estimate is $430,000, with contract duration of 60 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Bid security of 10 percent of the total bid price is required, submitted as cash, certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond. The successful bidder must provide a Faithful Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond, each equal to 100 percent of the contract price from a California-admitted surety insurer. Liquidated damages accrue for each calendar day of delay beyond the contract completion date at a rate specified in the Special Conditions. The City will award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on the base bid alone. Bids must be valid for 90 calendar days after opening. Prospective bidders must examine both sites and all contract documents and verify receipt of all addenda through PlanetBids prior to submission.