Construct basin d at east side regional park (esrp)

The City of Visalia is seeking a qualified contractor to construct Basin D at the East Side Regional Park through Request for Bid (RFB-25-26-05), a comprehensive infrastructure development project located in Tulare County, California. The project requires a Class A contractor's license and involves extensive site development, including earthwork, storm drainage infrastructure, trail construction, landscaping, and irrigation improvements. The bid is scheduled for submission by 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting set for Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the project site. The total project duration is 125 working days, and the Engineer's estimated construction cost is $2,693,000. The project will be funded by the California Green Infrastructure Grant Program and requires detailed compliance with multiple technical specifications, including environmental regulations, prevailing wage requirements, and Department of Industrial Relations registration. Bidders must provide a bid bond of at least 10% of the total bid amount and submit comprehensive documentation including various certifications related to equal employment opportunity, clean air and water compliance, and non-collusion affidavits.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though contractors must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations and provide electronic payroll records. The project includes specific requirements for worker protection, dust control, wildlife surveys, and environmental awareness training, indicating a complex regulatory landscape. The project involves constructing a groundwater recharge basin spanning approximately 51.3 acres, with specific landscape design featuring 158 native trees and 346 native shrubs. The project has grant funding involvement from the Sequoia Conservation Corp (CSET), which has an option to participate in the construction. The landscape design emphasizes water efficiency, native plant selection, and follows California's Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Environmental considerations are significant, with the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District requiring detailed recordkeeping and reporting during and after construction. The project will require sophisticated technical integration, including an irrigation system with 8 remote control valves, multiple pipe sizes, drip emitters, rotator sprinklers, and moisture sensors.