Construction of the Murphy's Community Park Lighting Improvement Project

Calaveras County Department of Public Works is requesting bids on the Murphy's Community Park Lighting Improvement Project (ITB #26-1200-10-912), with bids due October 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. via Public Purchase and a written-question deadline of October 7, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

The scope covers demolition of existing lighting panel and sub panel, installation of new lighting panel and sub panel, conduits, pull boxes, light poles and foundations, and appurtenant work in compliance with Caltrans Standard Specifications. Alternative 1 includes removal of existing light poles on Main Street, installation of new light poles, and installation of protective bollards. The contractor must furnish all necessary labor, tools, materials, appliances, and equipment.

The base contract value is $530,000 for 40 working days; with Alternative Bid Items included, the total cost is $725,000 and contract term extends to 50 working days. The project is subject to Buy America requirements under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and California Air Resources Board compliance requirements for vehicle fleets. General prevailing wage rates as determined by the California Department of Industrial Relations apply.

Bidders must hold a Class A general engineering contractor license or a combination of Class C licenses constituting a majority of the work and must be registered as a public works contractor pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Public Contract Code. All subcontractors performing work exceeding one-half of one percent of the total bid or $10,000, whichever is greater, must be listed with their California contractor license numbers and public works contractor registration numbers. Bidders must submit bidder's security equal to at least 10 percent of their bid (bidder's bond or other acceptable security); the successful bidder must furnish a payment bond and performance bond each equal to at least 100 percent of the total bid.

County responses to written questions will be posted by October 9, 2026. The apparent successful bidder will be notified October 19, 2026, with anticipated contract award on November 24, 2026.