Construction on Santa Fe Street Earthwork (Houston Ave to Riggin Ave)

The City of Visalia, California is requesting bids for construction earthwork on Santa Fe Street between Houston Avenue and Riggin Avenue, with proposals due September 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 8 at 1:00 p.m.

The scope encompasses clearing and grubbing, demolition, earthwork, storm drain installation, trail grading, erosion control, and site stabilization across a disturbed surface area exceeding five acres. The base bid includes 24 line items with three additive alternates for erosion control and site stabilization methods (hydroseeding, drill seeding, and broadcast seeding). All work must comply with California prevailing wage requirements. Contractors must hold Class A licenses and register with the State Department of Industrial Relations per SB 854. Required bonds include a 10 percent bid bond, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, and one-year Maintenance Bond. Contractors must maintain workers' compensation, general liability, and automobile liability insurance with the City named as additional insured.

The Engineer's estimate for probable construction cost is $1,150,000. Completion is required within 75 working days from Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are assessed at $4,200 per day for delays exceeding the 75 working day period. Work hours are restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with site access limited to Houston Avenue, Ferguson Avenue, and Riggin/St. Johns Parkway to minimize neighborhood impacts.

Questions must be submitted to the Purchasing Department by 4:00 p.m. on September 14, 2026.