El Dorado Beach Revetment Phase 2

The City of South Lake Tahoe Department of Public Works is requesting bids for El Dorado Beach Revetment Phase 2, a beach stabilization and restoration project with bids due July 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on July 16 at 3:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.

The scope includes removal of twelve 12-inch CMP storm drain pipes, removal of Super Sack sandbags, removal and salvage of existing sand and riprap, installation of various classes of riprap as new revetment, beach replenishment, infiltration pit installation, traffic control, installation and maintenance of temporary best management practices including a temporary water-filled dam barrier, and utility protection and coordination, all in compliance with regulatory permits and City of South Lake Tahoe Public Improvements and Engineering Standards.

Bidders must hold a California Class A General Engineering Contractor's License. The work is subject to California prevailing wage requirements under Labor Code Section 1771.1, with certified payroll reporting required through the state electronic system. Contractors must demonstrate 30 percent self-performance and submit performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract sum.

The estimated cost for the Base Bid Schedule is between $400,000 and $600,000. The City will award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder; the Total Base Bid Price includes the Base Bid Schedule Price plus the Daily Rate of Compensation for Compensable Delay multiplied by 60 calendar days. Bid security of at least 10 percent of the total aggregate bid price is required. Substantial completion is due within 30 calendar days by October 8, 2026, and final completion within 35 calendar days by October 15, 2026. Excavation and grading are restricted to May 1 through October 15. Liquidated damages are $500 per calendar day for failure to achieve substantial completion and $1,000 per calendar day for failure to achieve final completion. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is September 8, 2026.