Entrada Way Culvert Slip-Out Bank Stabilization Project

San Mateo County Department of Public Works is requesting sealed bids for the Entrada Way Culvert Slip-Out Bank Stabilization Project, a 600-foot bank stabilization and drainage improvement along La Honda Creek, with bids due July 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The project is federally funded under FEMA-4683-DR-CA and subject to prevailing wage requirements established by the California Department of Industrial Relations, with federal wage rates applicable where higher than state rates. Contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and must not appear on the debarred contractor list. Buy America requirements apply to steel and iron materials. The contractor must perform at least 50 percent of the original contract work with its own organization.

Work scope includes pavement removal and asphalt concrete repaving; new storm drain infrastructure with outfall structure in La Honda Creek south of Entrada Way; concrete and steel soldier pile retaining wall construction with ground anchors; three engineered log structures with vegetated soil lifts; creek channel realignment of approximately 190 feet; clearing, grubbing, and erosion control measures; temporary creek diversion systems; guardrail installation and removal; and revegetation and plant maintenance. In-water work is restricted to June 15 through October 15. The engineer's estimate totals $2.249 million across 65 line items.

The contractor must begin work within ten calendar days of Notice to Proceed and complete work within seventy working days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $4,800 per calendar day for delays, with additional task-specific damages of $500 per day for non-compliance with Best Management Practices or failure to submit required payroll records. Bidder's bond and separate performance and payment bonds, each equaling 100 percent of the contract price, are required. Contract award is anticipated for August 11, 2026, with Notice to Proceed issued one week thereafter. Mandatory compliance includes the Equal Employment Opportunity Program for minority employment, federal non-discrimination requirements, California Labor Code provisions including certified payroll records submission, and environmental compliance requirements.