Freeport Bridge Deck Repair Project

Sacramento County is procuring construction services for the Freeport Bridge Deck Repair Project through a competitively bid contract. The County of Sacramento, Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified contractor to repair the Freeport Bridge spanning the Sacramento River, with work encompassing weld repairs to the main bascule span steel structure, joint armor replacement at Pier 6 and Abutment 7, roller and pin system repairs, bridge painting, water pollution control implementation, and traffic control measures. All work must comply with 2024 County of Sacramento Standard Construction Specifications and 2024 California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, with structural steel work conforming to ASTM A709 Grade 50 specifications and welding performed per AWS D1.1 standards. The estimated construction cost is $300,000, with the project comprising ten line items including mobilization, weld assessment and repair at 28 locations, joint armor repair at 2 locations, pin and roller system repairs, and lead compliance requirements. Bidders must submit pre-bid questions by February 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., with responses due by February 17, 2026; bids must be submitted electronically by February 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with bid opening occurring automatically at 2:01 p.m. the same day. The successful contractor must possess a valid California Class A contractor's license, complete the project within thirty working days from notice to proceed, work restricted hours of 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily to maintain one operating leaf for marine traffic, and provide bid guarantees equal to 10 percent of the aggregate bid amount along with performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price.

This project is subject to prevailing wage requirements as a construction contract exceeding $25,000, with bidders required to register with the California Department of Industrial Relations and comply with all applicable wage determinations established by the Sacramento County Labor Compliance Program. The contractor must comply with the Advanced Clean Fleets regulation if applicable and submit certificates of compliance or exemptions by 4:00 p.m. on the Monday following bid opening. Extensive federal compliance requirements apply, including Title VI non-discrimination assurances, Davis-Bacon wage determinations, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act provisions, and Federal Highway Administration requirements outlined in FHWA Form 1273. The contractor must secure comprehensive insurance coverage including General Liability of $4,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate, Automobile Liability of $2,000,000 combined single limit, and Pollution Liability insurance of $4,000,000 if hazardous materials are encountered, with liquidated damages assessed at $3,600 per calendar day for delays exceeding prescribed working days. Environmental compliance requirements include development of Water Pollution Control and Lead Compliance Plans, hazardous materials management, and lead paint abatement with disposal at DTSC-permitted facilities, with all costs included in the bid price. No set-aside designations are specified in the available documentation; however, the project encompasses federal requirements applicable to federally-assisted highway projects administered by the California Department of Transportation, which may trigger certain compliance obligations related to disadvantaged business enterprises and minority or low-income population protections as outlined in the Title VI Assurances document.