Freeport Bridge Deck Repair- Rebid 2

Sacramento County is soliciting sealed bids for bridge deck repair work on the Freeport Bridge over the Sacramento River, with bids due August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 12 at 9:00 a.m. The project is subject to federal-aid highway requirements under FHWA-1273, California prevailing wage, and state and federal labor standards compliance.

A Class A California contractor's license is required. The scope includes weld repairs at approximately 188 locations (55 interior beam welds, 10 end panel welds, 120 deck welds, and 3 lateral brace bolts), joint armor plate replacement at Pier 6 and Abutment 7, pin and roller system retrofitting for the main bascule span mechanisms, painting, traffic control, and water pollution control measures. Structural steel must conform to ASTM A709 Grade 50; new bolts must meet ASTM F3125 Grade A325; welding must comply with AWS D1.1 standards; and all new welds require inorganic zinc-rich primer and two finish coats of exterior grade latex paint. Existing rollers and bushings must be replaced in-kind; existing pin support inserts shall be replaced with new self-lubricating bronze inserts (ASTM B22 material). The contractor must submit a Lead Compliance Plan and Water Pollution Control Plan and provide four portable changeable message signs. Apparent low bidders must submit welding qualifications conforming to AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.5 standards.

The estimated construction cost is $480,000. The contract specifies a thirty working-day completion period with the first working day on or before November 2, 2026, and full bridge operability required by 6:00 p.m. on November 30, 2026. Liquidated damages for delay are $3,600 per calendar day. Bid security of 10 percent of the aggregate bid amount is required, as are Payment and Performance Bonds each for 100 percent of the contract price. General liability insurance must be Four Million Dollars per occurrence and aggregate; automobile liability must be Two Million Dollars combined single limit; and contractor's pollution liability insurance must be Four Million Dollars per occurrence and aggregate if hazardous materials are encountered. Work is restricted to 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the Freeport Bridge will be closed to marine traffic during the Coast Guard-approved work window from November 1 through November 30, 2026. Pre-bid questions are due August 14 at 4:00 p.m. Award is anticipated for September 3, 2026.