Frontage Median Bioswale Installation Project

The City of Covina, California is requesting sealed bids for the Frontage Median Bioswale Installation Project (Project No. P2702), with bids due June 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall, 125 E. College Street, Covina, California 91723-2199.

All bidders must hold a valid Class "A" Contractor's license from the California State Contractors License Board at the time of bid submission and must register with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under Labor Code Section 1770 et seq.

The scope encompasses installation of bioswale at frontage median, sidewalk, curb and gutter, ramps, parkway trees, and related work as detailed in the Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents. The engineer's estimate is $275,000. The contractor has forty-five calendar days to complete all work. All bids must remain valid for sixty calendar days after the bid opening date.

Each bid must be accompanied by a cashier's check, certified check, or Bidder's Bond in an amount not less than 10 percent of the total bid amount. Upon award, the contractor must provide faithful performance and payment bonds each equal to the contract price. Five percent of all progress payments will be withheld as retention, though contractors may substitute securities or request direct payment to an escrow agent. Liquidated damages are set at $500.00 per working day for delays.

The contractor must warrant all work against defective workmanship and materials for one year from completion and acceptance by the City. Bid documents are available for a non-refundable fee of $60 per set or $65 if mailed.