Greenleaf Avenue Water Main Replacement

The Whittier Utility Authority is requesting sealed bids for the abandonment and replacement of a water main on Greenleaf Avenue in Los Angeles County, California, with proposals due November 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope includes removal of 12 existing fire hydrant assemblies; furnishing and installation of 3,300 linear feet of 12-inch PVC pipe (DR18) with fittings and restraints; installation of 61 one-inch, 24 two-inch, and 3 four-inch water service laterals with meter boxes; installation of 14 fire service connections ranging from 4 to 8 inches; installation of 15 fire hydrant assemblies; gate and butterfly valves; tree evaluation and removal; and four 2-inch HDPE conduit installations spanning 3,300 linear feet with pull boxes and main connection tie-ins at multiple street locations. All work shall conform to the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook), latest edition.

Bidders must hold a current California Class A General Contractor's License, maintain Department of Industrial Relations registration, and obtain a City of Whittier business license before contract execution. Prevailing wage requirements apply per California Labor Code. The contractor must commence work within 10 working days of contract execution and complete all work within 70 working days from Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages of $4,800 per calendar day apply for work remaining incomplete beyond the 70-working-day deadline.

Proposals must include a 10 percent bid guarantee (certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond). The successful bidder must furnish a Faithful Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond, each at 100 percent of contract price, from A.M. Best, Duff and Phelps, Moody's, Standard and Poor's, or Weiss Research-rated sureties. Required insurance includes workers' compensation at statutory limits, employer's liability of at least $1 million, commercial general liability of at least $2 million per occurrence ($4 million aggregate), and automobile liability of at least $1 million per occurrence ($2 million aggregate).

The contractor must obtain no-fee encroachment permits from the City of Whittier Public Works Department. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder within 30 working days of proposal receipt. Questions must be submitted in writing by October 29, 2026 via email to pubwks@cityofwhittier.org.