Highway 43 Pipeline Relocation Project

The City of Shafter, California is requesting sealed bids for the Highway 43 Pipeline Relocation Project (PW2026-05), with bids due October 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall, 336 Pacific Avenue, Shafter. This is a public works project subject to prevailing wage rates under California Department of Industrial Relations standards.

The scope encompasses relocation of water and storm drain infrastructure along Highway 43, including installation of 8-inch and 12-inch water pipes, storm drain pipes, valve assemblies, fire hydrants, and associated appurtenances. Work includes utility locating, potholing, sewer manhole adjustments, jack-and-bore operations beneath Santa Fe Way, pavement sawcutting, aggregate base replacement, and asphalt pavement replacement. The contract term is 45 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

All contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations prior to bid opening and maintain active registration throughout project duration. Contractors must comply with California Air Resources Board off-road diesel equipment regulations effective January 1, 2024, and submit valid Certificates of Reported Compliance with their bids.

Each bid must include a bid guarantee of not less than 10% of total bid price in the form of cash, certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond from a California-admitted surety company. The successful bidder must execute the contract and provide performance and payment bonds, each equal to 100% of the contract price, within ten working days of receiving Notice of Award. The City will award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on base bid alone.

Bid documents are available at no charge for the first set, with additional sets available for $20.00 each, or electronically through www.shafter.com. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 720 Commerce Way to review existing site conditions. Liquidated damages apply for contractor delays as specified in the Special Conditions. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids.