The Lee Road Trail - Phase 1 project is a public infrastructure procurement by the City of Watsonville, located in Santa Cruz County, California. The project encompasses comprehensive road and trail improvements, specifically focusing on Harkins Slough Road and the adjacent Lee Road area. Key deliverables include road widening, sidewalk installation, ADA ramps, storm drain modifications, pavement repairs, fencing, guard rail placement, and construction of an 8' wide bike and pedestrian path with 2' shoulders. The project requires precise civil engineering work involving grading, excavation, culvert installation, striping, signing, and hydroseeding. The contract opportunity was posted on September 9, 2025, with proposals due by October 7, 2025. Construction is scheduled to occur within a defined window from April 15th to October 15th, 2026. Contractors must demonstrate technical capabilities in transportation infrastructure construction, compliance with federal wage determinations, and ability to navigate complex environmental and regulatory requirements. The contract includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 16%, with specific documentation requirements for DBE involvement. Bidders must submit detailed DBE confirmation forms, a bidder's list, and documentation of good faith efforts to engage DBE subcontractors within 5 calendar days of bid opening. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the project involves federal funding and requires performance and payment bonds. The project does not mandate a Project Labor Agreement, though comprehensive labor standards and environmental compliance measures are in place. Contractors must carry specific insurance, provide a one-year warranty on work, and comply with prevailing wage regulations. The geotechnical report indicates complex site conditions, including liquefaction potential and seismic risks, which will require specialized construction techniques, particularly for the pedestrian bridge spanning Struve Slough. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in managing challenging geological environments and adherence to strict regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictional authorities.
Name | Description | Size | Type (Click to sort descending) | Posted (Click to sort descending) |
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APPENDIX_A_-_GEOTECHNICAL_REPORT_Pacific_Crest.pdf | 17MB | 9/3/25 | ||
TECHNICAL_SPECIFICATIONS_Mesiti_and_Miller.pdf | 510KB | 9/3/25 | ||
APPENDIX_C_-_Erosivity_Waiver.pdf | 92KB | 9/3/25 | ||
Project_Labor_Agreement.pdf | 1MB | 8/18/25 | ||
Bid_Guarantee_Bond_Form.pdf | 192KB | 8/25/25 |