Llano Lane Storm Drain Improvement Project

Sacramento County's Department of Water Resources is soliciting bids for the Llano Lane Storm Drain Improvement Project (Contract #4549), a critical infrastructure enhancement targeting drainage system upgrades in the Fair Oaks area. The procurement involves installing approximately 590 linear feet of new drainage pipeline along Llano Lane, which includes installing and replacing storm drain pipes, four manholes, and one drainage inlet. Contractors must possess a General Engineering Contractor (Class A) or Pipeline Contractor (Class C-34) license to bid, and all bidders are required to be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations. The bid submission deadline is April 21, 2022, at 2:00 pm, with electronic responses mandatory through the Sacramento County Electronic Bidding Portal. Evaluation criteria include technical compliance with detailed project specifications, which cover concrete work, pipe materials, trench excavation, backfilling, and installation techniques. The project has a 40-working day completion timeline with liquidated damages of $1,635 per calendar day for delays, and contractors must provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating capability to execute the infrastructure improvements.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, and the estimated construction cost is $461,400.00. Bidders must submit a bid guarantee of at least 10% of their total bid amount in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check. Insurance requirements include general liability coverage of $3 million per occurrence, and contractors must provide payment and performance bonds for 100% of the contract price. The project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review under Section 15301, Class 1, as it represents the continued operation of an existing facility with negligible expansion of use. The infrastructure improvement will replace an existing clogged drainage line and is designed to address reported flooding issues in a low-density residential area covering approximately 6 acres. Contractors will be responsible for comprehensive work including erosion control, water pollution prevention, traffic management, and stormwater quality management, with all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to be provided by the successful bidder.