Midtown Fresno Trail: Herndon Canal Metro Trail from Shields to McKinley (Midtown Trial Segment 3)

The City of Fresno is requesting sealed bids for construction of the Midtown Fresno Trail, a 1.35-mile pedestrian and cycling trail segment along the Herndon Canal, with bids due July 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PDT. The awardee must hold a valid California Class A license from the Department of Industrial Relations.

The scope encompasses installation of the trail from Shields Avenue and First Street to McKinley Avenue and Millbrook Avenue, including minor roadway and crossing improvements, a City-furnished prefabricated pedestrian bridge, ADA ramp upgrades, and amenities such as benches, trail lighting, drinking fountains, bicycle racks, dog waste stations, signage, striping, landscaping, and irrigation. The trail is part of a larger 7.1-mile Metropolitan Trails System that will ultimately connect four additional segments to form a major central Fresno loop. Work requires coordination with the City of Fresno, Fresno Irrigation District, County of Fresno, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, and PG&E.

The project duration is 120 working days following the Notice to Proceed. The contract is awarded on a lump-sum basis. A bid bond equal to 10 percent of the bid amount is required, along with performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of contract value. Liquidated damages are assessed at five thousand dollars per calendar day of delay. Bids remain valid for 64 days from the opening date.

A remote pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PDT; attendance is encouraged but not required. Questions and submissions are managed through the PlanetBids Vendor Portal. Contact Adrian Ontiveros at 559-621-1165 or Purchasing@fresno.gov for additional information.