Milton Road over Hoods Creek Bridge Replacement

The County of Stanislaus Department of Public Works is requesting bids for the Milton Road over Hoods Creek Bridge Replacement project, a federal-aid construction project (BRLS-5938(262), Contract No. 200011), with bids due August 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via PlanetBids and public opening at Stanislaus County Public Works in Modesto, California. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code and federal Davis-Bacon wage rates, and contractors must hold a valid Class A General Engineering Contractor's License.

Scope encompasses vegetation removal, temporary water diversion and crossing installation, excavation, bridge removal and construction, rock slope protection placement, and roadway reconstruction across 84 line items including construction staking, traffic control, erosion control, structural excavation and backfill, steel pipe piling, cast-in-place concrete, bridge reinforcing steel, and asphalt paving. The project is subject to Buy America requirements and federal-aid construction provisions.

The estimated construction cost is approximately $5.765 million. The Board of Supervisors is expected to award the contract by November 3, 2026, with a conditional Notice to Proceed on January 4, 2027, and Notice to Proceed on March 15, 2027. Work must commence within five calendar days of Notice to Proceed and be completed within 165 working days. A pre-construction conference is required prior to Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages of $15,000 per calendar day apply for work in conflict with PG&E overhead distribution lines between June 1–15, 2027.

Bids require performance and payment bonds. The Bidder's Bond must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the County prior to bid opening in an amount equal to ten percent of the total bid. The last day for contractors' clarification requests is August 19, 2026, with addendum issuance by August 21, 2026 if required. Special conditions include swallow exclusion plans, tree removal activities, creek diversion management, PG&E coordination compliance, and a federal trainee program requirement of six trainees or apprentices.