Paradise Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement D100198 WA-2026-340

Washoe County, Nevada (issuing through the City of Reno Public Works Department) is requesting bids on the Paradise Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project D100198 (WA-2026-340), with proposals due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time and virtual bid opening at 2:15 p.m. Nevada State Contractor's License and City of Reno Business License are required. Prevailing wage under Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 338 applies.

The scope encompasses demolition and disposal of the existing pedestrian bridge, installation of two new concrete abutment structures with footings and wingwalls, placement of a pre-fabricated pedestrian bridge, asphalt pavement replacement (633 square feet), concrete curb replacement, bollards, handrails, channel restoration including riprap placement, and stormwater protection. Base bid items include mobilization/demobilization, aggregate base backfill, existing bridge removal, new abutment installation, curb and retaining wall work, steel truss bridge installation, safety railing replacement (30 linear feet), and riprap salvage and relocation. A force account of 5–10% of total base bid price is anticipated. Detailed plans and specifications are provided in the project plans document (05_D100198_PLANS.pdf).

The contract duration is forty work days, including up to three weather days, with extensions available for additional weather delays. Bidders claiming preference under NRS 338.0117 and 338.147 must demonstrate at least 50% Nevada resident workers and Nevada-registered vehicles; preference-claiming bidders must submit certificates of eligibility and affidavits within 2 hours of bid opening.

A 5% bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check is required. The successful bidder will be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Performance and labor/materials bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount are required. Commercial general liability insurance of at least $2 million per occurrence with $4 million general aggregate, automobile liability of at least $1 million, workers' compensation at statutory limits, and completed operations liability insurance must be maintained. The three lowest bidders must submit detailed subcontractor lists (1% threshold), labor and equipment rates, and preference affidavits within 2 hours of bid opening. Certified payrolls must be submitted electronically through LCPtracker weekly.