Pinto Lake Dock Replacement Project

The City of Watsonville Parks & Community Services Department is requesting bids for the Pinto Lake Dock Replacement Project (Project No. PK-26-09064-QB) under Request for Bids, with electronic bids due November 2, 2026 before 10:00 a.m. through the City's OpenGov Procurement portal. The project involves demolition of approximately 235 linear feet of existing dock panels and installation of a new EZ Dock floating dock system.

The scope includes 24 floating dock sections (80" × 120"), six HD piling brackets, one shoreline abutment kit, 20 bumpers, approximately 476 linear feet of dock edging, 38 tie-up cleats, a complete G5000 Series gangway system (60" wide × 32' long), and all associated hardware and accessories. The contractor shall begin work within 15 working days of Notice to Proceed and complete the project within 30 working days. A pre-construction meeting will be held at a time designated by the project manager.

Bidders must hold a current California Class A General Engineering or Class B Building Contractor's License and maintain current Department of Industrial Relations public works registration at the time of contract award. The contractor must procure all permits and licenses, obtain a City of Watsonville Business License before contract execution, and comply with prevailing wage requirements for Santa Cruz County. Performance and payment bonds, each at 100 percent of the total contract sum, are required. All subcontractors performing work exceeding 0.5 percent of the total bid or $10,000, whichever is greater, must be listed.

Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence minimum), Business Automobile Liability ($500,000 per accident), and Workers' Compensation with statutory limits. The City of Watsonville and its officials and employees must be named as additional insureds under the Commercial General Liability policy, with coverage designated as primary.

The Engineer's estimate is $170,000. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on the total of all line items. Bid items consist of three lump sum components: Mobilization and General Requirements, Demolition and Site Preparation, and Dock Equipment and Installation. Bid opening occurs at the Old City Council Chambers on November 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.