Pinto Lake Dock Replacement Project

The City of Watsonville Parks & Community Services Department is requesting bids on the Pinto Lake Dock Replacement Project (Project No. PK-26-09064-QB), with bids due November 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through the City's OpenGov Procurement portal. Contractors must hold a valid California Class A General Engineering or Class B Building Contractor's License and maintain active Department of Industrial Relations registration; prevailing wage rates established by the State of California for Santa Cruz County apply to all workers.

The scope includes mobilization and site preparation, safe demolition of approximately 235 linear feet of existing dock panels, and complete installation of a new EZ Dock floating dock system comprising 24 dock sections, six HD piling brackets, one shoreline abutment kit, 20 bumpers, approximately 476 linear feet of dock edging, 38 tie-up cleats, a 60-inch wide by 32-foot long gangway with guardrails, and all associated hardware. The contractor is responsible for demolition debris disposal, site surveying, environmental compliance including best management practices, and coordination with existing site utilities and security measures.

Pricing is structured as a lump sum across three bid items: Mobilization and General Requirements, Demolition and Site Preparation, and Dock Equipment and Installation. The engineer's estimate is $170,000. Performance and labor/material payment bonds are required. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence, Business Automobile Liability coverage of $500,000 per accident, and Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits. No bid bond is required. Work must be completed within 15 working days of receiving the Notice to Proceed. Award notification is anticipated within 72 hours of bid opening.