Pogonip Creek Culvert and Channel Cleaning 2026

The City of Santa Cruz is requesting bids on sediment removal and channel clearing at Pogonip Creek under IFB Public Works-0309, with bids due June 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Local businesses receive a 2% preference discount and locally owned businesses receive a 4% preference discount. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on firm-fixed pricing with no escalation permitted.

The scope consists of sediment removal from two culverts (N9-UI303-N9-UO302, a 48-inch diameter pipe approximately 36 feet long; and N9-UI304-N9-UO305, a 12-inch diameter pipe approximately 20 feet long) and clearing approximately 60 feet of open channel between them to maintain steady water flow. The sediment is documented as soft and spongy as of March 25, 2026. Work must comply with the City's storm water management best management practices, including erosion and sediment control measures, a 50% construction waste recycling minimum, and containment protocols for hazardous materials. Contractors must possess a current California Class A license at award, obtain a City of Santa Cruz business license before commencing work, comply with prevailing wage and Living Wage Ordinance requirements, register with the California Department of Industrial Relations, maintain Professional Liability, Commercial General Liability, Auto Liability, and Workers' Compensation insurance, and provide three client references demonstrating similar experience within the past five years. Work is authorized under California Department of Fish and Wildlife Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-SCR-46003-R3 and restricted to June 15 through October 15 annually, with mandatory pre-construction biological surveys and daily clearance surveys by qualified biologists.

The Engineer's Estimate is $30,000. The contract term is one year from award notification with potential renewals by written agreement. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 1125 River Street, Santa Cruz. Questions are due June 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with responses issued by June 23. Contractors must notify the City at least five working days before commencing work and attend a mandatory site walk with a City employee.