Police Department Headquarters Project

The City of Manteca, California is requesting sealed bids for construction of a new Police Department Headquarters facility (CIP No. 24701) with bids due October 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This is a restricted competition: only three pre-qualified contractors are eligible — Penta Amoroso, Roebbelen Contracting, Inc., and Swinerton Builders Corporation. Pre-qualification closed May 13, 2026.

The scope encompasses a new Police Department Headquarters and Support Building at 682 South Main Street, Manteca, with site improvements including grading, paving, utilities, drainage, landscaping, secure parking, generator infrastructure, communications and security systems, fire protection and alarm systems, commissioning support, and project closeout to deliver a fully operational facility.

The estimated contract value is $63 million. Substantial Completion is required within 540 calendar days and Final Completion within 609 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, anticipated November 5, 2026. Liquidated damages are $5,000 per calendar day for schedule failure. All bidders must hold a valid California Class B contractor's license at bid submission and be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations. Bidders must demonstrate experience with at least three comparable projects completed within the last five years and submit a preliminary project schedule.

Bid guaranty bond must be not less than 10% of total bid amount; successful bidders must furnish Faithful Performance and Payment Bonds each equal to 100% of contract price from admitted sureties. No bid may be withdrawn for 120 calendar days after bid opening.

The City reserves preference for Local Business Enterprises (LBEs) meeting specific criteria, provided the LBE bid is within 5% of the lowest bid. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and job walk is scheduled for September 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the project site. Written questions are due September 23, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with responses posted at https://www.manteca.gov/departments/project-bid. Addendum 1 was posted September 27, 2026. City Council award is scheduled for October 20, 2026.