RE-BID General Construction Services, Oaks Stairway & Overlook Project

The Watershed Conservation Authority, a California joint powers agency, is requesting bids for general construction services at the Oaks Stairway & Overlook Project on federal lands within the Angeles National Forest near Azusa, with bids due July 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Bidders must attend at least one of two mandatory pre-bid job walks scheduled for June 24 and July 1, 2026 to be eligible.

The scope encompasses demolition of existing structures (restrooms, crib walls, debris), grading and earthwork, installation of exposed-aggregate concrete paths, steps, landings, ramps, and overlook features, construction of stone barrier walls and masonry retaining walls, stone pylons, masonry seat walls, and shade trellis structures, installation of decomposed granite surfacing, drainage improvements including HDPE storm drain systems, catch basins, and media filters, parking lot improvements with asphalt paving and chip seal surface, installation of river access paths, landscape restoration, and two prefabricated Romtec Aspen Quattro (Model 1015) restroom buildings. The bid includes 46 base bid items and 14 additive alternate items.

Bidders must hold a valid California Class A or Class B contractor's license and be bonded. A bid bond or security of 10 percent of the base bid amount is required. Prevailing wage requirements apply under California Labor Code sections 1770 et seq. The apparent low bidder must provide a valid contractor's license, workers' compensation insurance certificate, general liability insurance of minimum $2,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability insurance of minimum $1,000,000, and 100 percent performance and payment bonds.

The contract duration is 149 calendar days with a tentative construction window between July and December 2026; work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Liquidated damages of $2,500 per day apply for non-completion. Award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder based on the lowest total base bid without consideration of additive alternates. Requests for Information are due July 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM; addenda will be issued by July 15, 2026.