RFB - cole grade road improvements phase 1

The County of San Diego Department of Public Works is requesting bids on Cole Grade Road Improvements Phase 1 (RFB 13199, Oracle Project 1003046), a 1.07-mile roadway construction project in Valley Center with bids due July 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The prime contractor must be prequalified by the County per Board of Supervisors Policy F-41, hold a valid California Class A General Engineering Contractor license, and meet or exceed a 3% Small-Local Business Subcontractor Participation Requirement, submitting a completed Small-Local Business Utilization Plan (Form PC611) and, if applicable, a Self-Certification Form (PC610).

The scope encompasses drainage improvements, bridge construction over Keys Creek (replacing double 8-foot by 8-foot box culverts with a 56.8-foot span bridge), traffic signal installation, utility work (AT&T telecommunications, Mediacom fiber optic cable, SDG&E transmission line 6926 and other distribution infrastructure, and VCMWD waterline), irrigation and planting, green street infrastructure, clearing and grubbing, demolition, decomposed granite pathway construction, signage and striping, and fencing. The base bid includes 190 line items with estimated quantities; three additive alternates cover Joint Utility Trench work, VCMWD Waterline Work, and SDG&E Transmission Electric Work. Place of performance is Cole Grade Road between Cool Valley Ranch Road and West Oak Glen Road in unincorporated San Diego County.

The County's estimated total project cost is $27.296 million. The contract unit prices will be locked in for the project duration, with payment for actual quantities performed. Performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract amount are required. All work must conform to the 2015 Caltrans Standard Specifications for Division I and 2025 Standard Specifications for remaining divisions. Contractors and subcontractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code Section 1720 et seq., the Working Families Ordinance, California Air Resources Board In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets regulations, and labor registration requirements under Labor Code Section 1725.5. Questions must be submitted in writing through the County's BuyNet website at least 10 days prior to bid opening. Bid security of at least 10% of the bid amount must accompany each submission. Award is anticipated within 75 calendar days from bid opening; additive alternates not included in the initial award may be added if additional funding becomes available.