Richland Avenue Reconstruction

The City of Ceres Engineering Department is requesting sealed bids for Richland Avenue Reconstruction from Hatch Road to Herndon Avenue in Ceres, California (Project Number 2536), with bids due August 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bidders must hold a valid California Class A Contractor License at the time of bid submission and comply with prevailing wage requirements per California Labor Code, with wage rates established by the Director of Industrial Relations for Stanislaus County.

The scope encompasses storm drain improvements, traffic-signal modifications, street lighting, signage and striping, Full-Depth Recycling (FDR-C) of roadway pavement, asphalt paving, and reconstruction of curb, gutter, sidewalks, curb ramps, and driveway approaches as necessary to achieve ADA compliance. The work spans 41 line items covering removal of existing infrastructure, installation of new drainage systems, pavement reconstruction, lighting, and restoration. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with prevailing wage laws, apprenticeship requirements, payroll record-keeping, and water quality management standards including the Statewide Construction General Permit for storm water discharges. Contractor registration with the Department of Industrial Relations is mandatory per Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.

The contract time is 60 working days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $5,200 per calendar day for delays beyond contract time. Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified check equal to 10 percent of the base bid price. Contract retainage is 5 percent of progress payments, though contractors may substitute securities to eliminate retainage. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds each in the full amount of the contract price within 10 working days of Notice of Award. The City will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the base bid price.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the City Engineering Department. Questions must be submitted by August 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to Joshua Ramirez at joshua.ramirez@ceres.gov.