Simmons Island Habitat Restoration Project

Stockton Port District is requesting sealed bids for the Simmons Island Habitat Restoration Project, a public works construction contract (Project No. 220002) with bids due July 1, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference on June 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Port Administration Building. Bidders must hold a California "A" Contractor License and comply with prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code Sections 1777.1 and 1777.7.

The scope encompasses regrading previously placed dredged material, scarifying subsoil, salvaging and importing vegetation, hydroseeding upland and transitional wetland areas (18 acres combined), planting 505 plugs, and demolishing an interior containment berm to improve the Rich Island Duck Club's wetland habitats and water management capabilities on Simmons Island in Suisun Bay. The project includes 14 base bid items and three additive items for subsoil scarification, soil amendments, and additional plant procurement. Grading work is constrained to April 15 through October 31, 2026, with all work completion required by October 31, 2026.

Bidders must submit a 10 percent bid bond, bidder registration form, subcontractors list, non-collusion affidavit, and evidence of three completed similar projects within the last 10 years. Key personnel qualifications and a detailed project schedule are required. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsible responsive bidder. Award is anticipated within 90 days of bid opening.

Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $5 million per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $5 million per accident, Workers' Compensation with statutory limits and Employers' Liability of $1 million, and Contractors' Pollution Legal Liability of $1 million per occurrence. Successful bidders must execute the Agreement, Construction Performance Bond, and Construction Labor and Material Payment Bond within seven days of Notice of Award. Bid protests must be filed in writing within 10 days of Notice of Intent to Award posting. Bidding documents are available from www.portofstockton.com beginning May 27, 2026.