Specification No. 25-11, Contract No. C51686, Agricultural Road Crossing No. 4 (ARC4) - Soil Surcharge Tule Canal - Yolo Bypass

The California Department of Water Resources is soliciting bids for Specification No. 25-11, Contract No. C51686, a project located in Yolo County involving Agricultural Road Crossing No. 4 (ARC4) Soil Surcharge at the Tule Canal in the Yolo Bypass. The project requires a Class A contractor to complete several key deliverables, including installation of environmental exclusion fencing, a turbidity curtain, temporary surcharge material at future bridge abutment areas, and settlement monitoring instrumentation. Sealed bids will be received between 12:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the California Natural Resources Headquarters in Sacramento, with a public bid opening conducted live and via webinar. A non-mandatory site inspection trip is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. at the Tule Jake Road entrance gate access driveway. The project must be completed by May 31, 2026, with specific work windows restricted between April 16 and October 31, and liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for failure to meet completion timelines. Contractors must be prequalified and submit a comprehensive safety prequalification questionnaire evaluating their safety performance and workers' compensation experience modification rates.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and participation goals, with a 25 percent Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation requirement and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program offering a three percent bid advantage for qualifying businesses. The estimated contract value ranges from $450,000 to $550,000, with bidders required to submit a bid bond of at least 10 percent of their total bid amount. The project may be partially financed with federal funds, subjecting it to additional federal statutes and regulations. All bidders must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and comply with prevailing wage rate requirements. Contractors will need to obtain necessary permits, including transportation, hauling, and county roadway encroachment permits, and coordinate with the Swanston Ranch Landowner Project. The contract will require careful environmental considerations, including restrictions related to Giant Garter Snake active season and maintaining aquatic life during construction activities. Potential contractors should be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of their safety practices, workers' compensation records, and incident rates to qualify for the project.