Subcontractor Opportunities* Recycled Water Pipeline Installation

The City of Bell Gardens is requesting sealed bids on construction of a new recycled water pipeline system across three primary corridors—Garfield Avenue from Park Lane to Florence Place, Florence Place from Garfield Avenue to Sudan Street, and Emil Avenue from Florence Place to an adjacent alley—with bids due September 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The mandatory pre-bid meeting was held August 12, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at the Public Works Yard, and the request for information deadline was August 19, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Bidders must hold a valid California State Contractor's License, Class A, and be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations. Prevailing wage requirements apply under California Labor Code sections 1773 et seq. The contractor must perform at least 50 percent of the contract price with its own organization and at least 25 percent of total contract labor in-house. All subcontractors performing work exceeding 0.05 percent of the total bid price must be listed in the proposal.

The scope includes 3,035 linear feet of 16-inch PVC pipe, 2,619 linear feet of 12-inch PVC pipe, and 650 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipe, along with valve assemblies, bedding materials, asphalt concrete overlays, concrete encasement, and irrigation laterals for median islands, parks, and schools. The engineer's estimate is $2.9 million. The contractor must complete work within 100 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,500 per calendar day for delays. Performance bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount and material and labor bonds equal to 50 percent are required. Comprehensive insurance coverage includes general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), workers' compensation, pollution liability ($1,000,000), and builder's risk. Proposal guarantees must equal at least 10 percent of the total bid amount. Contract award is anticipated for the October 12, 2026 City Council meeting, with construction anticipated to begin January/February 2027. A one-year warranty period follows recordation of Notice of Completion.