Via Rio Sewer Replacement in Easement

The City of Oceanside Water Utilities Department is requesting sealed bids for sewer main repair and rehabilitation on the Via Rio project (Project Number 909204025722), with bids due November 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through BidNetDirect.com and a pre-bid meeting on November 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Bidders must be Class "A" General Contractors and comply with California prevailing wage requirements as established by the Director of Industrial Relations.

The scope encompasses excavation and removal of a 30-foot deteriorated cast-iron pipe segment from the existing 8-inch sewer main between Sewer Manhole #601015015 and #601015008, installation of new 8-inch vitrified clay pipe (VCP) with proper bedding and backfill, reconnection at both manholes, and rehabilitation of Sewer Manholes #601015015 and #601015008. Following point repair and manhole rehabilitation, the contractor will install a cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) liner over the entire 162-linear-foot reach. Work must be completed within 38 working days from the Notice to Proceed.

Bidders must submit bidder's security equal to at least 10 percent of the total bid amount in the form of cash, cashier's check, certified check, or bidder's bond. Performance and payment bonds, each equal to 100 percent of the contract award, are required before contract execution. Liquidated damages are set at $2,000 per consecutive calendar day for failure to meet the contract completion deadline. Contractors must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $2 million per occurrence and $4 million aggregate, and automobile liability insurance of $2 million, with the City named as an additional insured.

All work must comply with California's Statewide General NPDES permit for storm water discharges and applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board requirements. The questions and RFI deadline is November 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. A final addendum will be issued November 16, 2026. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder based on the Base Bid.