Water Main Replacement and Street Rehabilitation for Meridian Ave, La Paloma Ave, and Concord Ave

The City of Alhambra, California is requesting sealed bids for water main replacement and street rehabilitation on Meridian Avenue, La Paloma Avenue, and Concord Avenue (Project No. N2M26-78), with bids due October 15, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. The project involves replacing approximately 7,200 linear feet of existing four-inch and six-inch cast iron water mains with new 8-inch ductile iron pipe water mains, 252 service lines, fire hydrants, and related appurtenances. The scope may also include asphalt paving, sidewalk replacement, curb and gutter repair, and ADA ramp installation.

Bidders must hold a valid California Class A or C-34 contractor license prior to beginning work and obtain a City business license. All bids must be accompanied by a bid bond equal to no less than ten percent of the bid amount. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements, apprenticeship employment standards, and the Community Workforce Agreement between the City of Alhambra and the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council. The City will affirmatively ensure that minority business enterprises receive full opportunity to bid without discrimination.

The total construction duration is 300 calendar days from the City's Notice to Proceed. The City will deduct five percent retention from all progress payments. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may reduce bid amounts by one percent for purposes of determining the lowest responsible bidder if sales or use tax refunds apply, though actual payment will not be reduced by this amount.

Pre-bid inquiries must be submitted in writing by 4:00 p.m. on October 2, 2026. Contract documents and specifications are available electronically from Kip Su, Engineering Associate – Utilities, at ksu@alhambraCA.gov or (626) 570-3228. Sealed bids must be submitted to the City Clerk's office at 111 South First Street, Alhambra, California 91801, with public opening at 11:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers on October 15, 2026.