10618 - Sharks Way and North Almaden Blvd Streetlighting Improvements

The City of San José is soliciting bids for the installation of 13 new 32-foot pedestrian and street lighting poles along Sharks Way and North Almaden Blvd, with work to be performed onsite in downtown San Jose near San Jose State University. The project includes the installation of PCC foundations, conduit systems, pull boxes, conductors, LED luminaires, and full restoration of sod and site materials, all in accordance with the APWA Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook), City of San Jose Standard Specifications, and other applicable state and federal standards such as CAL 216, CAL 231, ASTM C-857, and NEMA 3R for enclosures. The contract has no explicitly defined term of performance, but contractors must submit a detailed construction schedule outlining milestones and timelines, with potential for extensions granted at the City’s discretion. The total contract value is capped at $530,000, inclusive of all revocable items and bid alternates, with the base miscellaneous work item priced at $10,000 and all other line items listed as optional or unspecified. Bidders must comply with stringent special requirements including California prevailing wage laws, mandatory submission of certified payroll through the eComply portal, use of registered apprentices with DAS 140 and DAS 142 filings, and adherence to nondiscrimination and wage theft prevention policies. Contractors must hold a valid California Class C-10 electrical license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. A bid bond equal to 10% of the bid amount issued by a California-admitted surety is required, along with comprehensive insurance coverage including $2 million commercial general liability, $1 million automobile and pollution liability, and employer’s liability, with the City named as additional insured and waiver of subrogation applied. All subcontractors are bound by the same nondiscrimination and labor requirements. Equipment used on-site must have valid CARB DOORS compliance certificates, and all submittals must be made electronically via the City’s Bidding portal, with hard copies available upon request. No FAR clauses apply as this is a municipal procurement governed by state and local law, and the contracting officer’s representative or technical representative roles are not explicitly named, with City Compliance and Public Works Department staff overseeing adherence. Bidders must also disclose any organizational conflicts of interest under California Government Code and are prohibited from participating if involved in developing the bid documents.