2025-2026 Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project

The City of Hayward is soliciting qualified firms to undertake the 2025-2026 Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project, aiming to improve 21 aging manhole structures within its municipal sewer collection system, which serves approximately 160,000 residents and conveys an average of 11.3 million gallons of wastewater daily to the Water Resource Recovery Facility. The solicitation, identified by number 26-049, is issued under NAICS code 237110 and targets engineering and construction firms capable of delivering design-to-construction services under a Construction Manager at Risk (CM@R) delivery model, requiring full compliance with the City’s Standard Specifications, Standard Plans, and California Labor Code provisions governing prevailing wages and workers’ compensation. The project demands comprehensive construction documentation, utility coordination, and ongoing construction observation, with all work subject to inspection and final acceptance at the project site by the City’s representatives. The bid submission deadline is May 11, 2026, and responses must be submitted electronically through the City’s procurement portal. Contractors must adhere to strict non-discrimination and affirmative action requirements, including submission of workforce demographic data and execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the City Manager to ensure equitable hiring and promotion practices. All hazardous materials used on-site require Material Safety Data Sheets compliant with California Title 8, Section 5194, and contractors must affirm non-involvement in nuclear weapons development under City Ordinance 87-024 C.S. Financial accountability is enforced through prevailing wage compliance, mandatory workers’ compensation insurance for all employees and subcontractors, and a penalty of $250 per day or 1% of contract value (whichever is greater) for delays. The award will be based on a best-value, qualifications-based selection process that prioritizes the experience of key personnel, project approach, CM@R delivery expertise, overall firm capabilities, and team composition—totaling 100 evaluation points—excluding cost as a factor in the decision. Proposals are limited to nine pages, excluding appendices, and require detailed submissions on staffing, technical approach, and cost breakdowns. The City retains the right to inspect compliance and pursue legal remedies for non-performance, while explicitly prohibiting assignment of contractual obligations without prior written consent.