36th Avenue Road Improvement Project

The 36th Avenue Road Improvement Project, solicitation LF2026(3), is a municipal construction contract issued by the City of Clearlake, California. The project involves the construction of a new roadway featuring fiber-reinforced asphalt concrete paving, an AC dike, earthwork, and an aggregate base. Significant underground infrastructure is required, including a new water main with services and fire hydrants, and a storm drain system utilizing HDPE and CMP pipes, drop inlets, and a 38x57 CMP arch culvert with a concrete headwall and wingwall structure. The scope also encompasses clearing, grubbing, and the demolition of existing features. Work must be completed within 150 working days from the Notice to Proceed and must adhere to 2018 Caltrans Standard Specifications and 2012 City of Clearlake design standards. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov Procurement Portal by July 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Requirements for the selected contractor include a Class A California contractor's license, compliance with California labor codes and prevailing wages, and the provision of performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the total bid price. Special obligations include strict adherence to Buy America provisions, waste diversion and recycling mandates, and notification of local Indian tribes prior to deep excavation. The contractor must provide a full-time, English-proficient Project Superintendent on-site and ensure all materials meet AWWA and ASTM standards.