Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge (CIP No.70257) & Neighborhood D South Phase 2 Package #2 Improvements (CIP No.70256)

The contract pertains to the construction of the Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and Neighborhood D South Phase 2 Improvements under CIP Nos. 70257 and 70256, with a projected duration of 250 working days and an engineer’s estimate of $10 million. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City of Tustin’s OpenGov procurement portal by the deadline of August 25, 2026, and remain valid for 60 calendar days. Contractors are required to hold a valid California Class A license, and both individual entities and joint ventures must be properly licensed at the time of bid and award. Liquidated damages of $6,700 per calendar day apply for delays beyond the contract completion date, and retainage of 5% is held on progress payments until final acceptance. The work must comply with the 2022 Caltrans State Standard Specifications and the 2021 Greenbook, alongside applicable federal and state standards such as the National Electrical Code, OSHA, ASTM, and California Title 8. All materials must be delivered to the project site in Tustin, CA, in original, undamaged packaging with intact labeling and suitable for forklift handling, though no specific military packaging standards are mandated. Performance requires strict adherence to environmental and safety regulations, including compliance with CARB’s In-Use Off-Road Diesel Fleet Regulation, submission of valid compliance certificates, and display of required equipment signage. A certified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan must be developed and implemented by a Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Developer or Supervisor, with weekly training conducted and reports submitted to the Regional Water Quality Control Board. The contractor must also register with the California Department of Industrial Relations to ensure prevailing wage compliance and submit certified biweekly payroll records. Utility coordination is critical, with inspections and acceptance performed directly by agencies such as Southern California Edison, SoCalGas, AT&T, and Cox Communications after installation at the site. Payments are processed electronically via Procore, with final payment due within 60 days of Notice of Completion after submission of lien waivers and as-built Record Drawings in both PDF and CAD formats. All subcontractors exceeding 0.5% of the bid value must be disclosed, and failure to submit required insurance, bonds, or compliance documentation within 10 days of award results in forfeiture of the contract. Special fees apply for after-hours and holiday work unless directed by the agency, and substitutions of materials require prior written approval from the