Ash-Woods Area Infrastructure Improvements

Solicitation 53061 is an invitation for bids issued by the City of Fullerton, California, for the Ash-Woods Area Infrastructure Improvements project. With an engineer's estimate of 2,680,000 dollars, the scope of work focuses on significant underground utility upgrades and surface improvements. Key activities include the abandonment and installation of water main piping and appurtenances, the replacement of sewer main piping and manholes, and the reconnection of sewer house connections. Surface work involves the removal and reconstruction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and spandrels, as well as asphalt repair and comprehensive traffic and water pollution control. The project is governed by the 2018 Caltrans Standard Specifications, City of Fullerton Standard Drawings, and the 2024 Greenbook. The contract will be awarded based on the Base Bid, with a response deadline of October 26, 2026, via the OpenGov Procurement Portal. Successful bidders must provide performance and payment bonds totaling 100 percent of the bid amount and adhere to California Labor Code prevailing wage requirements. Performance is subject to strict timelines, including a ten-working-day window for punch list completion and specific five-day deadlines for water main backfilling and final paving. Contractors are required to coordinate inspections with the City and County of Orange, including the presence of a Soils Engineer during earthwork. Administrative requirements include monthly invoicing on company letterhead with a typical 30-day payment cycle and a 250 dollar per day fine for failing to remove construction markings within five days of project conclusion.