Block 8R UUP

Solicitation K-27-2506-DBB-3 is a project issued by the City of San Diego to convert existing overhead utilities to underground utilities within Residential Block 8R. The scope of work includes the installation of conduits, pads, pull boxes, and hand holes for the City's street lighting, SDG&E power, and various communication providers including Cox Cable, AT&T, Crown Castle, and Wyyer Communications. The contractor is responsible for installing buried conduits with pull ropes, while utility owners will handle the cabling. The estimated construction cost for this project is 7,220,000 dollars, with a performance period of 292 working days and a one-year warranty on materials and workmanship. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the Base Bid. Bidders must be pre-qualified for the total proposed amount and submit their bids electronically via PlanetBids by November 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Compliance is required with the 2024 Greenbook and Whitebook specifications, State prevailing wage rates, and the 2010 ADA Standards. Additionally, contractors must certify compliance with several local ordinances, including the Equal Pay, Equal Benefits, and Due Process and Safety Ordinances, as well as CARB off-road diesel regulations. Financial security requirements include bid security for bids of 250,000 dollars or more, with payment and performance bonds due within 10 working days of the Notice of Intent. Quality control is managed through daily inspection reports, and final acceptance requires approval from the City Engineer and specific utility inspectors from AT&T and Cox Communications. The project also emphasizes the use of Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE) and Emerging Local Business Enterprises (ELBE) to meet participation goals.