Central Business District (CBD) Sewer Rehabilitation Unit 15 – James M. Wood Boulevard To 11th Street

The City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering, is soliciting bids for Work Order SZC13938, focusing on the Central Business District Sewer Rehabilitation Unit 15 from James M. Wood Boulevard to 11th Street. The primary scope of work involves the rehabilitation of approximately 2,698 linear feet of 24-inch sewer using the structural Cured-In-Place Pipe liner method, the construction of one new eccentric maintenance hole, and the rehabilitation of seven maintenance holes and one diversion structure. The project includes critical requirements for sewer bypassing, dewatering, and the installation of house connection seals, all while adhering to the Green Book Section 500 and City Brown Book modifications. Bids are due by September 23, 2026, with a pre-bid meeting having been held on August 13, 2026. The procurement process emphasizes business inclusion, with specific participation goals for MBE, WBE, SBE, EBE, and DVBE enterprises, and provides bid reductions for certified Local Business Enterprises and City Business Enterprises. Key administrative requirements include the submission of escrow bid documents within 48 hours of bid receipt and compliance with the Project Labor Agreement and the Buy Clean California Act. The contract incorporates detailed technical specifications for material preservation, ADA compliance for site access, and strict safety protocols for excavations exceeding five feet. Payment is structured through progress payments with a five percent retention, which may be substituted with securities deposited with an escrow agent.