David M. Gonzales Recreation Center Stormwater Capture Project

The contract involves constructing a 2.6-acre underground infiltration gallery at the David M. Gonzales Recreation Center in Pacoima, designed to manage stormwater runoff from a 759-acre tributary area with an estimated yield of up to 448 acre-feet per year. The project includes installing various stormwater management infrastructure such as pipes, diversion structures, desilting basins, hydrodynamic separators, and flow control devices. Additionally, it encompasses the demolition, excavation, and reconstruction of streets, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters within the City right-of-way, as well as work within the park to restore facilities, landscaping, and other improvements. The scope also involves installing educational signage, performing tree work, and implementing traffic control measures to ensure safety and project efficiency. All bidders are required to attend a mandatory job walk scheduled for September 18, 2025, at 10 am, with the full scope detailed in the bid package available for download upon becoming a planholder. The project is managed by the Los Angeles Public Works Engineering Bureau, with a contract size estimated between 15 and 25 million dollars. The response deadline for bids is October 22, 2025. The project aims to enhance stormwater management, improve park facilities, and promote environmental education through comprehensive construction and restoration efforts. For additional details and bid results, interested parties can visit the specified online portal.