Downtown PCE Remediation - Test Hole in Downtown Area

The City of Turlock, through its Municipal Services-Engineering department, is soliciting bids for test hole drilling services as part of a PCE remediation effort located just south of the downtown area in Stanislaus County, California. The Engineer’s Estimate for this project is $200,000, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose proposal fully complies with all requirements. The solicitation, identified as CP 24-003, was posted on May 20, 2026, with proposals due by 4:00 p.m. on June 15, 2026, submitted exclusively via the OpenGov Procurement Portal. The work scope includes mobilization and demobilization, obtaining permits, drilling one test hole up to 480 linear feet, geophysical logging, five zone tests, proper abandonment of the borehole in accordance with Stanislaus County standards, and the submission of as-built drawings with redlined improvement plans reflecting field conditions. All work must be performed under the direction of the City Engineer, who retains final authority on interpretation of specifications and acceptance of work. The contractor is responsible for verifying and protecting existing utilities, implementing public safety measures, and coordinating with the City’s contracted hydrogeological engineering firm. The contract includes mandatory bonding and insurance requirements in compliance with California’s Public Contracts Code, and prevailing wage rates under Stanislaus County directives apply, requiring electronic certified payroll submissions to the Labor Commissioner. All bidders must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and submit a Non-Collusion Affidavit, a signed Affidavit, and a Bidder’s Bond using city-provided forms. Contractors must also disclose any lobbying activities as required by federal law and report any DBE certification status changes. Submittals for reviews, such as shop drawings and test results, must be processed within 14 calendar days by the Engineer, who may approve, conditionally approve, request resubmission, or reject based on conformance with specifications. Progress invoices are due at the end of each month and must detail work performed, with a formal invoicing process requiring review by the Engineer and signature by the Contractor. The project has a one-year warranty period beginning at Substantial Completion, and no construction may commence without a formal Notice to Proceed and a pre-construction meeting. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to city, county, and Caltrans standards, with all materials required to meet or exceed specified performance criteria. Failure