East Burlingame Terrace Subdivision Water Main Replacement Project, City Project No. 86441 & Valve Replacement Project, Phase III, City Project No. 85260

The City of Burlingame, California is soliciting bids for the East Burlingame Terrace Subdivision Water Main Replacement Project and the Valve Replacement Project, Phase III, identified by City Project Nos. 86441 and 85260 respectively. The solicitation, numbered 20260730039, was posted on August 3, 2026, with bids due by 9:00 P.M. on August 18, 2026, and must be submitted exclusively through the PB System™ platform. The work involves replacing water mains, installing ductile iron pipe, replacing gate valves, removing and replacing sidewalks, applying slurry seal, and implementing traffic control measures, all within Burlingame, CA, 94010. The estimated contract value is $3,070,000, with unit prices unspecified in the bid documents as placeholders labeled “Input Prices in PB System.” The award will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, prioritizing the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose proposal fully complies with all technical and procedural requirements without trade-offs for non-cost factors. All work must conform to Caltrans Standard Specifications, ASTM testing standards, AWWA guidelines, and CARB regulations. Requirements include achieving at least 95% relative compaction for backfill, using nonwoven polypropylene filter fabric, and ensuring pavement smoothness within strict tolerances. Inspections occur on-site by the City or designated third-party labs, and acceptance is granted only upon completion and verification of all specifications. Contractors must submit operation and maintenance manuals, record drawings, insurance certificates, releases of liens, and waivers of claims. Substitutions are prohibited unless approved equivalents are proposed and accepted, with a corresponding reduction in contract price if substitutes are non-equivalent. Bidders must provide certifications under California Public Contract Code Sections 10285.1 and 10162 regarding prior fraud or disqualification and submit a CARB compliance certificate or detailed exemption justification for diesel equipment. Subcontractors performing work exceeding half of one percent of the bid amount or $10,000 must be listed, though no socioeconomic or small business reporting is required. The contractor must begin work within 15 days of receiving a Notice to Proceed, and final payment will occur 35 days after submission of the Notice of Final Completion. There are no options, special personnel requirements