Elm Ave Tree Well Replacement Project (7th To Van Ness)

The Elm Avenue Tree Well Replacement Project, identified as Bid PW 25-006, is a public works solicitation by the City of Coalinga to improve tree wells along Elm Avenue (SR 198) between 7th Street and Grant Street. The scope of work involves the removal of existing tree grates, soil, and pea gravel while ensuring the protection of existing irrigation, tree root balls, and grate frames. Key deliverables include the construction of new Rubberway single-layer porous pavement tree wells to enhance tree health and pedestrian accessibility, the planting of eleven Chinese Pistache trees according to city standards, and the delivery of salvaged grates to the city storage yard. The project must adhere to 2025 Standard Specifications and December 2006 City Standards, with specific attention to excavation safety and the use of a Quality Assurance Program to ensure workmanship conforms to contract requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on the Total Base Bid, which consists of both Lump Sum and Unit Price items. Bidders must submit a complete, responsive bid packet in a sealed envelope, including required documentation such as a W-9, insurance certification, noncollusion affidavit, and various labor and employment certifications. Financial security requirements include a bid security of at least 10% of the aggregate bid, as well as performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount. Contractors are required to pay prevailing wages for Fresno County - Area 2 as determined by the California Department of Industrial Relations and must comply with Buy America requirements for all steel and iron products. Additionally, qualified bidders must demonstrate experience by providing references from at least three clients for similar projects completed within the last five years.