HWY 99 Widening Utility Relocations At Paige

The City of Tulare is soliciting bids for project EN0105, the HWY 99 Widening Utility Relocation at Paige, under solicitation number 27-009. This construction services contract involves street and utility improvements, specifically the installation of a 12-inch DR-14 water main using jack-and-bore methods within Caltrans right-of-way, as well as site restoration including plug paving, alley vee gutter reconstruction, and the replacement of chain-link fences and mow strips. The project must be performed in accordance with City of Tulare and 2018 Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications, with all labor adhering to State General Prevailing Wage Rates for Tulare County. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the Total Base Bid amount, with evaluations also considering the bidder's past performance, experience with similar projects, and quality of workmanship. Substantial completion is required within 60 working days of the Notice to Proceed, with final completion due within 30 calendar days thereafter. Bidders must provide a bid security of 10 percent of the proposal amount and the successful contractor must furnish payment, performance, and maintenance/warranty bonds. The response deadline for this solicitation is November 12, 2026, and all inquiries must be submitted to the Senior Project Manager by November 5, 2026.