Novato Boulevard Improvements

The Novato Boulevard Improvement project is a collaborative infrastructure initiative led by the City of Novato in partnership with the Novato Sanitary District and the North Marin Water District, aimed at comprehensive upgrades along Novato Blvd. between Diablo Avenue and Grant Avenue. The scope encompasses roadway enhancements including bicycle and pedestrian facilities, storm drain and clean water systems, turn lanes, and modernized signalized intersections, alongside utility improvements such as a new parallel trunk sewer with associated manholes, collector segments, and laterals by the sanitary district, and approximately 5,800 feet of new water distribution lines ranging from 6 to 12 inches in diameter with service taps and laterals by the water district. All work must be completed within 400 working days following contract approval, with performance beginning no later than 15 calendar days after award. Work is restricted to weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., with night work permitted only under strict limitations—no more than five consecutive nights and ten total nights—subject to engineer approval. Contractors must comply with numerous special requirements including a Confined Space Entry Program, hazardous materials handling per California regulations, advance notifications for traffic and utility disruptions, and adherence to specific work hour and holiday restrictions. Materials and construction must meet high-quality standards with all components new, defect-free, and installed per project specifications referencing CALTRANS, CA MUTCD, ASTM, and local codes. Packaging and preservation protocols are stringent, requiring polyethylene encasement for ferrous metals, proper backfill mixtures for cathodic protection anodes, color-coded warning tapes for utility identification, and clear marking of pipe orientation and utility type. The contract follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award basis, selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose proposal satisfies all technical and compliance criteria without trade-offs for superior performance. Pricing details are not yet populated, leaving the contract value indeterminate, but bids must include all required forms such as bid bond, licensing certification, insurance documentation, non-collusion affidavits, and lists of subcontractors and materials. Proposals must be submitted physically by 2 p.m. on August 19, 2026, to the City’s Central Administration Counter, with no electronic submission permitted for the main package. Contractors must hold a valid California contractor’s license, carry required insurance coverage extending to all employees and subcontractors, and comply with state labor and safety codes. Acceptance occurs upon Engineer certification and City Council approval following the filing of the Notice