NSJ Seely Well - Drilling And Construction

The City of San José is soliciting bids for the NSJ Seely Well project, which involves the drilling and construction of a new municipal groundwater well in the North San José/Alviso service area. The scope of work includes drilling approximately 650 feet below the surface and installing casing, screens, and other necessary appurtenances, including a stainless steel sounding pipe and a specific silica gravel envelope. The project is estimated at 1,065,000 dollars and must be completed within 90 working days from the Notice to Proceed. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the Engineer's Estimate of work quantities. The project is governed by the City of San José Standard Specifications and Details of July 1992, with specific amendments regarding partnering, subcontractor minimums, and California Air Resource Board requirements. Key contractual obligations include a 1,000 dollar per day penalty for liquidated damages, a requirement for the contractor to perform at least 30 percent of the work, and the provision of performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract amount. Compliance with prevailing wage laws, a Project Labor Agreement, and ADA standards for off-site pedestrian improvements is mandatory. Bids must be submitted electronically by 11:00 a.m. on September 17, 2026.