Old Top Of The World Lift Station Rehabilitation – Phase II

The City of Laguna Beach is soliciting bids for the Old Top Of The World Lift Station Rehabilitation – Phase II (Solicitation #C2611), a project focused on constructing a complete and operable system through civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, and control improvements. The scope of work includes modifying concrete lift generator vaults, wet well concrete, and access hatches, as well as installing a screened fence, applying structure and equipment coatings, and providing new soundproofing for elevator vaults. A critical requirement is that the contractor must maintain existing lift station operations and preserve emergency vehicle access on Sommet du Monde throughout the construction period. The project must adhere to the 2022 California Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Existing Building, and Fire Codes, the 2023 National Electric Code, and local Orange County and City of Laguna Beach ordinances. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the total bid price. Bidders must submit their proposals via the PlanetBids online portal by 2:00 p.m. on November 10, 2026, and include a bid security of at least 10% of the total bid price. Required submissions include a noncollusion declaration, DIR registration, workers' compensation certification, and a fleet compliance certificate. The successful contractor must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price and submit a schedule of values within 15 days of the agreement. Payment requests are submitted monthly to the engineer, Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering (PACE) Inc., with a standard 5% retention applied. All work must meet NECA installation standards and utilize seismic-certified electrical equipment.