Park Turf Reduction, Phase 3

The City of Modesto, through its Engineering Services Department, is soliciting sealed electronic bids for Park Turf Reduction, Phase 3, identified by solicitation number 2026-16 (101555), with a bid submission deadline of May 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The project involves comprehensive landscape renovation including site preparation, installation of stabilized decomposed granite paving, planting of containerized trees and shrubs, soil amendment, mulching, and irrigation system upgrades across multiple park sites in Modesto, California. Work must be completed within 40 working days of the Notice to Proceed, with performance occurring at designated locations including Eisenhut Park and Freedom Park. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the OpenGov Procurement Portal, with bid security either electronically registered via Surety2000 or mailed in a sealed envelope to the City Clerk’s office, properly labeled with bidder information and project details. The scope of work is governed by the City of Modesto Standard Specifications, Caltrans standards, ASTM and ACI guidelines, WUCOLS, and AB 325, requiring strict adherence to material quality, installation methods, and environmental compliance. All plant materials must meet American Standards for Nursery Stock, and irrigation systems require third-party certification and audit. Contractors must submit detailed documentation including pre- and post-construction video recordings on DVD, product data sheets, soil test reports, and physical samples. Special requirements include bonding at 100% for performance and payment, and 10% for warranty; mandatory local hiring of at least 25% Modesto residents; compliance with skilled workforce and fair labor practices; and insurance coverage of $5 million in commercial general liability and $2 million in pollution legal liability, maintained for five years post-completion. Subcontractors must be reported and certified, with DBE/DVBE participation triggering a requirement to submit Certificates of Reported Compliance. Bidders must affirmatively certify compliance with nondiscrimination, debarment, and non-collusion regulations. Failure to submit complete certifications or comply with documentation, packaging, or submission protocols will render the bid non-responsive. Contract value is estimated between $999,725 and $1,124,510, inclusive of optional addenda, though individual line-item pricing is not disclosed. All administration, inspections, and payments are coordinated through the City’s e-builder PMIS, with oversight directed by the Director of