PARKSIDE ESTATES WATER MAIN AND SERVICE REPLACEMENT

The City of Ceres Department of Engineering is soliciting bids for Project Number 2524, the Parkside Estates Water Main and Service Replacement. This construction project involves replacing aging water infrastructure within a project area bounded by Fowler Road to the north, Mitchell Road to the east, Garrison Street to the south, and Rose Avenue to the west. The scope of work includes the installation of a new 8-inch C900 water main, gate valves, fire hydrant assemblies, and residential service laterals, as well as the removal and disposal of existing meters and hydrants. The project also requires testing, disinfection, and surface restoration. The engineer's estimate for the contract value is between 1,250,000 and 1,500,000 dollars, with a performance period of 45 working days from the effective date of the Notice to Proceed. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the base bid amount. Bidders must submit sealed bids by 2:00 PM on October 27, 2026, to the Office of the City Engineer. Required submission documents include a bid bond equal to 10 percent of the total bid price, a list of subcontractors, a non-collusion declaration, an Iran Contracting Act certification, and a bidder information and experience form. The selected contractor must comply with State General Prevailing Wage Rates, provide performance and payment bonds, and adhere to City of Ceres Standard Designs and AWWA standards for water main installation. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for implementing a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and providing record drawings prior to final project acceptance.