Phase 6 Sewer Pipe Lining Improvements

The City of La Mesa is soliciting bids for the Phase 6 Sewer Pipe Lining Project (Bid #27-01), with an estimated construction cost of $750,000. The scope of work involves the rehabilitation of existing sewer pipelines and manholes at various locations, including Shirlene Place, Charles Street, Blackton Drive, and alleys near Hoffman, Pearson, and Violet Streets. Key technical requirements include cleaning and Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) lining of 6-inch and 8-inch pipes, polyurethane lining of manholes, lateral connection top hats, and point repairs. The contractor is responsible for all associated services, including CCTV inspections, sewage bypass and pumping, traffic control, and site restoration. The project must be completed within 120 working days, with work performed between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder licensed under Chapter 9, Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code who has downloaded the package via PlanetBids. Compliance requirements are extensive, including adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act and California state prevailing wage rates, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) guidelines, and American Iron and Steel (AIS) requirements. Bidders must provide a bid bond and, upon award, deliver performance and payment bonds within ten days. Required deliverables include a detailed work schedule, a public convenience plan, a sewage bypass and pumping plan, and a specific project sign featuring EPA and Clean Water State Revolving Fund logos. All bids must be submitted electronically through PlanetBids by September 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.