Poplar at Golf Course Trash Capture Project

The Poplar at Golf Course Trash Capture Project is a public works construction solicitation issued by the City of San Mateo, California, managed by the Public Works Department. The project focuses on the installation of trash capture infrastructure located at 1241 E Poplar Ave, with an estimated construction cost of 640,000 dollars. The scope of work emphasizes strict environmental compliance and mitigation, including the protection of cultural resources, air and water quality management, and adherence to the CEQA Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Technical standards for the project are governed by the 2018 Caltrans Standard Plans and the Revised Standard Specifications dated April 16, 2021. Eligible bidders were required to hold a Class A contractor license and registration under California Labor Code section 1725.5. Key submission requirements included a bid bond of 5 percent of the bid amount and the acknowledgment of two project addenda. The procurement process mandated compliance with California DIR prevailing wage requirements and specific environmental protocols, such as a five-minute maximum engine idling limit and immediate work stoppage upon the discovery of human remains. Bids were due by January 12, 2023, with GSW Construction Inc. submitting the lowest bid of 519,938 dollars.