Public Works Septic Waste Hauler Facility Improvements

The City of El Cajon is soliciting bids for the Public Works Septic Waste Hauler Facility Improvements project located at 1050 Vernon Way, El Cajon, California. The scope of work includes general mobilization, demolition, earthwork, and grading, with specific deliverables such as the construction of a steel canopy, modifications to an existing wash rack, and the installation of a small-diameter gravity storm drain with associated electrical improvements. Additional tasks involve constructing PCC sidewalks and curbs, as well as implementing water pollution control and stormwater Best Management Practices to prevent discharge into the public system. All work must adhere to the 2024 Green Book, 2025 Caltrans Standard Specifications, and 2025 San Diego Regional Standard Drawings. Bidders must submit their proposals via PlanetBids by October 8, 2026, including a bid security of at least ten percent of the total amount. A complete submission requires a noncollusion declaration, bidder's bond, experience statement, and designation of subcontractors and worker classifications. The successful contractor will be required to provide performance and labor and material bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price. The project is subject to general prevailing wage rates, and the contractor must guarantee all work against defects for one year following completion. Payment will be processed through monthly applications based on a schedule of values, and the contractor is responsible for providing weekly certified payrolls to the project manager.