Replace Wooden Streetlight Poles

The City of Novato is soliciting bids for CIP Project No. 23-003, which involves the removal and replacement of 47 single head and five double head wooden streetlight poles and fixtures in Novato, California. The project requires the installation of specific Holophane pole and fixture models, including one spare set delivered to the corporation yard. All work must be completed within 40 working days, and the contractor must ensure that lighting systems remain operational during hours of darkness, with any replaced poles becoming operational on the same day. The contract is governed by CALTRANS Standard Specifications, the California Electrical and Building Codes, and the 2018 Uniform Construction Standards for the County of Marin. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Eligible bidders must hold a Class A General Engineering or Class C-10 Electrical Contractor license and possess at least three years of specialized experience. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on August 18, 2026, and must be submitted under sealed cover to the Central Administration Counter in Novato. Each bid must include a security deposit of at least 10 percent of the bid amount via cash, certified check, or bidder's bond. The project is subject to general prevailing wage rates, DIR registration, and Buy America domestic sourcing requirements. A 5 percent retention will be withheld from progress payments, payable 35 days after the recording of the Notice of Completion.