River Park Electrical Relocation

The River Park Electrical Relocation project, solicitation PK-26-15096-QB, is a lump sum contract issued by the City of Watsonville Parks and Community Services Department. Located at 100 East Front Street, the scope of work is strictly limited to electrical services and includes the removal of an existing electrical service and the construction of a new PG&E electrical service. Key deliverables involve the demolition of the existing main electrical service panel, installation of a new 200 AMP electrical service panel and City owner duty pole, and the execution of the PG&E Primary to Secondary Underground Trench Package. Additional requirements include relocating conductors from the building to a new space box and performing minor concrete work. All work must adhere to current electrical codes, Watsonville City Standards, and PG&E requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on the total of all line items on the Contractor Bid Form. Bidders must be licensed by the State of California, possess a City of Watsonville Business License before contract execution, and provide a Statement of Experience to demonstrate their capability. Required submissions include a list of subcontractors for work exceeding 0.5 percent of the bid or 10,000 dollars, and proof of active DIR registration. The engineer's estimate for the project is 100,000 dollars. Contractors are required to provide a Construction Performance Bond and a Construction Labor and Material Payment Bond. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of at least 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence, Business Automobile Liability of 500,000 dollars per accident, and statutory Workers Compensation. Compliance with Section 1775 of the Labor Code regarding prevailing wages for Santa Cruz County is mandatory. The contractor is responsible for public safety and traffic management, including providing 24 to 72 hours notice to property occupants and emergency services before implementing street or driveway restrictions. Final acceptance of the work is performed by the City Clerk following inspection and approval by the Engineer and utility company.