Santa Nella Park

The County of Merced Department of Public Works is soliciting proposals for the construction of sidewalks and site utilities at Santa Nella Park in Merced, California. The project scope includes the installation of storm drain mains, manholes, and high drop down inlets, as well as the implementation of water and sanitary sewer systems, including a 2 inch water line and meter. Additional work involves concrete flatwork, driveway approaches with truncated domes, vertical curbs, and the hydroseeding of non-irrigated areas. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment, with an engineer's estimate of 303,181.54 dollars and a maximum contract ceiling of 1,000,000 dollars. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope by 2:00 PM PDT on September 10, 2026. The award will be based on the lowest base bid price. Successful bidders must provide a bid bond of at least 10 percent of the total bid, and upon award, must provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Work must commence within ten working days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 45 working days. The contract requires adherence to Merced County Improvement Standards, prevailing wage rates, and safety regulations including OSHA and ADA standards. Final acceptance is contingent upon the completion of a 90-day hydroseeding establishment period and the submission of acceptable as-built drawings.