Sewer Rehabilitation In Clinton, Fruit, McKinley, And West Avenues

The City of Fresno is soliciting bids for a sewer rehabilitation project located within the area bounded by Clinton, Fruit, McKinley, and West Avenues. With a construction allocation of 14,050,000 dollars, the scope of work includes the removal and replacement of sewer mains, point repairs, the installation of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) liners, and the modification or replacement of manholes. Additional requirements include the application of slurry seal and adherence to the 2023 Greenbook Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction. The selected contractor must complete all work within 170 working days from the Notice to Proceed and provide deliverables such as CCTV inspections in MP4 and NASSCO exchange formats. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a 5 percent preference given to local businesses that meet specific self-performance and residency criteria. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package including a Statement of Qualifications, a bid deposit equal to 10 percent of the total net bid amount, and a signed agreement to be bound by the Community Workforce Agreement. Performance and payment bonds of 100 percent are required prior to starting work. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements, ADA compliance for pedestrian routes, and the City of Fresno Hot Work Safety Program. Final acceptance is contingent upon successful visual and laboratory testing of liners and a final inspection by the City Engineer.