SR 132 West Interchange – Right of Way Clearance and Preparation

Solicitation 26-S03, issued by the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG), seeks a contractor for right-of-way clearance and preparation for the State Route 132 West Interchange in Modesto and unincorporated Stanislaus County. The scope of work includes building removal, debris and appurtenances removal, and comprehensive hazardous material abatement, specifically targeting asbestos-containing materials. The project involves site preparation tasks such as utility infrastructure capping, septic tank destruction, soil compaction, and structural grading. Work is administered through individual property Task Orders and Notices to Proceed on a lot-by-lot basis, with an estimated construction cost of less than $2,300,000. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder who complies with all requirements and is registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Bidders must submit a single PDF proposal via OpenGov by November 23, 2026, and provide a bid security of at least 10 percent of the bid amount. The project mandates compliance with 2025 Caltrans Standard Specifications and Plans, Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wages, Buy America requirements, and Title VI non-discrimination regulations. Strict packaging and labeling standards are required for asbestos waste, and the contractor must provide 100 percent performance and payment bonds. Final completion is contingent upon the submission of a unified Closeout Binder to the StanCOG Resident Engineer.