Water Meter Gateway Tower

The City of Lathrop is soliciting bids for the Water Meter Gateway Tower project (CIP PW 26-30) located at 2908 Hemsworth Court, Lathrop, California. The project involves the construction of an 80-foot tall, self-supporting triangular lattice steel data transmission tower that is TIA-222-I compliant and capable of withstanding 110 mph wind gusts. The scope of work includes providing CA engineer-stamped plans, constructing a drilled concrete pier and pad, installing a city-furnished NEMA 3-rated equipment cabinet, and running electrical and communication conduits to a control hut. Additional site work includes asphalt removal and replacement and the installation of a traffic-rated concrete box. The facility is designed to support multiple gateway antennae for transmitting data from telemetrically-enabled water meters to City offices. The contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder based on the base bid price, with an engineer's estimate of 125,000 dollars. Work must commence within 10 working days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 40 working days. Bidders must provide a 10 percent bid bond, and the successful contractor must provide 100 percent performance and payment bonds, along with a 10 percent warranty bond. As a public works project, compliance with California Labor Code Section 1700 regarding prevailing wages is mandatory. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the City Clerk by October 20, 2026, and must include proof of current DIR registration. Progress payments will be processed monthly upon review by the project engineer.