Ygnacio Valley Road Fiber Optic Communication Network And Infrastructure Improvements Project

The City of Walnut Creek is soliciting bids for the Ygnacio Valley Road Fiber Optic Communication Network and Infrastructure Improvements Project (Contract 26-04). Located in Walnut Creek, California, from the I-680 SB On Ramp Intersection to Oak Grove Road, the project involves the installation of fiber optic trunk lines, communication infrastructure, and field communication hub cabinets. The scope of work includes civil engineering tasks such as traffic control, concrete removal, curb and gutter installation, and hot mix asphalt paving, as well as the removal of existing signal interconnect cables. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment, with a specific requirement to use Corning fiber optic cables or approved equivalents. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation based on financial responsibility, technical ability, and safety records. Performance must be completed within 75 working days of the Notice to Proceed, with work beginning no later than five working days after that notice. The project is subject to federal requirements, including the Buy America and Build America Buy America provisions, prevailing wage laws, and ADA standards for accessible design. Bidders must provide a bid security equal to 10% of the total bid, and the successful contractor must provide payment and performance bonds for 100% of the contract price. Submission requires a sealed envelope containing the bid proposal, schedule, and various certifications, including non-collusion and debarment statements.