Demolition, site work and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Dinuba, California. Completed plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; and for site work for a bridge / tunnel.

The work to be done consists, in general, of replacing the existing bridge with a three span cast-in-place reinforced concrete slab superstructure founded on piles, approximately 35 feet in width (measured along the creek alignment) by 105 feet in length (measured along the traveled way). Other items or details not mentioned herein that are required by the plans, Standard Specifications or these Special Provisions shall be performed, constructed, furnished or installed. Bidders may visit the project site Technical questions should be directed in writing to Jason K. Vivian, P.E. at the Resource Management Agency, 5961 S. Mooney Blvd, Visalia CA 93277 or at jvivian@co.tulare.ca.us . No questions shall be accepted within five (5) working days of the bid opening (Questions shall be received by 5:30 pm on Thursday, November 5, 2020). All questions and responses will be continuously posted on the County website. Bids are required for the entire work described herein. Each Bid shall be accompanied by bidder's security in the form of cash, a bidder's bond, or a certified check or cashier's check, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount bid or the bid will be considered nonresponsive.The successful bidder must provide the performance bond, payment bond, workers compensation certificate, and liability insurance policy required by the Special Provisions and contract. Five million dollars ($5,000,000) liability coverage is required for this project. All bidders are invited to attend the bid opening. The results of the bid opening will be reported to the Board of Supervisors at a scheduled meeting. The contract will be awarded in the manner and within the time periods provided in Section 3 of the Standard Specifications, Department of Transportation of the State of California, 2018 Edition, as amended by the project Special Provisions, unless the Board of Supervisors exercises its right to reject any or all bids. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to deem any bid as non-responsive for any information crossed out from the bid packet including information completed by the manufacturer. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and/or wave any informality in any bid, and/or determine in its discretion the responsibility of any bidder. The Board of Supervisors further reserves the right to use County Forces, or to negotiate contracts, or both, to the extent authorized by the Public Contract Code.