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

The work to be done consists, in general, of replacing the existing bridge with a two-cell reinforced concrete box culvert, approximately 28 feet in width (measured perpendicular to the traveled way) by 30 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 must be performed, constructed, furnished or installed. Bidders may visit the project site. This project is off of the Federal Highway System. This project is a Federal Aid project with an estimated project cost of approximately $850,000. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest priced responsive bid. The Project is to be completed within ninety (90) working days from the date to be established in the NOTICE TO PROCEED. The Contract includes provisions for Liquidated Damages if the Project is not timely completed. The County establishes a DBE Contract goal of 24%. Bids are required for the entire work described herein. Submit the 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. Two million dollars ($2,000,000) liability coverage is required for this project. 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@tularecounty.ca.gov. No questions will be accepted within five (5) working days of the bid opening (Questions must be received by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, July 7, 2021). All questions and responses will be continuously posted on online. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and/or waive 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.