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    Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge (CIP No.70257) & Neighborhood D South Phase 2 Package #2 Improvements (CIP No.70256)

    Issued by Police Department
    localInvitation for BidsPolice DepartmentSol. 285947
    Open · 20d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    20
    due Aug 25, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jul 23, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Police Department
    local
    NAICS CODE
    237310
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The City of Tustin invites sealed bids for construction of the Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and Neighborhood D South Phase 2 Package #2 Improvements, including roadway overlay, utilities, landscaping, lighting, and traffic signals. The project requires Class A licensed contractors and has a bid due date of August 25, 2026.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    285947
    Type / RFx
    Invitation for Bids
    Status
    open
    Level
    local
    Published Date
    July 23, 2026
    Due Date
    August 25, 2026
    NAICS Code
    237310AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    Police Department
    Agency
    Police Department

    Description

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY OF TUSTIN, as AGENCY, invites sealed bids for the above stated project and will receive bids for construction, materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services set forth herein, subject to all conditions outlined in the Bid Package.

    Scope of Work:  This work shall consist in part of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals as required by the plans, specifications and contract documents for the above stated project.

    The work to be done hereunder consists of fine grading, ARHM roadway overlay, removals and adjustments, dry utilities, hardscape, landscaping and irrigation, pavement striping, signing and delineation, traffic signal installation and interconnect, street lighting, pathway lighting, and the construction of a pedestrian bridge:

    • The Neighborhood D South area is generally bounded by Armstrong Ave, Warner Avenue, Airship Ave and Compass Avenue.
    • The Linear Park area is generally west of Armstrong Ave and north of Airship Ave.
    • Armstrong Pedestrian Bridge spans over Armstrong Avenue, southwest of Warner Avenue and north of Airship Avenue.

    Background

    Project Schedule (contract days): 250 Working Days

    Engineer’s Estimate: $ 10 Million

    Liquidated Damages: $ 6700 / Calendar Day

    Bid Valid (calendar days): 60 Days

    Contractor's License(s):Class A

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: CIP No. 70257 and 70256
    • Department: Public Works
    • Department Head: Kenny Nguyen (Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-08-14T00:00:24.815Z
    • Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-08-04T17:00:36.705Z — Intersection of Airship Avenue and Veterans Way, Tustin, CA 92780

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Important Instructions for Electronic Submittal

      The City is accepting electronic bid submissions. Bidders shall create a FREE account with OpenGov by signing up at https://secure.procurenow.com/signup. Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Submit Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic bid.

    • Technical assistance for Electronic Submittal

      The City has made every effort to make all aspects of the vendor registration and bidding process as easy, secure and reliable as possible. In order to mitigate any last minute unforeseen technical issues with on-line/electronic bid submissions, we recommend that bidders submit their bid/proposal as early as possible. It is highly recommended to submit bids at least an hour before bid opening to allow OpenGov the time to address and resolve any issues preventing bid submission. It is the responsibility of the prospective bidder to successfully navigate all individual challenges using the on-line/electronic bidding software, unless there is a system-wide failure. All responses are due at or before the time shown on each project. Late responses will not be accepted. The City is not responsible for and accepts no liability in the event a response is late due to network, internet or any other technical problem or interruption.

       

      If you need technical assistance or have questions concerning the features available using OpenGov Procurement system, please contact Customer service for the OpenGov software through 1) the chat feature in the software or 2) phone at (855)-680-4747.

       

    Submission Requirements

    • Bid Requirements (required)

      Did you read through and confirm that you meet all of the bid requirements including the sections:

      1. Notice Inviting Sealed Bids
      2. Instructions to Bidders
      3. Contractor's Bid Proposal (questions in OpenGov)
      4. Sample Contract
      5. Special Provisions and Technical Specifications
      6. Project Plans
    • The work and project site was inspected by a represenative from our office on the following date? (required)
    • Contractors State License Board (CSLB) Number (required)

      Please enter State Contractor’s License No.

      This will be verified against the state database.

      (Business and Professions Code Section 7028.15)

      It is a misdemeanor for any person to submit a bid to a public agency in order to engage in the business or act in the capacity of a Contractor within this state without having a license therefor, except" as provided in the referenced section.

    • California Department of Industrial Relations Registration (required)

      Please enter your Public Works Contractor Registration Number. This will be verified against the state database.

    • The following are persons, firms, and corporations having a principal interest in this proposal: (required)
    • IMPORTANT NOTICE: If the bidder or other interested person is a corporation, state legal name of corporation and names of the president, secretary, treasurer, and manager thereof; if a co-partnership, state true name of firm and names of all individual co-partners composing firm; if the bidder or other interested person is an individual, state first and last names in full.
    • Bid Protests (required)

      To be considered timely, a bid protest must be filed within the following time limits:

      1. Protests based upon alleged defects or improprieties in the bid documents shall be filed prior to the date of bid opening.
      2. All other protests must be filed within five calendar days after the protester knew or should have known the basis of the protest, but no later than five calendar days after the date of when the Bids were due to the AGENCY.
    • Bidder Proposal section

      Bidders must read and comply with SECTION B, Instructions to Bidders, and SECTION C, Proposal found in the main bid specification document in the Attachments tab.

    • Proposal terms and conditions (required)

      Bidder shall confirm that they have read the proposal in it's entireity and agree that their elecronic submission will be deemed as their offiical signature on the bid for the project.

       

    • Non-Collusion Affidavit (required)

      The bidder as represented in the electronic submission of the foregoing bid agrees that the bid is not made in the interest of, or on the behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the bid is genuine and not collusive or sham; that the bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a false or sham bid, and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any bidder or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or that anyone shall refrain from bidding; that the bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the bid price, or that of any other bidder, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the contract of anyone interested in the proposed contract; that all statements contained in the bid are true; and, further, that the bidder has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her bid price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid, and will not pay fee to any corporation, partnership, company association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid.

    • Utility Agreement (required)

      The undersigned hereby promises and agrees that in the performance of the work specified in the project contract, known as the Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge (CIP No.70257) & Neighborhood D South Phase 2 Package #2 Improvements (CIP No.70256), CIP No. 70257 and 70256, (I)(we)(it) will employ and utilize only qualified persons, as hereinafter defined, to work in proximity to any electrical secondary or transmission facilities or any gas or fuel lines. The term "Qualified Person" is defined in Title 8, California Administrative Code, Section 2700, as follows:

      Qualified Person: “A person who, by reason of experience or instruction, is familiar with the operation to be performed and the hazards involved."

      The undersigned also promises and agrees that all such work shall be performed in accordance with all applicable utility company's requirements, Public Utility Commission orders, and State of California Cal-OSHA requirements.

      The undersigned further promises and agrees that the provisions herein shall be and are binding upon any subcontractor or subcontractors that may be retained or employed by the undersigned, and that the undersigned shall take steps as are necessary to assure compliance by any said subcontractor or subcontractors with the requirements contained herein.

    • Disqualification Questionnaire (required)

      Has the Bidder, any officer of the Bidder or any employee of the Bidder who has a proprietary interest in the Bidder ever been disqualified, removed or otherwise prevented from bidding on or completing a Federal, State or local government project because of a violation of law or a safety regulation?

    • If the answer to question 8.4 was yes, explain the circumtances in the space provided.
    • Compensation Insurance Certificate (required)

      Pursuant to Section 1861 of the State Labor Code, each Contractor to whom a public works contract has been awarded shall sign the following certificate.

      I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for worker's compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract.

    • List of Subcontractors (required)

      Bidders shall list in the bid proposal the name and place of business of each subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render services for the Contractor in an amount in excess of one-half of one percent of the Contractor's total bid.

      Please download the below document, complete, and upload.

      Please note: Upon bid opening, subcontractor listing will be posted publicly.

    • List of Ready-mix Concrete Suppliers (required)

      Bidders shall list in the bid proposal the name and place of business of each Ready-mix concrete suppliers who will perform work or labor or render services for the Contractor.

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

      Please note: Upon bid opening, subcontractor listing will be posted publicly.

    • References for Bidder (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Bid Bond - Part 1 (Electronic: scanned and upload) (required)

      Cashier's check or certified check, payable to the order of the City of Tustin, of not less ten percent (10%) of the bid or a bond in said amount, payable to the City of Tustin and signed by the bidder as well as a corporate surety, shall accompany the bid

      Please scan and upload a copy of your bid bond/cashier's check.

      ***The Bid shall include the bid bond both uploaded into OpenGov (formerly ProcureNow) and hard copy original mailed or hand delivered to the City Clerk on or before the bid opening date and time, otherwise the bid will be deemed non-responsive.***

    • Bid Bond - Part 2 (Hard copy original: Mail or Hand Delivery) (required)

      Bidder mustalso MAIL or hand deliver bid guarantee with a postmarked date no later thanTuesday, August 25, 2026 addressed to:

      City of Tustin, City Clerk
      300 Centennial Way
      Tustin,CA
      92780

      Please have the following listed clearly on the outside of the envelope:

      1. Bidder Name,
      2. "Sealed Bid" for Contract Title ("Armstrong Avenue Pedestrian Bridge (CIP No.70257) & Neighborhood D South Phase 2 Package #2 Improvements (CIP No.70256)")
      3. Contract Number ("CIP No. 70257 and 70256")
      4. dateime of the bid opening
      5. "DO NOT OPEN WITH REGULAR MAIL"

      ***The Bid shall include the bid bond both 1) uploaded into OpenGov (formerly ProcureNow) AND 2) hard copy original mailed or hand delivered to the City Clerk on or before the bid opening date and time, otherwise the bid will be deemed non-responsive.***

    • Instructions for Apparent Low Bidder
    • DOCUMENTATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY APPARENT LOW BIDDER (required)

      Please confirm if chosen as the apparent low bidder, you must submit the following within 10 working daysafter the bidder has been notified:

      • Bonds
        • Payment Bond
        • Faithful Performance Bond
        • Guaranty Bond
      • Insurance Certificates

      Failure to enter into a contract shall be just cause for the annulment of the award and the forfeiture of the proposal guarantee.

    • Contractor info:
    • Direct contact (person submitting bid) for any general questions. (required)

      Name, title, phone and email.

    • Contractor represenative responsible for bid and signing the contract:

      Name, title, phone and email.

    • Which type of Solicitation is this? (required)
    • Federally Funded Projects (required)

      If you answered yes to this being a Federally Funded Project, you are required to speak with Administration prior to proceeding. Please confirm below by answering yes.

    • Bid Bond (required)

      Will this solicitation require a bid bond?

    • Electronic Pricing Table (required)

      Would you like to have bidders respond to an electronic pricing table through ProcureNow?

      Choose this if:

      1. This is a quote for a finite set of goods or commodities
      2. This is a Construction Bid with a Bid Schedule
      3. Seeking services for hourly rate schedules
    • Schedule (# of contract days)

      Number of contract days for the project.

    • Engineer's cost estimate

      $

    • Liquidated damages

      $

    • Bid valid (# of days)
    • Contractor's License

    Key dates

    1. July 23, 2026Published
    2. August 25, 2026Responses Due

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