Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
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The Bear Creek Stables Arena Repair Project seeks bids to reestablish a safe equestrian arena surface by removing, regrading, and compacting sand on a 27,000 sq ft arena in Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve, CA. Mandatory pre-bid site visit on May 7, 2026. Bid opening on May 20, 2026.
The Bear Creek Stables Arena Repair Project consists of reestablishing a safe equestrian riding and training surface on a 27,000 square foot equestrian arena. Remove the existing layer of sand and stockpile on site. Regrade base layer to allow for drainage between 1% to 2% grade from top to bottom (east to west) and center to edges (north to south). Compact base. Reuse the existing sand to the extent feasible. Sand must be cleaned of weeds before reuse. If additional sand is required follow provided District specifications to procure sand. Laser-level applied sand to a consistent depth of 4-6 inches. Water and compact sand. Groom the surface to a final smooth finish ready for equestrian riding and training activities. April 29, 2026 Request for Bids issued May 7, 2026 Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting, 10:00 a.m. RSVP is Mandatory and must be completed by 4:00 p.m. on May 6, 2026. May 12, 2026 12:00 p.m. – Deadline for Bidders to pose questions via BidNet Direct May 15, 2026 12:00 p.m. – Final Addendum to Bid Package issued via BidNet Direct May 20, 2026 Bid Opening, 11:00 a.m. 5050 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA, 94022 May 21, 2026 Award of Contract / Written Notice of Award of Contract May 28, 2026 Pre-Construction Meeting and deadline to submit Labor and Materials Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Proof of Insurance, and signed Agreement June 1, 2026 Written Notice to Proceed issued by District June 10, 2026 Work on site complete June 12, 2026 Project Close Out & Completion The project site is located within the Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, located roughly 1 mile west of the intersection of Highway 17 and Bear Creek Road. The project site is easily accessible via Highway 17 and Bear Creek Road. The main parking area for the preserve is located at 19100 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos, CA in Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve. There is one mandatory pre-bid meeting(s) and site visits. ALL BIDDERS MUST ATTEND the site visit. The site visits are scheduled for 10:00 am on May 7, 2026. Mandatory Reservation Required: RSVP to Brandon Stewart at bstewart@openspace.org by 4:00 p.m. the day prior to receive directions to the meeting location and notice of any weather delays or changes. **Project Type**: RFB - Request for Bid (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2731582.C18198101 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 05/12/2026 03:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Physical Bid Submission **Reference Number**: 0000422532
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