Encinitas Planet bids #ENG-BID 26-03

Encinitas Seeks Contractor for La Costa Ave Pedestrian Path Construction and Improvements

The City of Encinitas Engineering Department is soliciting bids for the La Costa Ave Pedestrian Path Project, a comprehensive street improvement initiative. - Buyer: City of Encinitas, Engineering Department - Scope of work includes: - Construction of a decomposed granite (DG) pedestrian path along La Costa Ave from Vulcan Ave to the I-5 southbound onramp - Removal of existing private improvements, landscaping, and vegetation within the right-of-way - Construction of ADA-compliant curb ramps (Types A, C, and modified D), masonry retaining walls, and driveway replacements - Utility adjustments and relocations for sewer, water, and fire hydrant infrastructure - Installation of a modular wetlands Best Management Practice (BMP) for stormwater biofiltration - Rebuilding the street intersection for ADA compliance, re-striping to move the bike lane, and converting the old bike lane into a buffer - Installation of cable railings, barricades, bollards, and new signage - Planting of trees, hydroseeding, and a 90-day plant establishment/maintenance period - Notable requirements: - Contractor must hold a Class A license - 50% of work must be performed with contractor's own forces - Compliance with prevailing wage laws - Electronic bid submission required - Liquidated damages of $4,200 per calendar day for late completion - Project duration: 65 working days for construction, followed by a 90-day plant establishment period - No specific OEMs are named; all materials and systems (such as modular wetlands) must meet city specifications

Description

This project involves constructing a decomposed granite pedestrian path along the south parkway of La Costa Ave from Vulcan Ave to the Interstate 5 Southbound On-ramp. The work includes removal of private improvements and landscaping within the right-of-way, construction of new ADA curb ramps, a retaining wall, driveway replacements, utility adjustments and relocations, and installation of a modular wetlands BMP. Additionally, the street intersection between La Costa Ct and La Costa Ave will be rebuilt for ADA compliance, and the bike lane will be moved south with re-striping to replace the pedestrian path within the street pavement.

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