Merced County Civicplus #978

Construction Services for Black Rascal Creek Flood Control Project

Merced County Department of Public Works is seeking construction firms for the Black Rascal Creek Flood Control Project, a major flood mitigation initiative in Merced County, California. - Government Buyer: - Merced County Department of Public Works - Project Scope: - Construction of a 300-acre flood detention basin designed for up to a 200-year flood event - Key features include: - Principal spillway (cast-in-place reinforced concrete structure) - Embankment fill using onsite native materials - Realignment of Black Rascal Creek (1,403 feet) and Ditch 1 (three sections) - Tributary channel restoration and secondary channel tie-in - Northwest embankment with culverts and temporary access - Ditch 10 relocation - Habitat restoration and enhancements - Environmental and Regulatory Requirements: - Strict compliance with federal and state permits (USACE Section 404, CDFW Section 1602, ESA Section 2081) - Purchase of 3.02 wetland credits from Grasslands Mitigation Bank and 4.64 credits from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation In-Lieu Fee Program - Post-construction monitoring and reporting until project completion is certified - Notable Details: - Project designed by Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (engineering design firm) - No specific construction OEMs or vendors named in the solicitation - Comprehensive technical specifications, geotechnical data, and environmental compliance measures included in the RFP

Description

The Merced County Department of Public Works is soliciting proposals from construction firms to provide construction services for the Black Rascal Creek Flood Control Project in Merced County, California. The project involves flood control construction work. Proposals must be submitted by 2:00 PM on September 16, 2026, at the Department of Public Works located at 345 West 7th Street, Merced, CA. The solicitation includes detailed requirements and conditions as set forth in the Request for Proposals dated August 13, 2026, and any addenda issued prior to the submission date.

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