Upgrade of Existing Tennis and Basketball Court Lighting at Burton and Highlands Parks

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed proposals or bids for the Upgrade of Existing Tennis and Basketball Court Lighting at Burton and Highlands Parks, No. C2102 shall be publicly opened, examined and announced on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the San Carlos City Clerk’s Office at City Hall – 600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070. Sealed bid proposals shall be received in-hand by the City Clerk before the bid opening date and time.

A Class B and/or Class C10, Contractor’s License is required for this work. Work will be done, and payments will be made in accordance with provisions more particularly described in the plans and specifications.

The scope of work generally includes the trenching and installation of sports field lighting, service distribution equipment, conduits, boxes, and the surface restoration of existing improvements. Bids are required for the entire work described herein in accordance with the instructions to bidders. The Engineer’s Estimate is between $300,000 and $400,000

Bids must be accompanied by a Proposal guarantee amounting to ten (10%) percent of the bid as described in the specifications. Said guarantee shall be forfeited to the City in case the bidder depositing the same does not, within fifteen days after written notice that the contract has been awarded to him (1) enter into a contract with the City and (2) furnish Performance and Payment Bonds as described in the specifications.

The City Council reserves the privilege of rejecting any and all proposals or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any proposals or in the bidding. No bidder may withdraw his proposal for a period of ninety

(90) calendar days after the date set for opening of proposals.

As a “Public Works” project and pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates for San Mateo County shall apply to this contract, as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations.

Plans and specifications, forms of proposals, bonds and contracts may be inspected or obtained from ARC Document Solutions at 1100 Industrial Rd., Unit 13, San Carlos, CA 94070, (650) 631-2310; email at sancarlos@e-arc.com; or visit the City of San Carlos Website at www.cityofsancarlos.org. Bidders must register with ARC Document Solutions to obtain further information.

Bidders are directed to the Instructions for Bidders for additional contract requirements.

Published: January 29 and February 4, 2026

Notice to Inviting Proposals