Water Meter Replacement Project - Phase 2

City of Coalinga
Fresno County, California
Contract Documents & Specifications
for:
Water Meter Replacement Project - Phase 2
PW 26-02
Prepared By:
Tri City Engineering
4630 W. Jennifer Ave, Suite 101
Fresno, CA 93722-6415
www.tricityengineering.com
Bid Opening: June 30, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (DST) Addendum No.: ________
Rev: 12-Jun-26

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................... - 1 -
DIVISION 0 - DOCUMENTATION .......................................................................................... - 4 -
SECTION 00010 - NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS ....................................................................................................... - 4 -
SECTION 00015 - LIST OF DRAWINGS ................................................................................................................... - 6 -
SECTION 00020 - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................... - 7 -
SECTION 00050 - BID PACKET CHECKLIST ............................................................................................................. - 8 -
SECTION 00060 - DEFINITIONS AND TERMS ......................................................................................................... - 9 -
SECTION 00200 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ....................................................................................................- 11 -
SECTION 00360 - PERMITS INFORMATION .........................................................................................................- 20 -
SECTION 00410 - BID PROPOSAL ........................................................................................................................- 21 -
SECTION 00420 - BID ITEM DESCRIPTION ...........................................................................................................- 40 -
SECTION 00481 - NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE ...............................................................................................- 51 -
SECTION 00500 - CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT (SAMPLE) ................................................................................- 56 -
SECTION 00620 - INSURANCE CERTIFICATES ......................................................................................................- 61 -
SECTION 00700 - GENERAL CONDITIONS ...........................................................................................................- 62 -
SECTION 00800 - SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS ..............................................................................................- 63 -
DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... - 75 -
SECTION 01100 - SUMMARY ...............................................................................................................................- 75 -
SECTION 01200 - PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES .......................................................................................- 77 -
SECTION 01270 - UNIT PRICES ............................................................................................................................- 79 -
SECTION 01300 - ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................................- 80 -
SECTION 01325 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE ..................................................................................- 85 -
SECTION 01400 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................- 87 -
SECTION 01500 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS ...............................................................................- 90 -
SECTION 01510 - TEMPORARY UTILITIES ............................................................................................................- 92 -
SECTION 01550 - VEHICULAR ACCESS AND PARKING .........................................................................................- 93 -
SECTION 01565 - SECURITY MEASURES ..............................................................................................................- 96 -
SECTION 01575 - TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL.......................................................- 97 -
SECTION 01600 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................................................- 99 -
SECTION 01700 - EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................- 101 -
SECTION 01732 - WASTE MANAGEMENT .........................................................................................................- 103 -
SECTION 01780 - CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS .......................................................................................................- 105 -
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DIVISION 2 - SITE CONSTRUCTION ................................................................................ - 106 -
SECTION 02200 - SITE PREPARATION ...............................................................................................................- 106 -
SECTION 02230 - SITE CLEARING ......................................................................................................................- 108 -
SECTION 02315 - EXCAVATION .........................................................................................................................- 110 -
SECTION 02316 - FILL AND BACKFILL ................................................................................................................- 111 -
SECTION 02721 - AGGREGATE BASE COURSE ...................................................................................................- 113 -
SECTION 02741 - ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVING ............................................................................................- 115 -
DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE .................................................................................................. - 118 -
SECTION 03050 - PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE ...........................................................................................- 118 -
SECTION 03100 - CONCRETE FORMS AND ACCESSORIES .................................................................................- 121 -
DIVISION 4 - DIVISION 31 (NOT USED) ........................................................................... - 123 -
DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMROVEMENTS ...................................................................... - 124 -
SECTION 32310 - FENCE MODIFICATION FOR UTILITY ACCESS ........................................................................- 124 -
DIVISION 33 - SITE UTILITIES .......................................................................................... - 126 -
SECTION 330516 - WATER METER BOXES AND LIDS........................................................................................- 126 -
APPENDIX A: PERMITS ..................................................................................................... - 128 -
SWRCB NOI GENERAL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT OR EROSIVITY PERMIT (IF APPLICABLE) ................................- 129 -
APPENDIX B: LOCAL AGENCY CONSTRUCTION FORMS ............................................ - 131 -
City of Coalinga Business License Application ..................................................................................................- 132 -
City of Coalinga Construction Meter Application .............................................................................................- 136 -
CITY OF COALINGA QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM ......................................................................................- 141 -
Work Delay Form ..............................................................................................................................................- 150 -
APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT (G702/G703) ......................................................................................................- 151 -
FORM W-9: REQUEST FOR TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AND CERTIFICATION ..................................- 154 -
Certificate of Construction Completion ............................................................................................................- 156 -
APPENDIX C: PRODUCTS ................................................................................................ - 158 -
WATER METER 1" PRODUCT DATA SHEET ........................................................................................................- 159 -
WATER METER 1.5" & 2" PRODUCT DATA SHEET ............................................................................................- 166 -
ORION CELLULAR C WATER ENDPOINTS PRODUCT DATA SHEET .....................................................................- 171 -
CHRISTY B16 CONCRETE METER BOX PRODUCT DATA SHEET .........................................................................- 174 -
CHRISTY N36 CONCRETE METER BOX PRODUCT DATA SHEET .........................................................................- 176 -
ARMORCAST B16 CONCRETE METER BOX LID PRODUCT DATA SHEET ............................................................- 179 -
ARMORCAST B36 CONCRETE METER BOX LID PRODUCT DATA SHEET ............................................................- 181 -
CHRISTY N48 STEEL PLATE LID PRODUCT DATA SHEET ....................................................................................- 183 -
APPENDIX D: PRE-CONSTRUCTION SITE PHOTOS ...................................................... - 186 -
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CITY OF COALINGA PUBLIC WORKS STORAGE YARD ........................................................................................- 187 -
PRE-BID MEETING LOCATION ...........................................................................................................................- 189 -
END OF SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................ - 191 -
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DIVISION 0 - DOCUMENTATION
SECTION 00010 - NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Coalinga, California will receive sealed bids at the City Engineer's Office
(Tri City Engineering, Inc.) 4630 W. Jennifer Ave, Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93722, (559) 447-9075, Fax (559) 447-9074
on or before 2:00 P.M. (D.S.T.) June 30, 2026, for:
Water Meter Replacement Project - Phase 2
PW 26-02
This project consists of the citywide replacement of existing residential water meters within the City of Coalinga,
California. Work includes removal and proper disposal of existing manual-read water meters at designated locations
throughout the city. The contractor shall pick up previously purchased water meters from the City Yard and install
new smart water meters at locations shown on the plans. The project also includes preparation of each installation
location, replacement of meter boxes and lids as necessary, and all related work required for a complete and
operational system. Engineers estimate for the Base Bid is $596,436.00.
Additive Alternate (Add Alt) work includes citywide replacement of existing commercial water meters within the City
of Coalinga, California. Work includes removal and proper disposal of existing manual-read water meters at designated
locations throughout the city. The contractor shall pick up previously purchased water meters from the City Yard and
install new smart water meters at locations shown on the plans. The project also includes preparation of each
installation location, replacement of meter boxes and lids as necessary, and all related work required for a complete
and operational system. Engineers estimate for the Add Alt is $30,304.00.
Engineers total estimate for the base bid and add alt work $626,740.00 respectively.
All base bid work and add alt work shall be completed within THIRTY (30) working days from the date of the Notice to
Proceed (NTP).
There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting on, June 18, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. (D.S.T.) No one will be admitted after
10:05 A.M. All interested Bidders are directed to meet on-site near E Polk Street and N Pine Street, Coalinga, CA
93210.
Project plans and specifications may be examined at Tri City Engineering, Inc.'s Office, the Fresno Builder's
Exchange and Coalinga City Hall, 155 W. Durian Ave., Coalinga, CA 93210.
Only those who have purchased Plans and Specifications from the office of the Engineer will be considered
eligible Prime Bidders.
Copies may be obtained at the Tri City Engineering, Inc. office for a non-refundable fee of Ten Dollars ($10.00) for a
USB Flash Drive or Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for a printed set in the form of a check made payable to
Tri City Engineering, Inc. Call (559) 447-9075 for an appointment.
Each bid shall be accompanied by Bid Security, cash, a cashier's or certified check payable to the City of Coalinga, or
bid bond issued by a corporate surety, for an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the aggregate of the bid, as a
guarantee that the Bidder will enter into the proposed contract if the same is awarded to him. Such guarantee will be
forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fail to enter into the contract.
A Performance Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount and a Labor and
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Materials Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount will be required by the City
from the bidder to whom the contract is awarded. Said bonds shall be issued by a surety company who is an admitted
surety insurer authorized by the California Department of Insurance to transact business in this state, and acceptable
to the City of Coalinga. Bidders are cautioned that representations made by surety companies will be verified with the
California Department of Insurance. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, substitution of securities for any
monies withheld by the City of Coalinga to ensure performance under the contract shall be permitted.
The successful Bidder shall possess or obtain a valid California Contractor's License prior to the scheduled award date
of this contract. Acceptable license classifications for this project include Class "A" (General Engineering), Class "C-
34" (Pipeline Contractor), or Class "C-36" (Plumbing Contractor). Award consideration will take place at the earliest
available City Council meeting, or as otherwise authorized by the City Manager for award and execution of the contract.
All representations made on the proposal are made under penalty of perjury.
Bidders must review and adhere to the Project Specifications, Plans, Addenda and execute, sign, and seal Bids for a
Formal Bid to be evaluated and deem responsive. The Apparent Low Bidder shall be announced during the Bid
Opening and Successful Bidder announced following the City Council Meeting.
The City reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any and all bids for any reason whatsoever, to waive minor
irregularities in such bids, to determine the lowest responsible bidder, and to accept any bid. The City reserves the
right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify bids, proposals, and/or affiliates as referred in the Ordinance Related to
Disqualification of Contractors for Public Works Projects.
Pursuant to Section 1770, et. Seq., of the California Labor Code, the successful bidder shall not pay less than the
prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations.
These wage rates are available from the California Department of Industrial Relations' Internet website at
http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD. A copy of the mentioned wage rates shall be posted by the Contractor at the job
site where it will be available to any interested party.
Pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the California Labor Code, no contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract
for public work on a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations at the time the
contract is awarded.
Pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.1, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public
works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations.
Furthermore, no contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract on a public works project (awarded on or
after April 1, 2015), unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations.
Pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.4, all bidders are hereby notified that this project is subject to compliance
monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.
Direct all questions for clarification of this Notice to Bidders to the Engineer in writing via Fax (559) 447-9074 or Email
info@tricityengineering.com. All questions must be received on or prior to 12:00 P.M. (D.S.T.), June 25, 2026.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 00015 - LIST OF DRAWINGS
GENERAL SHEET INDEX:
Project Name: Water Meter Replacement Project - Phase 2
Project Plan No.: 3132
Local Project No.: PW 26-02
SHEET NO. TITLE:
BASE BID AND ADD ALT: WATER METER REPLACEMENT PROJECT - PHASE 2
T1 TITLE SHEET
GN1 GENERAL NOTES AND DETAILS SHEET
DN1 DETAILS SHEET 1
DN2 DETAILS SHEET 2
DN3 DETAILS SHEET 3
DN4 DETAILS SHEET 4
DN5 DETAILS SHEET 5
C1 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 1 C18 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 18
C2 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 2 C19 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 19
C3 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 3 C20 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 20
C4 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 4 C21 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 21
C5 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 5 C22 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 22
C6 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 6 C23 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 23
C7 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 7 C24 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 24
C8 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 8 C25 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 25
C9 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 9 C26 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 26
C10 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 10 C27 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 27
C11 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 11 C28 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 28
C12 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 12 C29 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 29
C13 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 13 C30 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 30
C14 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 14 C31 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 31
C15 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 15 C32 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 32
C16 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 16 C33 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 33
C17 CONSTRUCTION SHEET 17
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 00020 - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The work embraced herein shall be done in accordance with the Standard Specifications dated 2025 and the City
Standards dated December 2006, insofar as the same may apply and these special provisions.
In case of conflict between the Standard Specifications and these special provisions, the special provisions shall take
precedence over and be used in lieu of the conflicting portions.
Amendments to the Standard Specifications set forth in these special provisions shall be considered as part of the
Standard Specifications for the purposes set forth in Paragraph 5-1.04, "Coordination and Interpretation of Plans,
Standard Specifications and Special Provisions," of the Standard Specifications. Whenever either the term "Standard
Specifications is amended" or the term "Standard Specifications are amended" is used in the special provisions, the
indented text or table following the term shall be considered an amendment to the Standard Specifications. In case
of conflict between such amendments and the Standard Specifications, the amendments shall take precedence over
and be used in lieu of the conflicting portions.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 00050 - BID PACKET CHECKLIST
BID CHECKLIST - COVER PAGE
Project Name: Water Meter Replacement Project - Owner's Name: City of Coalinga
Phase 2 City Engineer's Name: Tri City Engineering, Inc.
Project No.: PW 26-02
REQUIRED CHECKLIST (INCLUSIVE OF ALL ITEMS A-D):
Bidders shall complete and submit one Bid Packet of all documents listed below for bids to be considered
responsive. Documents required on the checklist but not included may render your Bid non-responsive and
ineligible for award. Bids received by the City Engineer by the scheduled Bid Opening time will be opened and
publicly read but are subject to verification during the evaluation process that all the required documents have been
submitted.
A. BID CHECKLIST - COVER PAGE (Section 00050)
B. BID SECURITY in the form of:
[ ] Certified Check [ ] Bidder's Bond [ ] Cashier's Check
C. BID PROPOSAL (Section 00410)
1. BID PROPOSAL SUMMARY PAGE
2. BIDDER'S INFORMATION
3. ITEMIZED BID PROPOSAL
4. LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS
5. LIST OF REFERENCES
6. GUARANTEE
7. INSURANCE CERTIFICATION
8. NONCOLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
9. PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE
10. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CERTIFICATION
11. LABOR CERTIFICATION
12. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION CERTIFICATION
13. DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES
D. ADDENDA - All Addenda issued,
Addenda No. to . (Enter numbers)
SUBMITTED BY:
Name of Company
Contact Name
Address
City
State Zip
Phone No. Fax No.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 00060 - DEFINITIONS AND TERMS
Terms below shall have the same meanings indicated in the Bidders Instructions, General Conditions and
Supplementary Conditions, Ordinance Related to Disqualification of Contractors for Public Works Projects; additional
terms may be called out. All terms apply throughout the entire Specifications which are applicable to both the singular
and plural thereof:
Addenda (Addendum) - Written information adding to, clarifying and/or modifying the Contract Documents after
publication.
Apparent Low Bidder - The Bidder with the lowest, responsive bid.
Bid - An offer by the Bidder for the work. Bid Packets are submitted in a sealed package of signed and executed Bid
Documents as specified in Sections 00050 and 00200.
Bid Amount - Monetary sum identified by the Bidder.
Bid Documents - Contract Document Forms required to complete for a formal bid; as listed in Section 00050.
Bid Security - The cash, certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond accompanying the Bid submitted by the Bidder
as a guaranty that the Bidder will enter into a contract with the City for the construction of the work, if awarded to that
Bidder.
Bidder - The individual or entity who submits a Bid.
Bidder's Guaranty - See Guarantee Form and Bid Security.
Business Days - Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding City observed holidays and City
closure days and times.
Calendar Days - All days in a month excluding federally observed holidays.
City - City of Coalinga.
Contract Document - Documents and Forms prepared for the work and packaged as Project Specifications; defined
in State Standard Specifications and EJCDC C-700 Article 1 including issued Addenda.
Department of Public Works - Department of Public Works of the City of Coalinga.
Design Engineer - Tri City Engineering, Inc., also known as the City Representative.
Issuing Office - The office from which the Bidding Documents are to be issued and where the bidding procedures
are to be administered.
Project Title - Water Meter Replacement Project - Phase 2.
Proposal - See Bid.
Proposal Form - See Bid Documents.
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