Merced Ave Median Landscaping Improvements PW 25-003

City of Coalinga
Fresno County, California
Contract Documents & Specifications
for:
Merced Ave Median Landscaping Improvements
PW 25-003
Prepared By:
Tri City Engineering
4630 W. Jennifer Ave, Suite 101
Fresno, CA 93722-6415
www.tricityengineering.com
Bid Opening: June 2, 2026, 2:00 P.M. (DST) Addendum No.: ________
Rev: 14-May-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 ......................................................................................................... - 19 -
SECTION 00410 - BID PROPOSAL ........................................................................................................................ - 20 -
SECTION 00420 - BID ITEM DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................... - 38 -
SECTION 00481 - NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE ............................................................................................... - 44 -
SECTION 00500 - CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT (SAMPLE) ................................................................................ - 49 -
SECTION 00620 - INSURANCE CERTIFICATES ...................................................................................................... - 54 -
SECTION 00700 - GENERAL CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................... - 55 -
SECTION 00800 - SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS .............................................................................................. - 56 -
DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... - 68 -
SECTION 01100 - SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................... - 68 -
SECTION 01200 - PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES ....................................................................................... - 70 -
SECTION 01270 - UNIT PRICES ............................................................................................................................ - 72 -
SECTION 01300 - ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................... - 73 -
SECTION 01325 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE .................................................................................. - 78 -
SECTION 01400 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................... - 80 -
SECTION 01500 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS ............................................................................... - 83 -
SECTION 01510 - TEMPORARY UTILITIES ............................................................................................................ - 85 -
SECTION 01550 - VEHICULAR ACCESS AND PARKING ......................................................................................... - 86 -
SECTION 01565 - SECURITY MEASURES .............................................................................................................. - 89 -
SECTION 01575 - TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL ....................................................... - 90 -
SECTION 01600 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................... - 92 -
SECTION 01700 - EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. - 94 -
SECTION 01732 - WASTE MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................................... - 96 -
SECTION 01780 - CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS ......................................................................................................... - 98 -
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DIVISION 2 - SITE CONSTRUCTION .................................................................................. - 99 -
SECTION 02200 - SITE PREPARATION ................................................................................................................. - 99 -
SECTION 02230 - SITE CLEARING ......................................................................................................................- 101 -
SECTION 02310 - GRADING ...............................................................................................................................- 103 -
SECTION 02315 - EXCAVATION .........................................................................................................................- 105 -
SECTION 02810 - IRRIGATION SYSTEM .............................................................................................................- 106 -
SECTION 02900 - LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION ................................................................................................- 109 -
SECTION 02930 - EXTERIOR PLANTS .................................................................................................................- 112 -
DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE (NOT USED) ............................................................................ - 116 -
DIVISION 4 - MASONRY (NOT USED) .............................................................................. - 116 -
DIVISION 5 - METALS (NOT USED) ................................................................................. - 116 -
DIVISION 6 - WOOD AND PLASTICS (NOT USED) ......................................................... - 116 -
DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION (NOT USED) .......................... - 116 -
DIVISION 8 - DOORS AND WINDOWS (NOT USED) ....................................................... - 116 -
DIVISION 9 - FINISHES (NOT USED) ................................................................................ - 116 -
DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES (NOT USED) ....................................................................... - 116 -
DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT (NOT USED) ......................................................................... - 116 -
DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS (NOT USED) ..................................................................... - 116 -
DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED) ................................................. - 116 -
DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING SYSTEMS (NOT USED) ....................................................... - 116 -
DIVISION 15 - MECHANICAL (NOT USED) ...................................................................... - 116 -
DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL (NOT USED) ....................................................................... - 116 -
APPENDIX A: PERMITS ..................................................................................................... - 117 -
SWRCB NOI GENERAL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT OR EROSIVITY PERMIT (NOT APPLICABLE, ATTACHED FOR
REFERENCE) ......................................................................................................................................................- 118 -
APPENDIX B: LOCAL AGENCY CONSTRUCTION FORMS ............................................ - 121 -
CITY OF COALINGA BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION .......................................................................................- 122 -
CITY OF COALINGA CONSTRUCTION METER APPLICATION ..............................................................................- 126 -
CITY OF COALINGA QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM ......................................................................................- 131 -
WORK DELAY FORM ..........................................................................................................................................- 140 -
APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT (G702/G703) ......................................................................................................- 141 -
FORM W-9: REQUEST FOR TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AND CERTIFICATION ..................................- 144 -
CERTIFICATE OF CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION ...............................................................................................- 146 -
APPENDIX C: PRODUCTS ................................................................................................ - 148 -
NDS STANDARD VALVE BOX, GREEN, 114BC ....................................................................................................- 149 -
RAIN BIRD 1" CONTROL VALVE #100-PESB-PRS-D ............................................................................................- 151 -
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RAIN BIRD ROOT WATERING SYSTEM, RWSBC1401 .........................................................................................- 154 -
END OF SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................ - 157 -
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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 2, 2026, for:
Merced Ave Median Landscaping Improvements
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The primary scope of work, base bid, consists of landscape improvements within four existing medians along Merced
Avenue in the City of Coalinga. Work includes clearing, grubbing, and excavation to prepare for installation of a new
irrigation system and landscaping improvements. Improvements include installation of new trees, weed barrier fabric,
decorative gravel, cobble, and boulders. A portion of the existing irrigation shall be abandoned in place and replaced
with a new irrigation system. Existing utilities and trees shall remain in place, unless otherwise noted, and be protected
throughout construction. Engineers estimate is $108,100.00 .
The contract is a local public works project and all contractors and subcontractors on public works projects must meet
prevailing wage requirements. The Contractor shall pay not less than the prevailing rates of per diem wages as
determined by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) for the locality in which the work is performed.
The applicable wage determinations shall be those in effect at the time of advertisement for bids, based on the project
location (Fresno County - Area 2, where applicable).
The Contractor shall be responsible for payment of any increases in wage rates and employer payments that are
predetermined and identified within the applicable DIR wage determinations.
All base bid 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, May 26, 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 Corner of Merced Ave and Lucille Ave, 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
Materials Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount will be required by the City
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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 must possess or obtain a valid California Class "A" OR "C-27" Contractor's license prior to
the scheduled award date of this contract. Award consideration will take place at the earliest available Council meeting
or as the City Manager has been authorized to award and execute 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.), May, 29, 2026.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 00015 - LIST OF DRAWINGS
GENERAL SHEET INDEX:
Project Name: Merced Ave Median Landscaping Improvements
Project Plan No.: 3094
Local Project No.: PW 25-003
SHEET NO. TITLE:
BASE BID: MERCED AVE MEDIAN LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS
T1 TITLE SHEET
GN1 GENERAL NOTES SHEET
D1 DETAILS SHEET
IRR1 IRRIGATION SHEET 1
IRR2 IRRIGATION SHEET 2
L1 LANDSCAPE SHEET 1
L2 LANDSCAPE SHEET 2
ESCP EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN
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SECTION 00020 - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The work embraced herein shall be done in accordance with the Standard Specifications dated 2026 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: Merced Ave Median Landscaping Project No.: PW 25-003
Improvements Owner's Name: City of Coalinga
City Engineer's Name: Tri City Engineering, Inc.
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.
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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 - Merced Ave Median Landscaping Improvements .
Proposal - See Bid.
Proposal Form - See Bid Documents.
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