CITY PROJECT NO. 6003
MDP Line C-1 Storm Drain Improvement Project
CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
NOTICE INVITING SEALED BID PROPOSALS
for
CITY PROJECT NO. 6003
MDP Line C-1 Storm Drain Improvements
RECEIPT OF BID PROPOSALS: Sealed bids will be received by the City of Desert Hot Spring
Department of Public Works, for furnishing of all labor, material, tools, and equipment necessary
for constructing storm drain and street improvements and the performance of other appurtenant
works as more particularly described in the specifications under City Project No. 6003, MDP Line
C-1 Storm Drain Improvements, in the City of Desert Hot Springs.
The Sealed bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form at the Office of City Clerk, located
at 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240, before 2:00 p.m. on March 25, 2026. Public
Works “Bid: MDP Line C-1 Storm Drain Improvements, City Project No. 6003” shall appear
on the envelope of each sealed bid proposal and each bid proposal sealed envelope shall be
addressed to the City Clerk, City Hall, 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, Ca 92240. The bids
will then be publicly opened and read in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 11999 Palm Drive,
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 at 2:00 p.m. on March 25, 2026.
Each submitted bid proposal must be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check, or a
surety bond, payable to the City of Desert Hot Springs in the amount equivalent to at least 10% of
the total aggregate bid price of such bid proposal, as a guaranty that the bidder, if its bid proposal
be accepted, will enter into and execute the awarded contract, and furnish the required bonds in
connection therewith, in accordance with the terms of the aforementioned Specifications.
No bid proposal will be accepted from a CONTRACTOR who has not been licensed in
accordance with the provisions of the Business and Professions Code. The work requires a
California Class “A” contractor's license.
The bids must be submitted on the proposal forms included in the bidder's package of the
contract documents.
TIME OF COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: BIDDER must agree to
commence work on or before the date of the written “Notice to Proceed” (NTP) of the AGENCY
and to fully complete the project in 180 working days. BIDDER must agree also to pay as
liquidated damages, the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for each working day thereafter
as provided in these Specifications.
OBTAINING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Plans, Specifications, and Bid Package for the
MDP Line C-1 Storm Drain Improvement Project are ONLY available to be ordered online
at; www.planitreprographics.com. For orders by phone, contact: PlanIT Printworks at (760) 345-
2500.
Additional information regarding the purchase of contract Plans and Specifications may be
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obtained by telephoning (760) 329-6411 ext. 216.
The contract Specifications include by reference the “City of Desert Hot Springs Standard
Specifications” (available online at www.cityofdhs.org); Mission Springs Water District (MSWD),
“Developer / Contractor Handbook and Guidelines for Design and Construction of Water and
Sewer Facilities,” Latest Manual; Southern California Edison, “Underground Structures Standard
(USG),” Latest Manual; “Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction,” 2024, as
published by Building News, Inc.; and “Standard Specifications for State of California,
Department of Transportation,” Latest Edition. The MSWD, on-line version of the manual is
available at MSWD Web site, the SCE “Underground Structures Standard (USG) Manual,” on-
line version of the manual is available at SCE’s Standards & Publications Web site, “Standard
Specifications for Public Works Construction,” 2024 Edition is available at Building News, Inc.,
1612 South Clementine Street, Anaheim, CA 92802, Tel: (714) 517-0970, and “Standard
Specifications for State of California, Department of Public Works,” may be obtained from: State
of California, Department of Transportation Publication Distribution Unit, 1900 Royal Oaks Drive,
Sacramento, CA 95815 (916)263-0822 or Publication Unit Web site: http://caltrans-
opac.ca.gov/publicat.htm.
ADDITIONAL BID INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS: Pre-bid inquiries should be
directed to Mr. Daniel Porras P.E. Public Works Director at (760) 329-6411 X 216, or via email
at dporras@cityofdhs.org. Pre-Bid questions regarding Plans and Specifications shall be
submitted to: Jesus Lopez via email only at jlopez@cityofdhs.org. Include “Pre-bid Questions for
MDP Line C-1 Storm Drain Improvements, Project No. 6003” in the “Subject Line”. Pre-bid
questions will not be accepted after 12 p.m. (noon) on Friday, March 20, 2026.
The successful CONTRACTOR and his subcontractors will be required to possess business
licenses from the City of Desert Hot Springs.
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The contract, if awarded, will be awarded to a responsible contractor with the lowest
responsive bid; however, the City of Desert Hot Springs reserves the right to reject any and all bid
proposals. The City reserves the right to find a Bid Proposal of a bidder who has been delinquent,
is in current litigation with the City or has been within the preceding 12 months or was unfaithful
in any former contract with the City non- responsible. No BIDDER may withdraw his/her Bid
Proposal for a period of sixty days after the date of the bid proposal opening.
A responsible contractor is one who has demonstrated the attribute of trustworthiness, as
well as quality, fitness, capacity, and experience to satisfactorily perform the contract. It is the
City’s policy to conduct business only with responsible contractors.
The successful bidder will be required to fully comply with all applicable State and Federal
reporting requirements relating to employment reporting for its employees and comply with all
lawfully served Wage and Earnings Assignment Orders and Notice of Assignment and continue
to maintain compliance throughout the duration of the contract. Failure to comply may be cause
for termination of the contract or initiation of debarment proceedings.
All persons performing the work shall be paid not less than the General Prevailing Wage
Determination prepared by the Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to the State Labor Code.
Copies of these wage rates are available at the Department of Public Works.
The successful bidder must provide full disclosure of False Claims Act violations, labor
law/payroll violations, debarments, and civil/criminal legal actions as provided in the Instructions
to Bidders. Failure to complete these forms may result in a determination that the bidder is
nonresponsive and/or not responsible.
The successful bidder, hereinafter called “the CONTRACTOR” to whom this contract is
awarded will be required, before execution of the contract by the City of Desert Hot Springs,
hereinafter “the AGENCY,” to file with said AGENCY surety bonds as follows:
A “Faithful Performance Bond” amounting to 100% of the total contract price is required
for all contracts.
A “Payment Bond” (labor and material) amounting to 100% of the total contract price is
required for all contracts.
A “Certificate of Liability Insurance,” naming the City of Desert Hot Springs and The
County of Riverside as an additional insured. See “Insurance and Bonds” paragraphs within the
Special Instructions to Bidders Section.
A “Certificate of Worker’s Compensation Insurance”.
And a “Certificate of Commercial Vehicle Liability Insurance” (See “Insurance and
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Bonds” paragraphs within the Special Instructions to Bidders Section.
Surety bonds shall be subject to the condition that the surety thereon
be approved by the AGENCY Attorney and AGENCY Council. Bonding
forms are included in this document.
As provided for in Section 4590 of the California Government Code
and in Section 22300 of the State Public Contract Code, the contractor may
substitute securities for any monies withheld by the Agency to ensure
performance under the contract or enter into an escrow agreement for payment
of such monies to an escrow agent.
Affirmative action to ensure against discrimination in employment
practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion
will also be required. The City hereby affirmatively ensures that minority
business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in
response to this notice and will not be discriminated against on the basis of
race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion in any consideration
leading to the award of contract.
The City supports and encourages equal opportunity contracting.
PREVAILING WAGES
Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates,
including the per diem wages applicable to the work, and for holiday and
overtime work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension,
vacation, and similar purposes, in the County of Riverside in which the work
is to be done, have been determined by the Director of the Department of
Industrial Relations, State of California. These wages are set forth in the
General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project, available from the California
Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet web site at www.dir.ca.gov.
Future effective prevailing wage rates which have been predetermined and are
on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations, are referenced
but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates.
ENGINEER’S COST ESTIMATE
The engineer’s cost estimate for this project is $6.2 million
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MDP Line C-1 Storm Drain Improvement Project
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
The following schedule is to be required for the proposed project. The
schedule may be extended by the City due to circumstances unforeseen at the
time of advertisement.
March 3, 2026
March 25, 2026
April 7, 2026
May 7, 2026
proceed issued
May11, 2026
May 12, 2026
January 25, 2027
Request For Bids Advertised
Sealed Bids Submitted by 2:00PM
Anticipated award of construction contract
Contracts fully executed / Notice to
Pre-Construction meeting
Construction begins
Construction completed
CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
JERRYL SORIANO, CMC, CITY CLERK
City of Desert Hot Springs
11999 Palm Drive,
Desert Hot Springs, California 92240
(760) 329-6411
Advertised: March 3, 2026
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.