Santa Ana Zoo Wall

The City of Santa Ana is seeking qualified contractors to design‑build and construct a new retaining wall and associated site improvements at the Santa Ana Zoo. The work includes demolition of an existing timber‑pile wall, excavation, grading, construction of a new cast‑in‑place concrete retaining wall with architectural finishes, installation of a storm‑drain system, new pedestrian pavement, composite decking, metal fencing, lighting, landscaping, and irrigation upgrades. The contract also requires a 10‑year anti‑graffiti coating warranty, compliance with California public‑works specifications, and adherence to the Community Workforce Agreement. • Scope: earthwork, concrete wall, storm‑drain, paving, fencing, lighting, decking, landscaping, irrigation, and associated utilities. • Schedule: 140 working days from notice to proceed; liquidated damages $3,000 per day for overruns. • Bonds/Insurance: 10 % bid bond, 100 % performance & payment bonds, required insurance minimums, and warranty bond. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting on 29 Oct 2026 (optional). • Estimated contract value $1.5 million.