Description
The Department of Water Resources is soliciting bids to replace an existing earthen agricultural road crossing with a precast, prestressed concrete bridge over Tule Canal (Yolo Bypass). The scope includes environmental exclusion fencing, a turbidity curtain, temporary cofferdam construction, de‑watering, steel‑pipe‑pile foundations, bridge erection, removal of existing metal piles, culverts, and crossing, plus road improvements and irrigation‑pipe installation. The project must be completed before the flood season (Oct 31 2026) and fully finished by Oct 31 2027, with liquidated damages for late completion.
• Install and later remove environmental exclusion fencing and a heavy‑duty turbidity curtain.
• Construct a temporary cofferdam, de‑water the site, and install 16‑in. steel‑pipe pile foundations.
• Erect a precast, prestressed concrete bridge, remove existing crossing elements, and improve access roads.
• Manage rock‑slope‑protection (RSP) material removal, reuse, and off‑site haul to Yolo Storage Facility.
• Provide fish‑passage compliance, wildlife monitoring, and adhere to strict environmental permits (CEQA, NEPA, CWA‑404).
• Required pre‑qualification includes DIR registration, safety questionnaire, and small‑business/ DVBE preferences.