Paulsell Lateral Expansion - Phase 2

The Oakdale Irrigation District (OID) is soliciting bids for Phase 2 of the Paulsell Lateral Expansion, a roughly 2‑mile canal improvement project in Stanislaus County, California. Work includes canal restructuring, installation of three automated check structures, replacement of three driveway crossings, one county road crossing, one railroad crossing, and installation of large‑diameter concrete pipe. The contractor must hold a valid Class “A” license, provide bid, performance, payment, and bid bonds, and comply with prevailing‑wage and storm‑water management requirements. The construction window is limited to the non‑irrigation season (approximately November 1 2026 – February 28 2027) with a substantial completion target of 13 February 2027 and final completion by 27 March 2027. The Engineer’s estimated construction cost is $5.2 million. Attendance at a mandatory pre‑bid conference and site visit on 9 September 2026 is required. Bids must be submitted electronically by 2 PM on 28 September 2026. • Scope: canal restructuring, pipe replacement, check structures, crossing replacements (road & rail) • Location: Oakdale, CA (Stanislaus County) • Contract value estimate: ~$5.2 M (Engineer’s estimate) • Required licenses: Class “A” contractor, bonding, prevailing‑wage compliance • Mandatory pre‑bid conference & site visit: 9 Sep 2026 (attendance required) • Bid deadline: 28 Sep 2026, 2 PM EDT • Construction window: Nov 2026 – Feb 2027 (non‑irrigation season) • Key contacts: Kim Tarantino (Bid Contact)