C0717 - Upper Berryessa Creek Off-Site Mitigation Project

The Santa Clara Valley Water District is seeking qualified contractors to execute the Upper Berryessa Creek Off‑Site Mitigation Project, a multi‑year, multi‑phase civil‑environmental construction effort. The work includes extensive site preparation, clearing and grubbing, installation of erosion‑control measures, hydroseeding of roughly 16.7 acres, planting of over 18 k container stock units, design‑build of irrigation systems with five‑year O&M, and long‑term (5‑year) plant‑establishment monitoring. The contract is valued at approximately $2.5–$3.5 million and spans 2,920 calendar days (about eight years), with a mandatory pre‑bid Zoom meeting on June 10, 2026. Bidders must provide a 10 % electronic bid bond, maintain a Class C‑27 landscaping contractor license, and comply with numerous certifications (pesticide applicator, arborist, CPESC, etc.), as well as a mandatory Project Labor Agreement. • Scope: site prep, erosion control, hydroseeding, planting, irrigation installation, and multi‑year monitoring. • Contract value: $2.5 M–$3.5 M, 10 % bid bond, 5 % retainage, 8‑year duration. • Requirements: C‑27 license, multiple environmental and safety certifications, PLA acknowledgment, electronic submission via PlanetBids, and compliance with prevailing‑wage and small‑business participation rules.