How to bid on trail and sidewalk construction for the City of Elk Grove

What the City is buying

The City of Elk Grove’s Public Works department is seeking a contractor for new trail and multi-use paths and sidewalk improvements along Laguna Creek Trail and Bruceville Road. Work includes grading, paving, ADA ramps, concrete and sidewalk, drainage, traffic signal modifications, landscaping, signs and striping, water utility adjustments, irrigation modifications, and related improvements.

The estimated value is $2,981,000. This is an invitation for bids, or IFB, for construction work.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 15, 2026. Bids are due November 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.

Submit your electronic bid through PlanetBids before the deadline. Plan to finish the portal submission ahead of time rather than waiting until the deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity suits construction firms experienced with trail, multi-use path, sidewalk, or related public works improvements. Bidders need a Class A General Engineering license.

How to access and respond

Open the City of Elk Grove’s PlanetBids listing for solicitation WTL019. The scope, dates, and document list are public, and PlanetBids may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.

To download the bid documents, receive addenda, and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the City of Elk Grove. Review the listing’s documents and submit your bid through the portal before the due date.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Read the plans, specifications, and other contract documents closely. Use them to understand the required work and to prepare a complete price for the trail and path construction, accessibility features, drainage, traffic changes, landscaping, signs, striping, and utility and irrigation adjustments.

Confirm that your firm meets the Class A General Engineering license requirement. Check the PlanetBids listing for addenda and account for any changes in your bid; leave time to verify that your electronic submission is complete before the deadline.