How to bid on the Turlock Lake dock replacement for Stanislaus County

What Stanislaus County is buying

Stanislaus County Parks and Recreation seeks a contractor to remove and dispose of the existing dock at Turlock Lake State Recreation Area in La Grange, California, then furnish, fabricate, deliver, and install a commercial-grade floating dock.

The planned dock has six sections, each about 6 feet by 20 feet, for an assembled dock about 6 feet by 120 feet. It must connect to existing piles and the shore landing. Vendors must include the materials, hardware, submittals, bonds, and sales tax required by the RFQ, and identify applicable warranties.

Deadline and submission timing

The RFQ deadline is November 12, 2026, at 5:30 PM ET. The solicitation is listed as published October 21, 2026.

Submit the electronic response through PlanetBids before the deadline. Allow time to complete vendor registration, review the documents, and finish the portal submission.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit firms that furnish and install commercial floating docks and can manage dock removal, fabrication, delivery, and installation. Relevant experience with aluminum dock systems, floating components, anchoring, and connections to existing structures may help a firm assess its fit.

How to access and respond

Use “View original source” to open the solicitation on the County’s PlanetBids portal. The scope, dates, and document list are public; PlanetBids may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before loading the page.

To download documents, receive addenda, and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the agency. Review the RFQ and its documents, then submit your response through the portal by the deadline.

Prepare a complete dock proposal

Compare your proposed dock with the RFQ’s anticipated components and configuration, including the aluminum framing, floats, hinges, cleats, rails, pile squares, legs, edge boards, and vented non-slip decking. Account for the complete removal and disposal of the existing dock and for all additional hardware and incidental materials needed for a functional, secured system.

Clearly identify the proposed system and its applicable warranties. Check the RFQ documents for required submittals, bonds, and other response instructions, and include the associated costs, including sales tax. Review any addenda before submitting.