Current Projects
Bidding on Current Projects
Please visit the "Bidding Information" section, which includes a link to the City's PlanetBids.com vendor portal. Here you will find a complete listing of bidding opportunities for construction contracts as well as requests for proposals and qualifications issued by the Public Works Department.
Labor Compliance: California Labor Laws and Regulations on Public Works Projects
All workers employed on public works projects must be paid the prevailing wage determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, according to the type of work and location of the project.
Public works in general means:
- Construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work done under contract and paid in whole or in part out of public funds.
- It can include preconstruction and post-construction activities related to a public works project.
- For a full definition of public works refer to Labor Code section 1720.
Anyone working on a public works project must be paid prevailing wages as determined by DIR. Projects of $30,000 or more must meet DIR's apprenticeship requirements. Failure to comply with public works requirements can result in civil penalties, criminal prosecution, or both.
Public Works Resources
Enforcement Resources
- Labor Commissioner’s Public Works Manual
- Laws Relating to Prevailing Wage Requirements
- Laws, Regulations, Determinations & Decisions
- Civil Wage and Penalty Assessments
Forms
- DAS 140 - Public Works Contract Award Information
- DAS 142 - Request for Dispatch of an Apprentices
- CAC 2 - Training Fund Contribution
- PW 26 - Statement of Employer Payments
- File a public works complaint
Online Forms
- Public Works Contractor Registration Form
- Certified Payroll Reporting Form
- PWC-100 - Online Project Registration
Online Searchable Databases
- Public works projects
- Contractor registration search tool
- Labor Code section 1741(c) Judgments - Public Works
- Contractor debarment
- Public works Training Fund contributions
- Prevailing wage rates
- Apprentice prevailing wage rates
- Certified Payroll Records search tool
Need Help?
For more information and to find exact legal definitions and language please see the Public Works Chapter of the California Labor Code
What's Happening for Current Projects
GEIL STREET PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING PLAN BALLOT/LA CALLE GEIL BOLETA PARA EL PLAN DE MODERACIÓN DE TRÁFICO
The City of Salinas Transportation Division worked with residents of Geil Street to develop a Traffic Calming Plan that will address the traffic safety concerns in the area. With residents’ input received at the August 26, 2021 community meeting, the community traffic-calming plan & voting ballot (see link below) is now ready for residents of Geil Street.
The proposed Geil Street Traffic Calming Plan will use speed cushions to reduce vehicle speeds along the street. Speed cushions are vertical traffic calming devices and are similar to speed...
2021 Chip Seal Improvements
In June of 2021, Salinas City Council approved and awarded the 2021 Chip Seal Project to VSS International. Construction crews have begun removing the existing pavement markings and sealing cracks at the project locations. Chip seal will be applied and new striping will be installed.
Chip seals are a protective surface treatment applied to existing roadways. This year's project is focused on several arterial streets. 2021 Chip Seal Project provides a map and construction schedule (schedule subject to change). Drivers are asked to be especially alert and cautious within the construction...
Student Survey- Safe Routes to School Plan
Are you a student at a Salinas Junior High School or High School? If so, we need your help! Take the short 5-minute survey and help identify places where safety improvements are needed for students walking and biking to school. Click on one of the links below and watch the video at the beginning of the survey for more information
Survey Links:
· SRTS Student Survey (English)
June 17, 2021 Project Update
June 17, 2021
As part of the Downtown Complete Streets Project – Lincoln Avenue Phase, City crews repair failed pavement in preparation for the chip seal and restriping (June 17, 2021)
Contact Information and How to Stay Informed
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For general information about the Main Street Streetscape Project, please visit the project webpage: HERE , or contact Andrew Easterling, Traffic Engineer, by calling (831) 758-7196 or by email to [email protected]
East Rossi Street Safe Streets Pilot Program
February 13, 2020
The Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC) initiated a new Safe Streets Pilot Program in November 2019. The Safe Streets Pilot Program aimed to utilize planned roadway maintenance projects, such as repaving, to demonstrate low-cost features to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. Funding for the Safe Streets Pilot comes from the Regional Surface Transportation Program funds that the Agency’s Board of Directors set aside for Complete Streets implementation.
City staff evaluated resurfacing project planned for 2020 and with TAMC recommendations selected East Rossi Street as the optimal candidate to apply for these funds. East...
Downtown Complete Streets Project Approved for Construction
October 8, 2019
The Downtown Complete Streets Project is headed for construction!
This complete Streets project aims to make the corridor on West Alisal Street from Blanco Street to Front Street, a more safe, efficient and complete street. "Complete Streets" are streets designed and operated to support safe mobility for everyone. Those included are people of all ages and abilities, regardless of whether they are traveling as drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, or public transportation riders.
This project delivers elements of the Downtown Vibrancy Plan, the Marina-Salinas Multimodal Corridor Plan and the Salinas Downtown Fiber Optic Network Plan....
