2026 Pavement Rehabilitation

The City of Palm Springs is soliciting bids for the 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation project under solicitation number BID 26-01, which involves comprehensive pavement reconstruction and overlay across multiple locations within the city, totaling up to 2.5 million square feet. Scope of work includes pulverization and full-depth milling of existing asphalt concrete pavement, 2-inch and full-depth grind and overlay applications, unclassified excavation and subgrade preparation, installation of new asphalt concrete paving using Type C2 PG70-10 material, adjustment of utility manholes, vaults, and water valves to grade, removal and replacement of concrete curb ramps and gutters, construction of concrete cross gutters, installation and resetting of survey monuments, and full traffic striping and markings. All work must be completed within 60 working days from notice to proceed, with no allowance for winter shutdowns, and must strictly adhere to the City of Palm Springs Standard Specifications, the 2024 Edition of the Greenbook, Caltrans standards, and DWA Standard W111A, with special provisions superseding any conflicting general specifications. Bids must be submitted electronically through PlanetBids no later than May 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT, with no physical submissions accepted at City Hall. The contract award will be determined through a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process, where the lowest responsible and responsive bidder meeting all technical requirements will be selected based on the total combined cost of Bid Schedules A and B; Bid Schedule C is optional and may or may not be awarded. Bidders must demonstrate financial responsibility, relevant experience, and compliance with all regulatory requirements, including adherence to Equal Employment Opportunity standards, federal DBE participation goals, and certification that the firm is not suspended or debarred. All certified payrolls must be submitted through AASHTOWare Project®, and electronic engineering data must be provided in approved formats such as .dgn files. Contractors are responsible for independent site investigations and assume all risks related to subsurface conditions and utility conflicts, as the City disclaims liability for such data unless expressly warranted. Post-award, all submittals are due within seven working days of contract approval, and records including payrolls and subcontractor information must be retained for three years after project completion for audit purposes. The project is federally funded and subject to Davis-Bacon Act requirements, and all materials and work must meet ADA accessibility standards for detect