ANNUAL SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

The City of Bell, California, through its Public Works Department, is soliciting bids under solicitation number BID PW26-003 for the Annual Sidewalk Improvement Project. This project involves comprehensive repairs and replacements of sidewalks, driveway approaches, curbs, gutters, and related infrastructure within public rights-of-way throughout the city. The contractor will be responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and compliance with specified standards, including the 2024 Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook, California Labor Code, and City municipal codes. Work must ensure ADA compliance and maintain safe pedestrian and vehicular access during construction. The contract is scheduled for award following the electronic bid submission deadline of May 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, via the City’s procurement portal. Bids must include unit pricing for each line item and be accompanied by a bid bond of at least 10% of the bid amount. This fixed-price contract (type not explicitly stated but implied by the pricing structure) has an initial term of up to one year, with possible extensions totaling up to 180 days. Performance must commence within 30 working days following the Notice to Proceed. The contract includes detailed special requirements, such as mandatory performance and payment bonds equal to or exceeding the contract sum, comprehensive insurance coverage with the City named as additional insured, and required licensing and registration consistent with California law. Submission and administrative procedures require monthly invoicing in a City-approved format to the Director of Finance, with payment within 30 days of approved invoice receipt. Inspection and acceptance authority rest entirely with the City, which may enforce warranties against defective work for one year post-acceptance. No standardized FAR or federal acquisition clauses are incorporated; instead, project-specific provisions govern contract obligations. The award will likely be based on the lowest responsive bid meeting all requirements, although formal evaluation factors are not explicitly detailed. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with required certifications and disclosures, including contractor licensing and legal matters, while socioeconomic or small business status certifications are not required. All bid responses must be submitted electronically, adhering to prescribed format requirements within the OpenGov portal.