Centennial Park Landscape Improvement Project

The Centennial Park Landscape Improvement Project in Barstow, California, involves comprehensive demolition and new construction activities to upgrade the park’s infrastructure. Demolition work includes the saw-cutting and removal of asphalt pavement, concrete surfaces, curbs, gutters, driveways, grouted rock pedestals, and planters, along with the excavation and on-site storage of native soil. New construction encompasses the installation of 4-inch concrete sidewalks, curb and gutter systems, asphalt pavement patches, CMU retaining walls, 8-inch concrete pads and slabs, railroad tie stairways, ADA-compliant ramps, and concrete footings for shade structures. Additional work includes ADA handrails and guard rails, landscaping and irrigation with a $30,000 allowance, construction staging, traffic control, implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, erosion control measures, mobilization, demobilization, and public notification. The contractor must maintain continuous pedestrian and vehicular access throughout the project. Performance is scheduled to begin 10 working days after contract execution and must be completed within 20 working days, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for delays beyond the established completion date. The project will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with bids evaluated for compliance with all requirements, including submission of a bid bond equal to 10% of the bid amount, proof of bonding and insurance, contractor licensing, and past performance credibility. Pricing may be submitted as lump sum or unit price, with the only explicitly stated dollar amount being a $20,000 contingency allowance. All materials must meet specified standards such as ASTM, ACI, and the California Greenbook, and non-local materials require pre-approval and inspection. Inspection is performed at both origin and destination, with the contractor responsible for testing logistics and costs, while the City retains final authority for acceptance. The contractor must comply with Title 8 California Code of Regulations for confined space entry, provide a Confined Space Entry Program, ensure hazardous waste reporting, indemnify the City against claims including patent infringement, maintain workers’ compensation insurance with waiver of subrogation, and control vermin and air pollution. Bids must be submitted physically in sealed envelopes by 12:00 p.m. on August 10, 2026, to the City of Barstow’s designated office, with no electronic submissions accepted. The contract includes a one-year warranty period from the