CI 5652 - Westlake Boulevard Landscape Improvements

The City of Thousand Oaks is soliciting competitive bids for the Westlake Boulevard Median Improvements Project (CI 5652), a public works initiative to retrofit approximately 151,000 square feet of center medians between Thousand Oaks Boulevard and Allyson Street, including the median island at Valley Springs Drive. The scope of work encompasses the removal and replacement of existing median curb, gutter, and hardscaping, as well as catch basin grade modifications and new pavement markings. Additionally, the project requires the full replacement of the existing irrigation system, the installation of sustainable plantings, and a comprehensive plant establishment period. The engineer's estimate for the project is 7.4 million dollars. The total contract duration is 330 calendar days, consisting of a 240-day construction phase followed by 90 days of landscape maintenance and establishment. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by October 5, 2026, at 3:30 PM, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 15, 2026. The successful contractor must provide payment and performance bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price and adhere to California prevailing wage laws. Payment will be issued through monthly progress payments at 95 percent of the work value, with the final 5 percent released within 60 days of the Notice of Completion. Compliance with the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), ADA standards, and CARB regulations is required.