Clearwater Building - Exterior Stair Replacement CIP 9671

The City of Paramount is soliciting sealed informal bids for the Clearwater Building Exterior Stair Replacement project, identified as CIP 9671. The scope of work involves providing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to replace the exterior stairs in strict accordance with the contract documents, regulatory permits, and applicable laws. The project is located in Paramount, California, and requires contractors to hold a State Contractor's License, Class A (General Engineering) or Class C-51 (Structural Steel), and be registered to perform public work pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1725.5. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 16, 2026, and submit their proposals in sealed envelopes to the City Clerk by 10:00 am on September 23, 2026. Submissions must include a bid security of at least 10 percent of the bid amount via certified check, cashier's check, or bidder's bond. The successful contractor must provide a 100 percent Faithful Performance Bond and, for projects exceeding 25,000 dollars, a 100 percent Payment Bond from a California admitted surety insurer. Additional requirements include compliance with the California Labor Code regarding prevailing wages, a 5 percent retention on progress payments, and the procurement of City of Paramount business licenses. Bidders must also affirm they are not currently debarred by the United States Government.