CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HUD-FUNDED CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK SAN DIMAS AREA

The City of Bakersfield is soliciting bids for a one-year contract for the construction of HUD-funded curbs, gutters, and sidewalks in the San Dimas Area, with a total budgeted amount of 600,000 dollars. The project requires the contractor to provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment, ensuring work conforms to City of Bakersfield and 2010 Caltrans Standard Specifications. Key technical requirements include achieving 90 percent sub-grade compaction and ensuring proper drainage to prevent standing water. To minimize resident disruption, sidewalks, driveways, and handicap ramps must be completed for each block before proceeding to the next section of curb and gutter work. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on criteria including price, reputation, financial status, and experience. Bidders must provide a bid bond of 10 percent and, upon award, furnish performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the bid amount. The project is subject to strict federal and state regulations, including the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. Extensive documentation is required for submission, including EEO compliance certificates, OSHA statements, and specific Section 3 certifications.