East Palm Canyon Drive Bridge Project

The East Palm Canyon Drive Bridge Project, identified as City Project No. 12-04 and Federal Aid Project No. BHLS-5282(041), is a firm fixed price contract issued by the City of Palm Springs. The scope of work involves the seismic retrofitting, rehabilitation, and widening of the East Palm Canyon Drive Bridge over a 0.7 mile section to a total width of approximately 80.5 feet. Key deliverables include structural repairs to the bridge deck, abutments, and piers, as well as the construction of new curbs, gutters, sidewalks, retaining walls, and a soundwall. Additional requirements include the relocation of an SCE capacitor bank, CV Sync conduit installation, storm drain improvements, and comprehensive pavement rehabilitation. The project must be completed within 350 working days from the Notice to Proceed, with an estimated base bid value of 12 million dollars and an additional 380 thousand dollars for optional alternate work. Award is based on the lowest overall cost to the City from a responsive and responsible bidder. Compliance requirements are stringent, including adherence to Buy America standards for iron and steel, Davis-Bacon Act federal wage rates, and DBE requirements under 49 CFR Part 26. Environmental constraints are critical, specifically the prohibition of construction equipment in the Palm Canyon Wash during the Casey’s June Beetle flight season from March 1 through June 30, and compliance with BIO-12 for vegetation removal. The contractor is required to provide performance, payment, and warranty bonds, and must adhere to NEPA and CEQA environmental standards. Bids must be submitted via PlanetBids and include a comprehensive set of certifications, including non-collusion and debarment statements.