Gatehouse Scale Replacement at the Shafter Recycling & Sanitary Landfill

The Kern County Public Works Department is soliciting bids for Contract 26028 to replace the gatehouse scale at the Shafter Recycling and Sanitary Landfill located at 17621 Scofield Rd, Shafter, CA. The project requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to remove the existing mechanical cement pit truck scale and install a new Avery Weigh-Tronix Bridgemont-HD analog scale measuring 70 feet in length, 10 feet in width, and 14 inches in height, featuring three decks and two manholes. Additional work includes pouring new footings or piers, repairing asphalt and concrete edging, integrating the existing indicator, and performing all necessary testing and calibration. The project must be completed within 90 working days from the commencement of contract time. Bids are due by September 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM and must be submitted in a sealed envelope. The contract will be awarded to the apparent low responsive and responsible bidder based on qualifications, financial ability, and compliance with requirements. Bidders must provide a 10 percent bid bond and adhere to California Labor Code prevailing wage and apprentice requirements. Required documentation includes a bid form, vendor information, non-collusion declarations, and bidder certifications. Once awarded, the contractor must provide construction performance and labor and material payment bonds. Invoices are to be submitted to the Public Works Department Accounting Division in Bakersfield, with payment issued within 30 days of approval.