Grand Avenue Parking Improvements

The City of Carlsbad is soliciting bids for the Grand Avenue Parking Improvements project, identified as solicitation PWS27-4220TRAN and Project No. 6079. The scope of work requires a qualified contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to resurface Grand Avenue from State Street to Hope Avenue. This process includes the application of Type 2 slurry seal or asphalt concrete overlay, followed by roadway re-striping and the installation of thermoplastic symbols and legends. All work must conform to the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and California Standards and Regulations, with final approval of markings required by the Transportation Director. The project has an engineer's estimate of 635,800 dollars and a performance period of 90 working days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Bids are due by 11 a.m. on December 9, 2026, via the City of Carlsbad Electronic Bidding Site. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the total bid price. Submission requirements include a 10 percent bid bond or security, a non-collusion affidavit, and various certifications regarding debarment, insurance, and public works registration. Successful contractors must provide faithful performance and labor and material bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Insurance requirements specify a minimum of 2,000,000 dollars per occurrence, naming the City of Carlsbad as an additional insured. Payment is processed via monthly partial payment estimates, with the agency paying undisputed applications within 30 calendar days, provided an updated project schedule has been submitted. Final acceptance is contingent upon the contractor providing revised as-built drawings to the City.