Guardrail Upgrades at Various Locations Throughout Kern County

Contract 25059 is an agreement with the Kern County Public Works Department for guardrail upgrades at various locations throughout Kern County. The scope of work includes paving hot mix asphalt, cold planing, installing Midwest guardrail and end terminal systems, placing concrete barrier type 60M, and installing crash cushions, rumble strips, and flume downdrains. Additional tasks involve removing existing guardrails, object markers, and slope paving, as well as constructing curbs, gutters, and concrete slope paving. The project is governed by the 2025 Standard Specifications of the State of California Department of Transportation, with an engineer's estimate of 1,241,866 dollars. The project features a delayed start, with contractor working days beginning on March 15, 2027. The successful bidder must hold a Class A or C-13 license and complete all work, including plant establishment, within 50 working days. Bids were due by September 30, 2026, requiring a 10 percent bid bond and various certifications, including non-collusion and EEO statements. The contract mandates compliance with Buy America requirements for iron, steel, and construction materials, as well as adherence to prevailing wage laws and ADA standards for pedestrian access. Payment is processed via progress payments within 30 days of receipt of undisputed requests, with final payment contingent upon a final statement of accounting and a release of claims.