Guardrail Upgrades At Various Locations Throughout Kern County

The County of Kern has issued solicitation 25059 for guardrail upgrades at various locations throughout Kern County, with an engineer's estimate of 1,241,866 dollars. The scope of work includes the removal of existing guardrails and markers, and the installation of Midwest guardrail systems, end terminal systems, concrete barrier type 60M, crash cushions, and flume downdrains. Additional requirements involve paving hot mix asphalt, cold planing, installing rumble strips, and constructing concrete curb, gutter, and slope paving. All work must be performed in accordance with the 2025 Standard Specifications of the State of California Department of Transportation and completed within 50 working days, with a delayed start date beginning March 15, 2027. Bids are due by September 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM and must be submitted to the Kern County Public Works Department in Bakersfield. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder holding a Class A or C-13 license. Submission requirements include a bid bond equal to 10 percent of the bid amount, a non-collusion declaration, and various certifications regarding worker's compensation, DIR registration, and non-discrimination. The project is subject to Buy America requirements for iron, steel, and construction materials. Payment will be made 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.