Inglewood Catch Basins Maintenance and ARS Installation/Repair Project

The City of Inglewood is soliciting bids for the maintenance of catch basins and the installation and repair of Automatic Retractable Screens (ARS) across the city, with work requiring the cleaning of 112 catch basins including LID systems, the installation of 72 fixed stainless steel protective screens, and the sawcutting, removal, and installation of 40 new ARS units on catch basins with openings ranging from 2 to 35 feet. The scope encompasses full mobilization and demobilization, implementation of Best Management Practices to comply with NPDES and SCAQMD regulations, traffic control measures, and complete debris removal and site restoration. All work must adhere to Standard Plans for Public Works Construction, ASTM, OSHA, ANSI, AWWA, and local MS4 permit requirements, with field operational testing mandatory to ensure ARS units function properly under specified conditions including screen openings no greater than 5 mm, 45% open area, and structural integrity under 62.4 lb/ft³ water pressure. The contractor must use S-304 stainless steel for screens, comply with 2010 EPA emissions standards for all equipment including strict idling limits, and follow confined space safety protocols when necessary. The contract is awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, requiring bidders to meet minimum technical standards and demonstrate responsibility through financial standing, past performance, and adequate resources. Proposals must be submitted as a physical hard copy to the City Clerk’s Office by 11:00 a.m. on August 12, 2026, with no electronic submissions accepted for the bid itself, though communications must go through the City Planet Bids Portal. Contractors must possess a valid Inglewood business license, provide a bid bond, and upon award, a performance bond and payment bond each equal to 100% of the contract sum, plus a potential maintenance bond if warranty exceeds one year. Insurance requirements include workers’ compensation with subrogation waiver and commercial general liability coverage naming the city as additional insured for all subcontractors. The contractor is liable for indemnification against all claims arising from negligence or misconduct, must dispose of hazardous waste through licensed haulers at a Class I landfill, and is responsible for site cleanup to a broom-clean condition post-completion with restoration of any damaged adjacent property. No contract value is listed, as unit prices are omitted from the bid schedule, and no federal acquisition regulation clauses are applicable; the