Lakewood Town Square

The City of Lakewood is soliciting bids for the Lakewood Town Square project, identified as CIP Project No. P2CC2623 and Bid No. PW24-07. This public works construction project involves transforming an existing parking and dirt lot at 4970 Clark Avenue, Lakewood, California, into a town square. The scope of work includes comprehensive site improvements such as grading, hardscape, landscaping, asphalt mill and overlay, and catch basin replacement. Key deliverables include the construction of a new public restroom building with storage, a decomposed granite event area, electrical and low voltage systems, site lighting, storm water and water quality improvements, security fencing, trash enclosures, fabric shade canopies, monument signage, a digital monument sign, concrete sound walls, and outdoor lawn seating. The contract will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder among those who previously prequalified as of September 1, 2026. Bidders must submit sealed proposals using the City-furnished form by November 24, 2026, accompanied by bid security equal to at least 10 percent of the bid amount. The successful contractor must be licensed in the State of California and comply with California Labor Code prevailing wage requirements and DIR registration. Financial terms include a 5 percent retention on all payments, which may be offset by depositing equivalent securities. Final retention is released 35 days after the Notice of Completion, provided no liens or stop notices have been filed. The winning bidder must provide faithful performance and payment bonds and insurance within ten working days of the Notice of Apparent Low Bidder.