Los Cerritos Channel At Bixby Hill Retaining Wall Repair

Solicitation WD-11-26, issued by the Long Beach Public Utilities Department, involves the repair and reconstruction of a retaining wall along the Los Cerritos Channel at Bixby Hill in Long Beach, California. The scope of work includes the demolition of deteriorated Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) wall sections, removal of trees, and disposal of interfering foundation and pool equipment. New construction requirements consist of installing 24-inch diameter by 20-foot embedded piles, a 30-inch by 30-inch grade beam, and a new CMU wall featuring a 5-foot tall free-standing section, followed by backfill, compaction, and site restoration. The project is located on private property parallel to the Long Beach Bikeway Route 10 and is subject to a City-wide Project Labor Agreement and prevailing wage laws. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on the total bid amount. Bidders must be licensed by the State of California and provide a bid security of at least 10 percent of the bid. Upon award, the contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Key administrative requirements include the submission of a cost-loaded preliminary progress schedule for the first 60 calendar days and the presence of a site superintendent during all work hours. The contract stipulates liquidated damages of 1,000 dollars per day for delays, excluding weekends and holidays. All work must adhere to Cal OSHA safety standards for excavation and requires special inspection.