MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS

The City of Bakersfield is soliciting bids for Project T3K300, which involves median improvements at various locations, specifically focusing on Wible Road and Ashe Road from Ming Avenue to Stockdale Highway. The scope of work includes civil engineering, landscaping, and infrastructure upgrades, with specific deliverables such as the installation of Type M median curbs, stamped concrete, wood mulch, and thermoplastic traffic striping. All work must adhere to the 2023 State of California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and the 2023 State of California Standard Plans for pavement markings. The project is funded through the Highway Safety Improvement Program and requires compliance with federal prevailing wage rates, Buy America provisions, and the Cargo Preference Act. The contract must be completed within 40 working days, with site activities commencing within 15 days of the Notice to Proceed. Bidders are required to submit sealed proposals including a bid items list, a list of subcontractors, a non-collusion affidavit, and a proposal guaranty. The project is subject to strict federal and state compliance standards, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act. Performance and material bonds are required, and the City Engineer will provide inspection services to ensure quality assurance. Invoicing is handled as a reimbursement for allowable project costs incurred by the administering agency.