Median Improvements on North Chester Avenue from 250 Feet South of Beardsley Avenue to China Grade Loop

The contract is for median improvements on North Chester Avenue in Kern County, California, specifically between 250 feet south of Beardsley Avenue and China Grade Loop, with a solicitation number of 26023 and a response deadline of July 22, 2026. The scope encompasses installation of rock blanket, survey monument encasements, object markers, and roadside signs; construction of concrete median; adjustment of valve box and pull box frames to grade; landscaping; relocation of roadside signs; and painting of the concrete median. The work must be performed by a responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest price, following a lowest-priced technically acceptable evaluation approach. A 10 percent bid bond is required, and the NAICS code 237310 applies. Performance is to occur in California under the oversight of the Kern County Public Works Department, with primary contact information provided for PW Contracts. The period of performance requires work to commence within ten days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 120 working days, with working days excluding weekends, holidays, and the period from December 15 through March 15. Liquidated damages of $750 per day are assessed for delays, with similar penalties tied to firm pricing terms. Subcontracting requirements include a 20 percent threshold for first-tier subcontracting and a separate 20 percent requirement for second-tier subcontracting, with subcontractor information to be disclosed. The contractor must comply with Missouri-specific legal and operational standards including anti-discrimination laws, equal employment opportunity requirements under Executive Order 11246, and certification regarding boycotts of Israel. Insurance must be provided through Missouri-admitted carriers with minimum A.M. Best ratings and include specific endorsements, while lien waivers are mandatory for payment. Change orders are capped at 10 percent of the contract value without City Council approval, and the contract includes a one-year warranty period following final acceptance. Payment is contingent upon submission of monthly applications with supporting documentation, though no formal electronic invoicing system is specified. The contract includes arbitration provisions, severability clauses, termination rights, and conditions regarding differing site conditions. All submissions must be made online by the deadline via the publicpurchase.com portal, with no paper or email submissions accepted.