PROJECT NO. 1753 UNIVERSITY DRIVE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM AVALON BLVD TO WILMINGTON AVE

Project No. 1753, issued by the Purchasing Department of the City of Carson, California, involves the pavement rehabilitation of University Drive from Avalon Blvd to Wilmington Ave. The scope of work includes furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment for the rehabilitation of existing asphalt pavement and the repair or reconstruction of concrete improvements, such as sidewalks, curbs, gutters, driveways, and curb ramps. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for replacing traffic signal detector loops, signing, striping, and pavement markings in accordance with technical provisions. The project is governed by a Project Labor Agreement and requires compliance with California prevailing wage laws and federal-aid highway construction standards. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation focusing on bid price, financial standing, licensing, and experience in public works. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the PlanetBids portal by August 24, 2026, and provide a 10 percent bid bond. Required deliverables include performance and payment bonds, workers' compensation insurance, and DBE participation reporting. Project oversight is managed by the City Engineer and Project Manager, with final acceptance granted by the City Council. Performance is measured against strict technical criteria for aggregate base and grading, and the contract term expires one year after project acceptance.