RFB - REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION OF SELECTED CONCRETE SIDEWALKS, CURBS, AND GUTTERS (FY24-25)

The County of San Diego Department of Public Works is soliciting bids for the repair, replacement, and construction of selected concrete sidewalks, curbs, and gutters for the FY24-25 period. The scope of work includes the installation of sidewalks, curb and gutter, cross gutters, driveways, and curb ramps, with specific project areas including Old Hwy 80 and Agua Dulce. All work must adhere to the 2015 Caltrans Standard Specifications and San Diego County Design Standards, specifically DS-21L for detectable warning surfaces. The contract requires strict compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Buy America requirements, and state prevailing wage rates under Labor Code Section 1720. Proposals will be evaluated based on the total sum of all contract bid items, and the owner reserves the right to reject obviously unbalanced bids. Bidders must provide a bid security of ten percent of the bid amount via cash, certified check, or bidder's bond, while the successful awardee must furnish performance and payment bonds for one hundred percent of the contract value. Submission requires a complete original bid, including representations and certifications, a Small-Local Business Utilization Plan, and a noncollusion affidavit. The deadline for submission via the BuyNet portal or sealed envelope is December 03, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. The contractor is required to appoint a quality control manager and must notify the Engineer of any noncompliance within 24 hours. Project management milestones include a preconstruction conference within 15 days of contract approval and the submission of a final as-built schedule within 30 days of completion. The solicitation emphasizes nondiscrimination and affirmative action, incorporating various federal regulations and executive orders, and provides specific preferences and certification paths for small, local, and disabled veteran business enterprises.