Road Improvements on Winter Lane from Habecker Road to East Side Canal

The contract pertains to road improvements on Winter Lane from Habecker Road to East Side Canal, with a scope encompassing hot mix asphalt paving, construction of a drive approach and cross drains, concrete driveway tie-in, reconstruction of gates and fences, and installation of single post signs. The solicitation number is 26019, posted on May 4, 2026, with a response deadline of May 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., and is administered by the Kern County Public Works Department of Kern County in California. A 10 percent bid bond is required, and award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, meaning the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder meeting all mandatory requirements will be selected, with technical acceptability evaluated on a pass/fail basis. The contractor must submit a completed Non-Collusion Affidavit, Certification of No Conflict of Interest, current W-9 Form, signed Bid Form, and acknowledged addenda if any; an Alaska Business License must be provided within ten days of award. The contract period runs from August 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and may be extended on a month-to-month basis for up to six months or renewed for two additional one-year terms under the same terms and pricing. The contract includes clauses addressing termination, disputes, continuing obligations, affirmative action, compliance, suitable materials, and brand name or equal provisions, with no specific FAR clause numbering applied. The contractor must indemnify the County against all claims arising from performance, provide $1 million in Commercial General Liability and Professional Liability insurance with the County as an additional insured, and ensure all work is performed in a professional, workmanlike manner using new, unused, merchantable quality materials. All documents created during performance are the property of the County, and the contractor must comply with applicable environmental laws and show preference for ENERGY STAR-rated products with recycled content and reduced toxic chemicals. Invoices must include the purchase order number and be submitted for approval prior to payment, with payment issued within 30 days of approval. The point of contact for procurement inquiries is PW Contracts at pw-contracts@kerncounty.com or 661-862-5100.