Road Reconstruction on Zerker Road Bridge Abutment

Solicitation 25041, issued by the Kern County Public Works Department on August 3, 2026, seeks a contractor for the road reconstruction of the Zerker Road Bridge Abutment in California. The scope of work includes clearing rubble, placing rock slope protection, rehabilitating the roadway subgrade at the bridge approach, installing S-rail, and repaving the transition from the existing roadway to the bridge. The project must be completed within 90 working days from the commencement date, which occurs 13 calendar days after the agreement is executed. Work is expected to begin within 15 calendar days of that commencement date, and liquidated damages will be applied for any delays beyond the 90-working-day window. Bids are due by 11:00 a.m. on August 26, 2026, and may be submitted via the PlanetBids portal or in person at the Public Services Building in Bakersfield. The award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, focusing on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Required submission documents include a bid bond for 10 percent of the bid amount, a non-collusion declaration, bidder certifications, and a subcontractor list for any entity performing more than 0.5 percent of the work or $10,000 in value. Contractors must comply with 2025 California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and Buy America provisions for iron and steel. Additional requirements include providing a temporary traffic control plan for engineer approval and maintaining specific insurance coverages, including employer liability of at least $1 million per accident.