State Route 43 and 7th Standard Round Roundabout

The Kern County Public Works Department is soliciting bids for Contract 25052, which involves the construction of the State Route 43 and 7th Standard Road Roundabout. The scope of work includes paving hot mix asphalt and concrete, cold planing, constructing curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways, installing roadside signs, luminaires, and fencing, as well as performing drainage improvements and hydroseeding. The project also requires extensive pavement markings, including thermoplastic traffic stripes and crosswalks, and the removal of existing painted markings. The engineer's estimate for the project is 10,770,429 dollars. Bids are due by 11:00 a.m. on December 2, 2026, and must include a 10 percent bid bond. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Work is scheduled to begin on March 1, 2027, with a completion timeframe of 110 working days. The successful contractor must hold specific license classifications and provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract price. As a federally funded project, it is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, Buy America requirements, and California prevailing wage laws. Compliance with strict environmental and safety standards is required, particularly regarding the handling and labeling of asbestos-containing materials and lead paint debris.