Stover Avenue Sidewalk Improvements (Fury Drive to Eagle Rock Drive)

The Public Works Department of the City of Riverside has issued solicitation number 8284 for street widening and sidewalk improvements on the south side of Stover Avenue between Fury Drive and Eagle Rock Drive. The scope of work includes excavation, construction of new roadway sections, concrete sidewalks, driveways, curb and gutter, and ADA pedestrian ramps. Additionally, the project requires new traffic signing and striping, installation of underground electric streetlight facilities, reconnection of waterline services to City meters, and the relocation or reconstruction of private property fences, walls, and mailboxes. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a performance period of seventy-five working days from the date of the Notice to Proceed. Key requirements include a 10 percent bid bond and performance and payment bonds each totaling 100 percent of the contract price, issued by a surety with an A:7 rating. The contractor and all subcontractors must maintain a valid City of Riverside Business Tax Registration. Liquidated damages are established at 2,500 dollars per calendar day exceeding the designated working days, with additional penalties for missing weekly schedules, unauthorized right-of-way use, or failure to install BMPs. Insurance requirements specify 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence and 2,000,000 dollars aggregate for Commercial General Liability. Compliance with the California Labor Code regarding prevailing wages and the IRAN Contracting Act of 2010 is mandatory. Final acceptance is contingent upon the approval of the Public Works Director and successful inspection of electrical facilities by the RPU or PHI.