Street Improvements 2024-2025: Gosford Road From Panama Lane To Berkshire Road

The City of Bakersfield is soliciting bids for solicitation number 25PWDE06, a public works project focused on street improvements for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The project covers approximately 0.5 miles of Gosford Road, from Panama Lane to Berkshire Road, and involves general road rehabilitation, resurfacing, and reconstruction. The scope of work includes mobilization, traffic control, earthwork, stormwater management, and the installation of aggregate bases and hot mix asphalt, as well as traffic striping and pavement markings. All work must adhere to the 2023 Caltrans Standard Specifications and the California MUTCD. Bids must be submitted by August 6, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. to the Office of the Purchasing Officer or via the City of Bakersfield Vendor Portal. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Requirements for submission include a proposal guaranty equal to 10 percent of the bid amount, a noncollusion affidavit, a list of proposed subcontractors, and a completed bidder questionnaire. Awarded contractors must provide performance and labor/material security, maintain insurance from carriers rated at least A-VII by Best’s, and comply with California Labor Code apprenticeship requirements. The City Engineer holds final authority for on-site inspection and acceptance of all work.