Street Improvements on Various Streets FY 2025-2026 (SB1)

The City of Bell is soliciting bids for Street Improvements on Various Streets under Project ID FY 2025-2026 (SB1), with solicitation number BID PW26-001, issued on May 14, 2026, and a firm submission deadline of June 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST. All bids must be submitted exclusively through the City’s OpenGov procurement portal; no other submission methods including email, fax, or mail will be accepted. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive street rehabilitation including cold milling of existing pavement, application of asphalt rubber hot mix overlay, replacement of sidewalks, curb and gutter systems, installation of detectable warning surfaces and speed humps, traffic signing and striping, tree removal, irrigation upgrades, and storm drain improvements. All work must comply with the 2024 Edition of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, City of Bell Municipal Code, and applicable ADA standards for curb ramps and truncated domes. Materials such as asphalt must meet PG 64-10 and PG 64-16 specifications, concrete must be Class 520-C-2500 with a maximum 4-inch slump, and stainless steel components must conform to S-304/S-316 standards. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with evaluation based solely on responsiveness, responsibility, non-collusion, and compliance with bonding requirements. The winning bidder must submit a performance bond and a payment bond with the contract, adhere to a 40-working-day performance period (extendable up to 180 days with approval), and provide a one-year warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all permits, maintaining full records for audit purposes, complying with prevailing wage laws, and ensuring noise levels do not exceed 86 dBA at 50 feet. At least 50% of the contract value must be performed by the prime contractor’s own workforce unless waived by the City. Special requirements include pollution legal liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, builder’s risk coverage for the full project value, and verification of subcontractor insurance. The only confirmed monetary value in the bid schedule is $5,000 NTE for Special Project Site Maintenance, though total bid amounts remain unspecified in the provided documents. Work is to be performed on public streets throughout the City of Bell