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

The City of Bell is soliciting bids for Street Improvements on Various Streets (NON SB1) FY 2025-2026 under solicitation number BID PW26-002, with all submissions required electronically through the OpenGov portal no later than June 30, 2026. The project involves pavement cold milling and application of an Asphalt Rubber Hot Mix overlay across designated segments of Bear Ave, Otis Ave, and Vinevale Ave, along with comprehensive infrastructure upgrades including sidewalk, driveway, curb and gutter replacement; adjustment of manhole frames, water valves, and meter boxes to grade; installation of detectable warning surfaces, speed humps, automatic retractable screens, irrigation systems, striping, and curb painting. Work must adhere to the Standard Specifications published by Building News, Incorporated, and comply with the highest professional standards as defined by leading industry firms. Bidders must submit detailed unit prices for each line item on the Project Bid Sheet, including quantities for cold milling, overlay, and subgrade removal and reconstruction, with award going to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on total bid price per PCC section 20103.8(b). All bidders are required to provide a bid bond of at least 10% of the submitted bid amount, executed Non-Collusion Affidavit and Declaration, Equal Employment Opportunity Certification, Designation of Sureties, and other mandatory documentation through the OpenGov portal. The selected contractor must furnish a performance bond and payment bond equal to or greater than the contract sum, issued by California-qualified sureties rated “A” or better with financial class VII or above. Labor must comply with prevailing wage requirements, and full adherence to safety standards under Subsection 5-7.1 is mandatory. Contract administration requires monthly original invoices itemized by labor, materials, equipment, supplies, travel, and subcontractor expenses, all in a format approved by the City’s Director of Finance. The Contractor must maintain complete accounting records in accordance with GAAP, permitting full City access for audit purposes during normal business hours. Work must be completed within 40 working days following notice to proceed, with progress reports submitted monthly and a construction schedule due within ten working days of contract execution. Extensions of up to 180 days cumulatively may be approved in writing. Liquidated damages of $1,400 per calendar day apply for failure to meet key scheduling milestones. All materials must be tested by City-designated independent facilities