Street Lighting Improvements: Sunset Ave from Oak St to A St

This contract involves the furnishing and installation of street lighting improvements along several streets, including Park Way from Oak Street to Pine Street, Sunset Avenue from Elm Street to Pine Street, and San Emidio Street from Elm Street to A Street. The scope of work encompasses the removal of existing streetlight poles, installation of decorative lighting posts with LED lamps, and the addition of streetlight and intermediate pull boxes, conduit, conductors, and new non-metered pedestals. The project also includes constructing new concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks, curb ramps, and modifying existing fencing, landscaping, and irrigation systems as needed to support the new infrastructure, all in accordance with the contract documents. Funded through the federally administered Community Development Block Grant program, this project requires contractors to adhere to federal prevailing wage rates and comply with MBE/WBE program requirements. The contract is valued between $500,000 and $1,500,000 and is managed by the City of Bakersfield, California. Interested bidders must submit responses by August 8, 2024, and direct any questions to Joshua Fernando of the Public Works Department via email. The project aims to enhance street lighting and infrastructure along the specified routes, contributing to improved safety and aesthetic appeal in the community.