University Drive Pavement Rehabilitation From Avalon Blvd To Wilmington Ave

The City of Carson is soliciting bids for the rehabilitation of University Drive from Avalon Blvd to Wilmington Ave under Contract No. 20260803030, with a bid opening deadline of August 24, 2026. The project encompasses comprehensive street improvements including removal and replacement of damaged concrete, cold milling four inches of existing asphalt, and overlaying with a two-inch leveling course and a two-inch asphalt rubberized hot mix finish. Additional work includes constructing ADA-compliant curb ramps, upgrading driveways, reconstructing median tree wells, adjusting utility covers to grade, installing traffic signal detector loops, and applying new signage and pavement markings. Tree removal and disposal, along with coordination of utility and municipal services, are also required. Work must comply with the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction by the Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association and Associated General Contractors of California, specifically Sections 302, 303, 402, and 201, and adhere to federal regulations under 23 CFR, 49 CFR, Cal/OSHA, ADA, NPDES stormwater requirements, and the Davis-Bacon Act. The contract mandates performance, payment, and maintenance bonds, a bid bond, and a minimum 30% self-performance requirement under federal guidelines, with all subcontractors bound by the same insurance and compliance obligations as the prime contractor. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day apply for delays, and the project must be completed within a specified number of working days after notice to proceed, with acceptance requiring formal City Council action. DBE participation is tracked through mandatory exhibits including the Local Agency Bidder-DBE Commitment, Contractor Good Faith Efforts, and DBE Running Total of Payments, with all contractors required to verify eligibility via SAM.gov. The bid must be submitted electronically through the PlanetBids portal using official City forms, with no modifications allowed, and no oral, faxed, or mailed submissions accepted. Payment will be made monthly via Exhibit E invoice form with certified payrolls, coordinated through the City Engineer’s office, with Victor Lopez and Gregory MacDonald serving as the primary contract administration and tree maintenance contacts, respectively. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder under a lowest price technically acceptable model, with no trade-offs permitted.