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City of Carson Median Landscape and Lighting Improvements (Project No. 1801)

The City of Carson, California, is seeking bids for Project No. 1801, a comprehensive median landscape improvement project along Avalon Blvd. and Carson St. - Government Buyer: - City of Carson, Department of Public Works Engineering, City Engineer's Office - Project Scope: - Demolition and removal of existing landscape and irrigation in center medians - Installation of new landscape, including: - 1,800 cubic yards of soil import - 141 trees (24" box) - 58 palm trees (15 BTH) - 8,991 shrubs (5-gallon) - 498,228 square feet of mulch (3" depth) - Grading, drainage, erosion control, and root barriers (1,160 units) - Concrete maintenance bands, curb and gutter, and DG (decomposed granite) - Installation of new irrigation systems and median lighting - Electrical upgrades including: - Multiple meter pedestals with panels (MPX1–MPX14) - Tree uplights, downlights, and in-ground pedestal LED lighting (FXLUMINAIRE XA-70 SERIES, XW-70 SERIES) - Coordination with Southern California Edison for service connections - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with California Title 24 codes and 2025 California Electrical Code - Enhanced Electrical Safety Policy (high percentage of certified journeymen and OSHA-certified workers) - Project Labor Agreement and prevailing wage requirements - Contractor must hold a Class A (General Engineering) or C-27 (Landscaping) license - Strict adherence to fire ratings, grounding, and seismic requirements for electrical work - Liquidated damages of $2,000 per calendar day for delays - OEMs and Vendors: - FXLUMINAIRE (specified for LED lighting fixtures) - No other specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified bidders - Place of Performance: - Median areas along Avalon Blvd. (I-405 to 220th St. and SR-91 to Del Amo Blvd.) and Carson St. (Grace St. to I-405), City of Carson, CA - City of Carson City Hall (contracting office) - Contract Duration: - 130 working days from notice to proceed; contract expires one year after City acceptance - Estimated Contract Value: - $2,000,000 to $4,000,000 (based on project scope and quantities) - Potential Competitors: - Landscape and electrical contractors with experience in public works and median improvements - Alternative lighting OEMs such as Philips, Hubbell, or Cree may offer competing products

Description

This solicitation is for the demolition of existing landscape and irrigation within the center median of Avalon Boulevard from 220th St to Albertoni St., and the installation of new landscape, irrigation, concrete maintenance bands, and tree collar lighting on new palm trees. The project requires a Class A - General Engineering or C-27 - Landscaping license. Bids must be submitted electronically by April 23, 2026, and the project duration is 130 working days from the notice to proceed. Liquidated damages are set at $2000 per calendar day.

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