Opportunity
Kern County PlanetBids #26019
Kern County Road Improvements: Winter Lane Construction Project
Posted
May 04, 2026
Respond By
May 27, 2026
Identifier
26019
NAICS
237310, 237990
Kern County is seeking bids for a federally funded road improvement project on Winter Lane, from Habecker Road to East Side Canal in Bakersfield, California. - Government Buyer: - Kern County Public Works Department, Engineering Division - Scope of Work: - Construction of road improvements including: - Paving with 393 tons of Hot Mix Asphalt (Type A) - Installation of 167 cubic yards of Class 2 Aggregate Base - Minor concrete works: pads, curbs, driveways, cross drains (various quantities) - Reconstruction of chain link and wrought iron gates and fences - Relocation of mailboxes and installation/removal of roadside signs - Survey monument encasement, standard barricades, and mobilization - Site preparation: clearing, grubbing, roadway excavation (418 cubic yards), finishing - Lead compliance plan, water supply development, temporary traffic control, and water pollution control program - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must hold a valid California A (General Engineering) or C-12 (Earthwork and Paving) license - Compliance with both federal and state prevailing wage laws - Buy America requirements apply due to federal funding - Submission of 10% bid security and provision of 100% performance and payment bonds - Project must be completed within 30 working days; liquidated damages of $2,000 per day for late completion - Equal employment opportunity, nondiscrimination, and free speech policy compliance required - No specific OEMs are named, as the procurement is for construction and civil engineering services - Engineer's estimate for the project is $498,020
Description
This solicitation is for the construction of road improvements on Winter Lane from Habecker Road to East Side Canal. The scope includes paving an existing road with hot mix asphalt, constructing a drive approach, cross drains, concrete driveway tie-in, reconstructing gates and fences, and installing single post signs. The project requires contractors to have an A or C-12 license classification. Bids must be submitted by May 27, 2026, and the work must be completed within 30 working days.