Kern County PlanetBids #26023

Kern County Solicitation for North Chester Avenue Median Improvements

Kern County Public Works is seeking bids for a federally funded construction project to improve the median on North Chester Avenue in Bakersfield, California. - Government Buyer: - County of Kern, Public Works Department, Engineering Division - County of Kern, Planning and Natural Resources Department, Community Development Division - Project Scope: - Construction of median improvements from 250 feet south of Beardsley Avenue to China Grade Loop - Key tasks include: - Installation of rock blanket (8,264 sq ft) - Construction of minor concrete median (36 cu yd) - Excavation (376 cu yd) - Removal of concrete (79 cu yd) - Landscaping (lump sum) - Installation and relocation of roadside signs (18 new, 3 relocated) - Installation of object markers (26 units) - Survey monument encasements (3 units) - Adjustments to pull boxes (26) and valve box frames/covers (15) - Temporary traffic control, water supply development, water pollution control program, and project mobilization - Preparation and painting of concrete (28,242 sq ft) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Davis-Bacon Act (federal prevailing wage) - Buy America/Build America Act requirements - Section 3 employment and contracting preferences for low-income persons/businesses - Emphasis on small and disadvantaged business participation - Maximum subcontracting limits and detailed subcontractor certifications - Project must be completed within 30 working days; $2,000/day liquidated damages for delays - No specific OEMs or proprietary products are named; standard construction materials and services are required - Estimated contract value: approximately $1,017,378

Description

This solicitation is for the construction of median improvements on North Chester Avenue from 250 feet south of Beardsley Avenue to China Grade Loop in Kern County, California. The work includes installing rock blanket, survey monument encasements, object markers, roadside signs, constructing concrete median, adjusting valve box frame and cover to grade, adjusting pull box to grade, landscaping, relocating roadside signs, and painting concrete median. The project requires contractors to have an A or C-8 license classification and must be completed within 30 working days. The project is funded with Community Development Block Grant funds and is subject to federal requirements and regulations.

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