2025 Residential Street Improvement Project

The City of Shafter Public Works Department is seeking a Class A contractor to execute the 2025 Residential Street Improvement Project in Kern County, California. The procurement involves comprehensive roadway reconstruction for W Marengo Avenue and S Reiker Street, which includes grinding and removing existing asphalt, subgrade preparation, and placement of new asphalt. Key project deliverables encompass full depth grinding, concrete work, drive approaches, ADA ramps, traffic striping, and construction staking. The project requires precise reconstruction of existing infrastructure to meet current ADA and city standards, with specific focus on roadway and associated infrastructure improvements. The bid opening is scheduled for Friday, August 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Contractors must provide a 10% bid guarantee and will be subject to prevailing wage requirements and California Air Resources Board regulations. The contract duration is set at 42 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with the City retaining 5% of each progress payment.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational responses mentioned in the procurement documents. Contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and provide certificates of compliance with California Air Resources Board regulations. While the exact project budget is not explicitly detailed, the procurement involves multiple line items with unit pricing for various construction components. The project will be funded through municipal sources, with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder expected to be awarded the contract. Contractors must submit comprehensive documentation, including detailed payroll records and compliance certificates. Environmental and safety requirements are integral to the bid process, and successful bidders must demonstrate technical capability and adherence to regulatory standards. The project represents a significant municipal infrastructure improvement initiative targeting residential street reconstruction in the Kern County area.