2026 Alley Paving Improvement Project

The City of Redlands is requesting sealed bids for alley paving improvements across multiple alleys within the city, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bidders must hold a California Class A contractor license — the eligibility filter. The project is subject to California prevailing wage requirements and Department of Industrial Relations registration and labor-law compliance.

The scope comprises demolition, earthwork, grading, and paving of various alleys, including removal and replacement of concrete, utility adjustments to grade, disposal of excess soil and rock, and restoration to pre-construction conditions. Work is divided into 16 bid items spanning mobilization, erosion control, surveying, removal of existing pavement, construction of 2.5-inch asphalt concrete over 4-inch aggregate base (27,494 square feet), 2-foot-wide v-gutters (2,001 linear feet), driveway replacement (621 square feet), sidewalk replacement (635 square feet), utility adjustments for manholes and valve boxes, and demobilization.

The contract term is 50 working days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of five hundred dollars per working day for failure to complete on schedule. Bid security of 10% of the bid amount is required as a cashier's check, certified check, or bidder's bond. The successful bidder must furnish a Labor and Material Bond and Faithful Performance Bond, each at 100% of the bid price. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Business Auto Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Commercial Umbrella/Excess Liability ($5 million per occurrence / aggregate), Workers Compensation ($1 million per occurrence), and Pollution Policy ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate). Weekly certified payroll submission through LCPtracker is mandatory. Sealed proposals are submitted to the City Clerk's office at 35 Cajon Street, Suite 4, Redlands, CA 92373. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and award to the lowest responsive responsible bidder.