2026 Street Resurfacing Project

The City of Carlsbad, California is requesting bids for the 2026 Street Resurfacing Project, resurfacing approximately 50 miles of city streets, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via the City's online electronic bidding portal. Bidders must hold a California Class A General Engineering contractor license and maintain active Department of Industrial Relations registration. All work is subject to prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code and California Air Resources Board Advanced Clean Fleets regulations for vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings exceeding 8,500 pounds.

The scope includes resurfacing by Type 1 slurry seal, Type 2 slurry seal, or asphalt concrete overlay; roadway re-striping; installation of thermoplastic symbols and legends; and minor concrete work. Bidders must examine the site and contract documents at their own expense; no pre-bid conference will be conducted.

The City's engineers estimate project cost at $15.239 million. Contract time is 170 working days commencing from the Notice to Proceed. The City will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a 90-calendar-day period for award determination during which bidders cannot withdraw bids. The successful bidder must begin work within 10 working days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and must execute the contract and provide required bonds and insurance certificates within 10 working days of the Notice of Award or forfeit bid security.

Bidders must submit a bid guarantee (cash, certified check, or bid bond) equal to 10% of the total bid price. The successful bidder must furnish Labor and Material Payment Bonds and Performance and Warranty Bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price, from a California-admitted surety company. Questions must be submitted through the online portal by September 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with responses published in addenda by September 11, 2026.