ATP Cycle 6-Bell Gardens Complete Streets Improvements Phase 2

The City of Bell Gardens, California is requesting sealed bids for ATP Cycle 6 Complete Streets Improvements Phase 2 construction services, a public works project (C.I.P. No. 3938) with sealed bids due September 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 9, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Public Works Yard.

Bidders must hold a current State Contractor's License, Class A, and be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. The project is subject to California prevailing wage requirements.

The scope encompasses street improvements across seven segments (Specht Avenue, Live Oak Street, Priory Street, Gephart Avenue, Perry Road, and Hannon Street), including excavation and cold milling of existing asphalt pavement, reconstruction of asphalt and Portland cement concrete pavement, sidewalk reconstruction, driveway and curb ramp construction, curb and gutter installation, catch basin modifications, utility adjustments, striping and markings, construction survey, and material testing. The bid schedule contains 38 line items with quantities ranging from lump-sum mobilization to 7,686 square feet of sidewalk construction.

The Engineer's Estimate is $1.735 million. The contract term is 135 working days: 60 days for procurement and 75 days for construction, with work scheduled to begin in May 2027. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per calendar day for project delays. The successful bidder must submit a proposal guarantee of 10 percent of the total bid amount via cash, certified check, or bid bond from an admitted surety insurer. The contractor must perform at least 50 percent of the contract price with its own organization and 25 percent of contract labor with company forces. Comprehensive insurance coverage is required, including $1 million per occurrence general liability, $1 million automobile liability, workers' compensation at statutory limits, and builder's risk coverage. Questions are due September 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Anticipated contract award is October 26, 2026 at the City Council meeting. Project funding is from the Active Transportation Program Cycle 6.