Contract for construction of HUD-funded curb, gutter and sidewalk alta vista area

The City of Bakersfield, California, is soliciting sealed bids under ITB 26-27-17 for construction of HUD-funded curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements in the Alta Vista Area, with a mandatory pre-bid conference on November 13, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. and bids due November 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Non-attendance at the pre-bid conference results in disqualification.

The project is funded entirely by HUD Community Development Block Grant funds and is subject to HUD approval, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, Section 3 economic opportunity requirements for low- and very-low-income residents and businesses, federal labor standards, and equal employment opportunity provisions. Contractors must comply with federal statutes including the Clean Air Act, Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act. Bidders must hold a valid California Class C-8 Concrete Contractor's License or equivalent.

The scope covers furnishing all labor, equipment, materials, and services to construct curb, gutter, and sidewalk infrastructure. The total budgeted amount is $700,000 for a one-year contract term. Bidders must submit a certified check, cashier's check, or bidder's bond equal to 10 percent of the bid amount. The successful bidder must furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials bond, each at 100 percent of the contract amount, within ten days of award. Required insurance includes $1,000,000 per occurrence commercial general liability and $1,000,000 combined single limit automobile liability, with the City named as additional insured. Liquidated damages are $1,000 per day for completion delays.

Bids will be evaluated for lowest responsive and responsible bidder status, considering unit pricing, compliance with federal requirements, company reputation and financial status, previous performance history, and ability to initiate work timely.

Written questions are due by 12:00 p.m. on November 16, 2026. Bid specifications are available for download under the Documents tab of the solicitation. Sealed bids go to the Purchasing Division, 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Second Floor, Bakersfield, California 93301. Bakersfield City Council approval of the award is slated for December 16, 2026.