FY27 CDBG Street Resurfacing and ADA Improvement Project

The City of Pasadena, California is requesting bids on the FY27 CDBG Street Resurfacing and ADA Improvement Project under IFB 2026-IFB-CIV-0288, with bids due July 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and questions due July 14, 2026. The project is partially funded with federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds. Bidders must possess a valid California State Contractor's License, Class A at time of award.

The scope encompasses resurfacing Fair Oaks Avenue from Washington Boulevard to Mountain Street and Los Robles Avenue from Washington Boulevard to Orange Grove Boulevard, with associated improvements including removal and reconstruction of damaged concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk, curb ramps, driveway aprons, and cross gutters; adjustment of existing utility manholes and valve covers; replacement of traffic signal loop detectors; and installation of raised pavement markers. Asphalt Rubber Hot Mix (ARHM) with crumb rubber manufactured in California is specified. Contractors must submit an engineered Traffic Control Plan signed by a registered engineer, a Best Management Practices (BMP) Plan for stormwater and non-stormwater pollution control, and a Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan requiring 75 percent waste diversion. All subcontractors must be registered and qualified to perform public work under California Labor Code Section 1725.5. Signing and striping plans specify thermoplastic pavement markings with 3M Series 290 raised pavement markers (diamond grade microprismatic optics), continental crosswalks, and Unistrut square galvanized steel sign posts with breakaway anchors compliant with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

The contract term is 40 working days from the Notice to Proceed, with work commencing within 15 calendar days. Prevailing wage rates apply under California Labor Code sections 1770–1777, with the higher of prevailing wage, Pasadena Living Wage, or Pasadena Minimum Wage applied where rates differ. Apprenticeship requirements under Labor Code Section 1777.5 apply. Liquidated damages are $1,000 per calendar day for contract delays, $1,200 per day for missed transit notifications, and $250 per transition per day for failure to maintain temporary pavement transitions. A 5 percent bid security (electronic surety bond) and a 3 percent performance security deposit (not to exceed $30,000) are required. Bidders must submit five completed projects demonstrating relevant experience on similar municipal infrastructure work.