FY27 CDBG Street Resurfacing and ADA Improvement Project

The City of Pasadena, California Department of Public Works is soliciting 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. The project is partially funded with federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and is subject to prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code.

The scope includes resurfacing Fair Oaks Avenue from Washington Boulevard to Mountain Street and Los Robles Avenue from Washington Boulevard to Orange Grove Boulevard, plus removal and reconstruction of damaged concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk, curb ramps, driveway aprons, and cross gutters; adjustment of existing utility manholes; replacement of traffic signal loop detectors; installation of raised pavement markers; and miscellaneous appurtenant work. A Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan requiring 75% debris diversion is mandatory.

Bidders must hold a valid California State Contractor's License, Class A, and possess valid registration with the Department of Industrial Relations. Wages must be paid at the highest applicable rate among prevailing wage, Pasadena Living Wage, and Pasadena Minimum Wage determinations. Contractors and subcontractors must comply with apprenticeship requirements and certified payroll reporting.

The contract term is 40 working days from Notice to Proceed, with work beginning within 15 calendar days of that notice. Liquidated damages are $1,000 per calendar day for delays beyond the 40 working day completion period. A 5% electronic surety bid bond and 3% performance security deposit (not to exceed $30,000) are required. Required insurance and bonds must be in place within 15 calendar days of award. As-built drawings are due prior to final payment.

Award will be made to the lowest and best responsive and responsible bidder based on material quality, contractor capacity, schedule performance capability, financial resources, character and integrity, prior performance history, litigation history, and ability to provide future maintenance. Questions are due by 2:00 p.m. on July 14, 2026. No pre-bid meeting is required. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City's eProcurement Portal.