HSR25-130 ROW Clearance, Demolition, and Abatement Services (IFB)

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for right-of-way clearance, demolition, asbestos/lead abatement, and stormwater pollution prevention plan services in Kern County, California. The scope of work involves the demolition of two multi-family residential structures containing fifteen units totaling approximately 4,701 square feet located at 6050 State Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308 (Assessor's Parcel Number 364-212-22), along with removal of all structures, abatement of friable and non-friable asbestos and lead-based paint, implementation of stormwater pollution prevention measures, utility disconnection, debris removal, site grading, and environmental compliance activities. Bidders must submit lump-sum cost proposals for demolition services and asbestos abatement services and must possess multiple contractor licenses including Class A or combined Class B and C-21 licenses, C-22 asbestos abatement certification, C-13 through C-61/D-49 specialty licenses, HAZ certification, QSD/QSP stormwater certifications, Lead Removal Certificates, hazardous waste transporter registration, and hazardous materials transportation licenses. The contract term runs from May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027, with an Authority option to extend for an additional twelve months at the same rates. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the project site, written questions must be submitted by April 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM with responses released by April 27, 2026 at 4:30 PM, and bids are due April 29, 2026 at 2:30 PM. Bidders with total bids exceeding $25,000 must be registered as public works contractors with the Department of Industrial Relations, and bidder security of 10 percent of the total bid amount is required if the bid exceeds $461,000; the contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code Sections 1770-1776.

The Authority has established a 25 percent Small Business utilization goal inclusive of a 3 percent Microbusiness carve-out and a 3 percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation goal, with a five percent bid preference applying to certified Small Business or Microbusiness bidders and a 3-5 percent bid incentive for bidders offering DVBE participation. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability coverage of $1 million, automobile liability of $1 million, environmental professional liability of $1 million, pollution liability of $5 million, and workers' compensation coverage. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are noted in this procurement. The estimated award value is not explicitly stated; however, the requirement for bidder security of 10 percent of the total bid amount when bids exceed $461,000 suggests a significant contract value, with potential total costs substantially higher than this threshold given the scope of demolition, abatement, and site restoration activities involved.