IFB 26-22 citywide sidewalk improvements CIP R25-02

The City of Beaumont Public Works Department is soliciting bids under IFB 26-22 for citywide sidewalk improvements under CIP R25-02, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on November 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Elm Street and 8th Street and bids due December 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The project is funded by Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which subjects the work to Section 3, Davis-Bacon, and federal labor standards.

Bidders must hold a California Class A and/or required Class C contractor's license, register with the California Department of Industrial Relations under Labor Code Section 1725.5 with registration numbers on all bid proposals, and perform at least 51 percent of the contracted work. Prevailing wages are set by the California Department of Industrial Relations for Riverside County, and the higher of federal or state rates applies. The attached Special Federal Provisions, issued by the County of Riverside Housing & Workforce Solutions, set Section 3 best-efforts targets of 25 percent of labor hours for Section 3 workers and 5 percent for Targeted Section 3 workers.

The scope covers sidewalk installation (1,500 linear feet), curb and gutter (265 linear feet), driveway approaches (20 each), curb ramps, catch basins, six large tree removals, 16 mailbox relocations, and concrete removal, along 7th and Elm Streets in Beaumont, California. Appendix A itemizes work at approximately 30 properties. The contractor must coordinate hydrant and water service relocations with Beaumont Cherry Valley Water District and guy wire pole relocations with Southern California Edison, and must obtain a City encroachment permit at no cost to the City. Water pollution control compliance falls under NPDES No. CAS 618033, and completed work carries a one-year warranty.

Award goes to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on the base bid. Bid bonds must be at least 10 percent of the total bid price, and successful bidders must furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the bid amount from California-admitted sureties. Liquidated damages are $2,000 per calendar day, and the contract work must finish within 90 calendar days after long-lead materials are procured. Questions are due December 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The IFB states an anticipated award date of January 19, 2026 and a Notice to Proceed of February 2, 2026.