On-Call Guardrail Repair Services - FY 2023

The City of Pasadena is seeking pre-qualified contractors for On-Call Guardrail Repair Services for Fiscal Year 2023, with the primary objective of providing repair and maintenance services for damaged guardrail systems throughout the city. The procurement requires a Class A contractor's license and involves repairing or replacing guardrail components, including posts, blocks, metal rail elements, end assemblies, and hardware, with contractors responsible for traffic control and proper material disposal. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the City's eProcurement Portal by 2:00 pm on Monday, July 10, 2023, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for June 22, 2023, at 2:00 pm via Microsoft Teams. The project specifications mandate that work commence within 15 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with completion targeted within 10 working days after repair location identification and material procurement. Contractors must adhere to Caltrans Standard Specifications, provide an electronic bid bond for 5% of the total bid price, and comply with prevailing wage requirements, DIR registration, and various City of Pasadena ordinances.

The contract includes provisions for workforce diversity and economic opportunity, with specific emphasis on Section 3 federal requirements that prioritize employment and contracting opportunities for low- and very low-income persons. Bidders must complete voluntary forms (AA-1, AA-2, AA-3) that capture workforce demographics and equal opportunity employment information, with benchmarks including 25% of total project labor hours performed by Section 3 workers and 5% by Targeted Section 3 workers. The project allows for subcontractor participation, with a dedicated form for listing up to four subcontractors, including their license and DIR registration numbers. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract includes provisions for liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for project delays. The procurement supports HUD federal standards and includes comprehensive compliance packages covering worker's compensation, labor standards, and non-discrimination policies, ensuring a robust and equitable contracting process for guardrail repair services in the City of Pasadena.