Paseo Del Norte Guardrail

The City of Carlsbad Public Works Transportation Department is soliciting sealed electronic bids for installation of a guardrail system along Paseo Del Norte (Project No. 6013, PWS27-4195TRAN), with bids due November 10, 2026 at 11 a.m. and questions due by October 29, 2026. Bidders must hold an A-General Engineering contractor license under California Business and Professions Code Sections 7000 et seq. and be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations — the primary eligibility filter.

The scope includes guardrail installation along the western edge of the sidewalk southwest of the Camino Del Las Ondas intersection, identification and protection of below-ground electrical street lighting and reclaimed water utilities, removal and replacement of existing landscaping and irrigation systems. The contract term is ninety working days commencing seven days from the Notice to Proceed.

The Engineer's estimate is $145,600. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid guarantee of not less than 10% of the submitted bid price; the successful bidder must furnish both a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance and Warranty Bond, each equal to 100% of the contract price. This project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq. All bonds and insurance certificates must be provided within ten working days of the Notice of Award.

Bidders must submit the Bid Form, Proposed Subcontractors Form, Bidder Information and Experience Form, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Iran Contracting Act Certification, Public Works Contractor Registration Certification, Certificate of Insurance, Statement Regarding Debarment, Disclosure of Discipline Record, and CARB Fleet Compliance Certification. The award period is sixty calendar days from bid opening; no bid may be withdrawn during this period. No pre-bid conference will be held. The City reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and may reject any or all bids.