Right of way improvements census block 102. 4

The City of Bowling Green is soliciting competitive bids under its Neighbor Improvement Program for right-of-way improvements within Census Block Group 102.4 in Wayne County, Kentucky. The project encompasses construction of new sidewalk along Jackson Street (approximately 32,000 linear feet from Station 9+92 to Station 42+25), replacement of existing non-compliant sidewalk segments, and concrete pavement repairs on Beauty Avenue totaling 510 square yards. Deliverables include demolition, grading, subgrade preparation, erosion and sediment control measures, concrete sidewalk installation (5 feet wide with 4-inch depth over 2-inch dense graded aggregate base), ADA-compliant handicap ramps and detectable warning strips, curb and gutter construction, traffic control and maintenance of traffic planning, utility coordination, site restoration with sodding, and all associated labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals. The project requires compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal standards, including Kentucky Transportation Cabinet requirements for asphalt and concrete placement, OSHA standards, and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements. Concrete must meet 4,000 PSI compressive strength with 650 PSI modulus of rupture, and all fill materials must achieve minimum 98 percent compaction at standard Proctor density. Contractor responsibilities include obtaining Kentucky 811 utility locating service at least 48 hours prior to excavation, maintaining continuous erosion control measures, weekly inspection and maintenance of sediment control devices, and coordination with Bowling Green Municipal Utilities. The bid submission deadline is March 25, 2026, with contract performance scheduled from March 1, 2026, through December 30, 2027, plus four optional one-year renewal periods by mutual agreement. Pricing must be submitted on a per-unit basis through an Excel spreadsheet provided by the City, with all costs quoted as net, F.O.B. Destination, and held firm for the contract duration.

The project is funded in part by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and is subject to all applicable federal compliance requirements for CDBG-funded projects. Contractors must verify non-debarred status through the System for Awards Management (SAM), comply with the Build America, Buy America (CDBG) Act regarding domestic material sourcing, and satisfy Section 3 requirements targeting employment and contracting opportunities for low- and very low-income residents and minority-owned businesses. The City encourages participation of Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with resources available through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet DBE Directory and Kentucky Small Business Development Center. For contracts exceeding $100,000, contractors must provide a five percent bid guarantee, 100 percent performance bond, and 100 percent payment bond, and prevailing wage rates established by the U.S. Department of Labor must be applied to all laborers and mechanics, with rates detailed in General Decision KY20260040 effective January 2, 2026. Contractors must also obtain and maintain Commercial General Liability coverage of $2,000,000 per occurrence, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits with Employers' Liability of $1,000,000, and Automobile Liability coverage of $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit, with the City of Bowling Green named as additional insured on all policies. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in available documentation, and award is contingent upon funding approval by applicable City boards and agencies. No incumbent contractor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the solicitation materials.