Speed Cushions

The City of Long Beach, Department of Public Works Transportation Mobility Bureau is soliciting bids for furnishing and delivering speed cushions on an as-needed basis under ITB PW-23-253, with bids due May 11, 2023. A local preference applies — Long Beach-based businesses may receive a 10% bid price reduction for evaluation purposes only, capped at $10,000 per bid, and do not qualify if the purchase is funded by tidelands funds, grant funds, or State of California funds.

Speed cushions must be modular, made from 100% American recycled rubber, with a hardness of 70 Shore A, tensile strength of 500 psi minimum, and skid resistance of 89 (dry). Emergency vehicle cutthrough paths must comply with Exhibit A design standards. All necessary hardware and installation equipment are included. The contract term is twenty-four months from award with no price increases permitted during the initial period; the City may extend for three additional one-year periods at its option, subject to approval of price increases not to exceed the Los Angeles-Long Beach/Anaheim Consumer Price Index. Payment terms are Net 30.

Bidders must submit five current customer references and provide commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate, workers' compensation coverage, and automobile liability insurance of $500,000 combined single limit. All deliveries are F.O.B. Destination to 2400 E. Spring Street, Building 560B, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bidders claiming local preference must submit a current, valid City of Long Beach business license and seller's permit showing a place of business within city limits. Corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships must include a California Secretary of State Business Search printout. All bidders must complete federal debarment certification under Executive Order 12549 and Title 2 CFR Part 180 Subpart C and submit IRS Form W-9. The City reserves the right to award to a single contractor or multiple vendors and to reject any or all bids. Bid protests require written submission within five business days of intent-to-award notification.