Demolition, site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Tulare, California. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; sidewalk / parking lot; sidewalk / parking lot; for the demolition of a water / sewer project; and water / sewer project.

As of May 18, 2021, this project has been awarded to Dawson-Mauldin Construction Inc. for $4,136,815.00. The project will start in next week or two and should be completed after working 200 days. General Work Description: The work to be done consists of demolition and reconstruction of concrete curb ramps, construction of concrete curb and gutter, demolition and installation of sewer, water, and storm drain improvements, grind and removal of existing asphalt concrete, earthwork and grading, prepare subgrade, furnish and place Class II aggregate base and hot mix asphalt concrete pavement, and installing pavement striping, markings and signs. Bid Security, Bonds, and Insurance: Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 20170, each bid proposal must be accompanied by cash, certified or cashier's check, or bidder's bond, made payable to the City of Tulare for an amount equal to at least ten (10%) of the amount of the proposal, such guarantee to be forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fails to enter into a contract. The successful bidder shall furnish the payment bond, performance bond, a maintenance/warranty bond, workers compensation certificate, and all other insurance requirements identified in the Bid/Contract Document. Award of Contract: All proposals will be compared on the basis of the Engineer's Estimate of the work to be done and the Engineer's evaluation of bidder's performance on prior public works construction projects as cited by bidder in the bid proposal. All bidders are invited to attend the bid opening. The results of the bid opening will be reported to the City Council (and/or Board of Public Utilities) of the City of Tulare at a regularly scheduled City Council or Board meeting. The contract will be awarded in the manner and within the time periods provided in Bid/Contract Document and as amended by the project Special Provisions and/or any Addenda. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the Contractor shall possess a valid California Contractor's Class A, General Engineering License at the time this contract is awarded and shall maintain a current and valid license throughout the duration of the project. Failure to possess the specified license(s) at the time the bid is submitted shall render the bid non-responsive. City Business Licenses: The Contractor and all subcontractors listed in the Bid/Contract Document shall have a valid City of Tulare Business License at the time the contract is awarded. Inquiries regarding the plans, specifications, or estimate must be communicated as a bidder inquiry in writing by 5:00 PM on Friday, March 12, 2021. Any such inquiries or questions submitted after this deadline will not be responded to and will not be grounds for a bid protest. Inquiries and questions shall be address to: Nick Bartsch, Senior Project Manager 411 East Kern Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274 projects@tulare.ca.gov Time of Completion: Contractor shall complete all work contained in the construction documents within 190 working days. The right is reserved by the City of Tulare to reject any and all bids, to waive any informality in the bids received, and to evaluate the bids submitted and to award the contract according to the proposal which best serves the interest of said City.