Chestnut Neighborhood Sidewalks

The City of Fresno is seeking qualified contractors to construct new sidewalks and curb ramps throughout the Chestnut Neighborhood (Safe Routes to School project). The work covers multiple streets within the area bounded by Chestnut, Tulare, Willow, and Belmont Avenues and includes demolition, grading, concrete sidewalk and curb ramp installation, traffic‑control planning, storm‑water protection, and related finish work. The contract is funded with FHWA assistance, has a budget allocation of $1.865 million, and requires a 90‑working‑day construction schedule with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays. Bidders must hold a valid California Class “A” contractor’s license, submit a 10 % bid deposit, provide 100 % payment and performance bonds, and comply with prevailing‑wage and environmental regulations. All communications and submissions are to be made through the City’s Planet Bids platform, and the project will be managed via the CMIS system. • Scope: New sidewalks and curb ramps on at least 13 listed streets, including concrete work, drainage, traffic‑control, and site restoration. • Budget: $1,865,000 allocation; contract sum based on total net bid amount. • Schedule: 90 working days from Notice to Proceed; pre‑bid conference 11 Nov 2026; bid deadline 17 Nov 2026. • Requirements: Class “A” CA license, 10 % bid bond, 100 % performance/payment bonds, prevailing‑wage compliance, SWPPP & FDCP approvals, use of CMIS for all project documentation.