CIP 2026-02 - Claremont Boulevard Complete Streets Improvement Project

The City of Claremont is soliciting sealed bids to design‑build a complete‑street upgrade of Claremont Boulevard between Ninth Street and Foothill Boulevard. The contract covers full demolition, earthwork, utility coordination, new pavement (asphalt and concrete), curb‑and‑gutter, sidewalks, ADA ramps, a bus pad, street‑lighting, signage, and associated site work including erosion control and final clean‑up. Bidders must hold a California Class A contractor license, self‑perform at least 50 % of the work, provide a 10 % bid bond and 100 % performance/payment bonds, and be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations for prevailing‑wage compliance. The project’s performance window is 45 working days after the Notice to Proceed, with a $1,000 per day liquidated‑damage clause for delays. • Scope: demolition, grading, utility relocation, new pavement, curbs, sidewalks, bus shelter, lighting, traffic‑control, and site restoration. • Mandatory requirements: Class A license, ≥ 50 % self‑performance, 10 % bid bond, 100 % performance/payment bonds, DIR registration, prevailing‑wage posting. • Schedule: bid documents available 9/24/2026, bid submission deadline 10/26/2026 1 pm, award anticipated 11/10/2026, construction to be completed within 45 working days. • Financials: Engineer’s estimate $635,000 (contract value undisclosed), bid validity 90 days, retainage 5 %, liquidated damages $1,000/day.