R-7276 Downtown Walkable Corners

The City of Long Beach is seeking competitive bids for the “Downtown Walkable Corners” project (R‑7276), a comprehensive civil‑engineering construction effort to improve pedestrian accessibility, storm‑drain infrastructure, and street signage across several downtown intersections. The scope includes mobilization, scheduling, traffic‑control planning, storm‑water protection planning, construction staking, catch‑basin relocation, connector‑pipe screen installation and maintenance, sign‑post fabrication and removal, and associated utility work. The solicitation comprises 187 line items, each requiring a unit‑price bid; all bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid virtual meeting on October 8, 2026. • Key components: catch‑basin relocation, storm‑drain pipe installation (8‑24 in. reinforced concrete), ARS/CPS screen systems, sign‑post foundations (Standard Plan 317), and detailed traffic‑control coordination (including a 60‑day notice to Broadlind Hotel). • Required documents: specifications, plan set C‑6779, addendum 1 (which updates item descriptions and adds inspection/maintenance schedules), and a pre‑bid sign‑in sheet. • Bid opening: October 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM; bids remain valid for 120 working days. • Mandatory pre‑bid conference: October 8, 2026, 3 PM via Microsoft Teams; attendance is required for bid eligibility.