Residential and Arterial Pavement Improvement, I-159/I-139

This project is part of an annual program to extend the life of residential and arterial roadways throughout the City of Torrance (see Appendix II - Project Location Map). The scope of work consists of cold mill and asphalt concrete overlay of approximately 4,000,000 square feet of residential streets located in both north and south Torrance.

The Engineer's estimate of the contract total is between **$15,500,000 and $16,500,000**. All work shall be completed within **200 working days** from the date of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Also, arterial streets such as Anza Avenue (between PCH and Calle Mayor), Del Amo Blvd (between Hawthorne Blvd and Prairie Ave), and Maple Ave (between Torrance Blvd and Del Amo Blvd) are included to be repaved. Additional work will include flatwork and installation of new trees, street sign & post installation, road striping, crosswalk striping, traffic loop detector installation, and parking lot resurfacing in Wilson Park and Entradero Park.

Bid items include

• Cold mill existing AC pavement, 2" depth, and construct AC pavement (C2-PG-64-10), 2" depth.
• Dig-outs.
• Install pavement striping, markings, legends, and raised pavement markers.
• Remove existing and construct PCC curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveway approach and cross gutter.
• Remove trees including stump grinding, root prune, and furnish and install trees (24" box).
• Install traffic loop detector.
• Adjust manhole frame and cover to grade, and adjust existing valve can and lid to grade.
• Furnish and install new sign post and new street name sign.

**Submission method:** Sealed bids will be received electronically via **PlanetBids**. No facsimile bids shall be accepted by the City. Plans and Specifications are available only on PlanetBids. Addenda will be issued only by posting to PlanetBids.

The Bid must be accompanied by either cash, a certified or cashier's check or a surety bond (bid bond) payable to the City of Torrance, in an amount equivalent to at least **10%** of the Total Contract Bid Price.

The City has determined that a **Class A** Contractor's license is necessary to bid this project. Contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. This project has no DBE requirements.

After award, the awardee shall execute a Performance Bond (**100%** of Bid) and a Labor and Material Bond (**100%** of Bid), among other documents.

The Contractor shall maintain Automobile Liability, General Liability and Workers' Compensation Insurance as specified in the Public Works Agreement.