2026 Slurry Seal

The City of Palm Springs is seeking qualified contractors to perform a comprehensive slurry‑seal pavement preservation project throughout the city. The work includes weed‑killer application, crack‑sealing and filling, construction of approximately 1,459 tons of Rubber‑Polymer‑Modified Slurry over nearly 2 million sq ft of asphalt surface, and removal and replacement of existing traffic markings. The contract is below the $1 M threshold, so the Project Labor Agreement does not apply, but bidders must provide a 10 % bid bond and a 25 % warranty bond, meet Class A or C‑12 licensing requirements, and comply with local business‑preference provisions. • Scope: Weed‑killer application, crack‑sealant/​filling, RPMS slurry‑seal (≈ 1,459 tons, 1,945,098 sq ft), traffic‑striping removal & replacement. • Schedule: Must be completed within 40 working days after start; bids remain open 120 days after opening. • Financials: Estimated project value $850,000; bid bond 10 % of bid, warranty bond 25 % of contract, liquidated damages $1,900 per day. • Requirements: Valid California Class A or C‑12 contractor license, registration with DIR, compliance with community‑workforce and local‑business preference policies, electronic bid submission via PlanetBids.