Description
The City of Palm Springs is soliciting a public‑works contract to widen Ramon Road (San Luis Rey Drive to Candlewood Drive) and to widen the existing bridge over the Whitewater River, including extensive associated civil works. The scope covers roadway widening, new curbs, gutters, sidewalks, retaining walls, storm‑drain and channel improvements, traffic‑signal upgrades, utility relocations, landscaping, and required permitting. The project will be executed in multiple phases, with a total contract time of 442 working days, and incorporates federal FHWA requirements, Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage compliance, and a suite of environmental and safety regulations.
• Roadway & bridge widening with new structural elements and pavement.
• Utility relocation (water, sewer, electric, communications) and multiple agency permits (Caltrans, RCFC, CVWD, DOSH).
• Traffic‑control plans, signal upgrades, erosion control, and landscaping.
• Bid submitted electronically via PlanetBids; bid bond 10 % and performance/payment bonds each 100 % of contract amount; warranty bond 25 % of final price.
• Contractual liquidated‑damages apply; all work must comply with Buy‑America, DBE/Minority goals, and federal‑aid statutes.