Bids for safety improvements due by March 18, 2026.

COUNTY OF KINGSSTATE OF CALIFORNIA
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Complete, signed, sealed bid proposals for the work shown on the plans entitled:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA; COUNTY OF KINGSPROJECT FOR
HSIP Cycle 11 Safety Improvements Project
will be received at the Office of the Kings County Purchasing Manager, Kings County Government Center, 640 N. Campus Dr., Bldg. 24, Hanford, California, until 4:00 P. M. on March 18, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read.
GENERAL WORK DESCRIPTION:The work to be done consists, in general, of preparation and construction of left-turn lanes, signing and striping, furnishing and installing flashing beacons at several locations throughout the County. See project plans for details.
BIDDERS BOND:Bids are required for the entire work described herein. Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by a bidder's bond, or by a certified check or cashier's check, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid amount. Failure to submit the bidder’s bond, or certified check or cashier’s check make the bid unresponsive.
THIS PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO THE "BUY AMERICA" PROVISIONS OF THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1982 AS AMENDED BY THE INTERMODAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1991 AND THE UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 49 CFR PART 661 AS MODIFIED SEPTEMBER 28, 2007 AND THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT OF NOVEMBER 15, 2021.
Bids are required for the entire work described herein.
The contractor shall possess either a Class A license or a combination of Class C to do the work at the time this contract is awarded. This contract is subject to state contract nondiscrimination and compliance requirements pursuant to Government Code, Section 12990.
Plans and specifications may be obtained at https://www.countyofkingsca.gov/departments/ ​ administration/purchasing/requests-for-proposals . It is the bidder’s responsibility to check the above-mentioned website for any addendums.
Any and all questions shall be submitted in writing and directed to Patricio.Villegas@co.kings.ca.us Department of the Public Works, County of Kings, 1400 West Lacey Boulevard, Hanford, California. Questions shall be submitted prior to 5:00 PM on March 11, 2026 .
The prices submitted in the Bid shall include all sales taxes, other taxes, and applicable fees.
SUBCONTRACTOR'S LIST: Each bid shall include the subcontractor list as set forth:a. The work to be performed, the name and the location of the place of business of each subcontractorwho will perform work or labor or render services to the general contractor in or about the construction of the work or improvement in an amount in excess of 1/2 of 1 percent of the general contractor's total bid; andb. The portion of the work which will be done by each subcontractor, as required by Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code; andc. All bids shall be submitted subject to the terms, conditions, and penalties of Sections 4100 through 4113 inclusive of the Public Contract Code.
BONDS AND INSURANCE REQUIRED:a. Performance - The successful bidder shall file with the County, at the time of execution of the Contract, a Performance Bond acceptable to the County in the full amount of the Contract Price, as security for the faithful performance of the Contract for the construction of the Work.
b. Maintenance Bond - The successful bidder shall file with the County, at the time of execution of the Contract, a maintenance Bond acceptable to the County in the full amount of the Contract Price, as security to cover all guarantees against defective workmanship or materials, or both, during the warranty period following the date of the final acceptance of the Work by the County.
c. Payment Bond - The successful bidder shall file with the County, at the time of execution of the Contract, a Payment Bond acceptable to the County in the full amount of the Contract Price, as security for the payment of all persons supplying labor and materials for the construction of the Work.
d. Form of Bonds - The Bonds shall be submitted on the bond forms contained in these Contract Documents or shall be in substantial compliance with same. Compliance shall be judged solely by the County of Kings.
e. All bonds required, whether Bid, Performance, Maintenance, or Payment shall be issued by an admitted surety insurer. The Bid Bond and Payment Bond must be issued by the same admitted surety insurer. The Bonds required by these specifications will neither be accepted nor approved by the County unless the Bonds are underwritten by an admitted surety, the requirements of California Code of Civil Procedure section 995.630(a) and (b) are met, and the Bond is accompanied by the County Clerk's certificate as provided for in Code of Civil Procedure section 995.640(b). The County further reserves the right to satisfy itself as to the acceptability of the surety and the form of each bond. The bidder must submit, together with the Bonds, the following documents:
1. The original, or certified copy, of the unrevoked appointment, power of attorney, bylaws, or other instrument authorizing the person who executed the bond to do so for and in behalf of the Owner.2. A certified copy of the certificate of authority of the insurer issued by the California Insurance Commissioner.3. A certificate from the County Clerk that the certificate of authority has not been surrendered, revoked, canceled, annulled, or suspended, or in the event that it has, that renewed authority has been granted.4. A financial statement of the assets and liabilities of the insurer to the end of the quarter calendar year prior to 30 days next preceding the date of the execution of the bond, in the form of an officer's certificate as defined in Section 173 of the California Corporations Code.
If the surety insurer is found not to be an admitted surety insurer, the bid shall be determined to be non-responsive and shall be rejected. If the surety insurer's assets do not exceed its liabilities in an amount equal to or in excess of the amount of the bond as set forth in Section 12090 of the California Insurance Code, or if the bidder fails to provide the specified documents, the bid may be determined to be non-responsive and may be rejected.
f. Power-of-Attorney - The Attorney-in-Fact who executes this bond on behalf of the Surety must attach a notarized copy of his or her power-of-attorney as evidence of his authority to bind the Surety on the date of execution of the bond.
g. Surety - The Surety furnishing these bonds shall have a sound financial standing, a record of service satisfactory to the County of Kings, and be authorized to do business in the State.
The successful bidder shall be required to furnish certificates indicating that he or she carries adequate workmen's compensation insurance and public liability and property damage insurance, which list the County as an additional insured.
SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES:Bidders are hereby put on notice that the successful bidder may substitute securities for any monies withheld by County of Kings to ensure performance of the Contract pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300.
PREVAILING WAGE COMPLIANCE PROVISION:The County will not consider or accept any bids from contractors or subcontractors who are not registered with the Department of Industrial Relations for the monitoring of the payment of prevailing wage as required under Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code.
 1. No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal unless registered with theDepartment of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5, unless the contractor or subcontractor comes within the limited exceptions as set forth in Labor Code Section 1771.1(a).
 1. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations as required under Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code.
 1. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., each laborer or mechanic of contractor or any subcontractor engaged in work on the project under this contract shall be paid not less than the hourly wage rate of per diem wages set forth in the prevailing wage rate schedule published by the Director of Industrial Relations regardless of any contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist between contractor or any subcontractor and such laborers and mechanics.
 1. Any laborer or mechanic employed to perform work on the project under this contract, which work is not covered by any of the foregoing classifications, shall be paid not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages specified herein for the classification which most nearly corresponds to the work to be performed by him.
 1. The foregoing specified prevailing wage rates are minimum rates only, and the contractor may pay any wage rate in excess of the applicable rate contained in this contract.
 1. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1775, the contractor as a penalty to the Owner shall forfeit $200.00 for each calendar day, or portion thereof for each worker paid less than the prevailing rate established by the Department of Industrial Relations for such work or craft in which such worker is employed. The difference between such prevailing wage rates and the amount paid to each worker for each calendar day or portion thereof for which the worker was paid less than the prevailing wage rate shall be paid to each worker by the contractor. NOTE: an error on the part of an awarding body does not relieve the contractor from responsibility for payment of the prevailing rate of per diem wages and penalties pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1770-1775.
 1. Copies of the applicable prevailing wage rates are on file with the Kings County Director of Public Works, 1400 West Lacey Boulevard, Hanford, California, and they are available to any interested party on request.
MISCELLANEOUS:The County of Kings reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informality in any bid.
If this contract is awarded, then the Notice of Award shall be issued to the lowest responsible bidder within sixty (60) days following the bid opening.
Unless otherwise required by law, no bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 60 days after the date the Board awards bid to the lowest responsible bidder. The Bid Bond shall be returned 60 days from the time the Award is made.
BY ORDER OF THE KINGS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, Hanford, California.Publish: February 25, March 11, 2026 
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