ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 13, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent – Agreements TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Zachary Meyer, Public Works Director
DATE: April 23, 2026
SUBJECT: Amendment No . 1 to Agreement No . 2025-068 with Kern Asphalt Paving and Sealing Company Inc.
(Increasing compensation by $1,000,000; revised not to exceed $3,340,000 and extend the term to May 14, 2027) to provide transportation services for the City of Bakersfield, Public Works Department, Street Division.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the amendment.
BACKGROUND:
On March 12, 2025, the City advertised a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for transportation services that include moving large volumes of asphalt, rock, and other materials for the Public Works, Street Maintenance Division. The RFQ was posted on the City’s website and PlanetBids. On April 2, 2025, four (4) submittals were received:
• Kern Asphalt Paving and Sealing Co., Inc. (QBS 98.87, $2,340,000) • Premier Valley Transport Inc. (Non-responsive)
• Bowman Asphalt (Non-responsive)
• Ortega R’s Construction (Non-responsive)
Based on the combination of QBS and the bid proposal, the evaluation committee recommends entering into an agreement with Kern Asphalt Paving and Sealing Co., Inc. The agreement compensation, not to exceed $2,340,000 for a one-year period, will be renewable annually for three consecutive one-year periods at the City’s option and upon mutually agreeable terms. Agreement No. 2025-068 was approved on May 14, 2025, with Kern Asphalt Paving and Sealing Company, Inc.
Kern Asphalt Paving and Sealing Company, Inc. continues to provide satisfactory transportation services for the Public Works, Street Division. Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-068 with Kern Asphalt Paving and Sealing Company, Inc. will extend the agreement for one year with a new not-to- exceed amount of $3,340,000 to continue transportation services for the Public Works, Streets Maintenance Division.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for the agreement will be from varying funding sources including Street’s General Fund Operating account, Utility Road Fund, and State Gas Tax Fund.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Reliable Infrastructure
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Amendment
2. Exhibit B