ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 10, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Bids TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Zachary Meyer, Public Works Director
DATE: June 10, 2026
SUBJECT: Pedestrian Safety Improvements on Chester Avenue and 22nd Street
Reject all bids received for the pedestrian safety improvement project on Chester Ave at 22nd St. (Ward 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends rejection of all bids and release of all bid guarantees.
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Department applied to the Transportation Development Act – Article 3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities for funding for uncontrolled marked crossings that would benefit from Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon’s (RRFB) in July of 2024. A total of $155,250 was granted to the City of Bakersfield for the pedestrian safety improvement project on Chester Avenue at 22 nd St to increase visibility and awareness of pedestrians and bicyclists and to improve the yield compliance and reduction of rear -end crashes for motorists.
The purpose of this project is to provide an improved pedestrian crossing with enhanced safety features, including a rectangular rapid flashing b eacon and in -pavement flashers to ensure a safer and more accessible cross.
The work to be performed consists, in general, of installing an in -pavement flashing system at the intersection of Chester Ave and 22 nd St and modifying pavement markings, all in conformance with the contract documents. The Engineer’s Estimate for this project is $196,000.
Public Works reviewed the bids received that were opened on April 21, 2026. A total of two (2) bids were received. The Engineer’s Estimate for this project is $196,000. The bids are as follows:
California Professional Engineering, Inc. In the amount of $213,699.50 19062 San Jose Ave
La Puente, CA 91748
Innovative Engineering Systems, Inc. In the amount of $239,975.00 dba Agilitech
8800 Crippen St
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Due to deficiencies and inconsistencies in all received proposals, staff recommends rejecting all bids and readvertising the project. Staff will revise contract documents to clarify requirements and to ensure a fair and competitive bidding process.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The action to approve this bid and service will be funded by TDA funds or KERN COG related funding.
Therefore, City General Funds will not be impacted as outside City funds are being utilized.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Reliable Infrastructure
Safety and Resilience
ATTACHMENTS:
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