ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 7, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Bids TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Zachary Meyer, Public Works Director
DATE: October 1, 2026
SUBJECT: Pedestrian Safety Improvements on Chester Avenue and 22nd Street Accept bid and approve contract with California Professional Engineering Inc. for $162,160
(Ward 2).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends acceptance of the low bid and approval of the contract.
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 $155,250.00 was granted to the City of Bakersfield for the pedestrian safety improvement project on Chester Avenue at 22nd 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 beacon and in-pavement flashers to provide a safer and more accessible crossing.
The work to be performed consists, in general, of installing an in-pavement flashing system at the intersection of Chester Ave and 22nd St and modifying pavement markings, all in conformance with the contract documents. The Engineer’s Estimate for this project is $196,000.00.
On August 20, 2026, a total of four (4) bids were received. The bids are as follows:
California Professional Engineering, Inc. In the amount of $162,160.00 19062 San Jose Ave
La Puente, CA 91748
High-Light Electric Inc. In the amount of $192,777.00
1460 E. Cooley Dr., Suite 100
Colton, CA 92324
PTM General Engineering Services Inc. In the amount of $216,808.00 5942 Acorn Street
Riverside, CA 92504
Loop Electric Inc. In the amount of $238,765.00
7040 Downing Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
California Professional Engineering, Inc. is considered the lowest responsive bidder and staff recommends approval of the contract
FISCAL IMPACT:
This project (25PWAP07) is mainly funded by California Transportation Development Act Article 3 Grant Funds and a small percentage of local funds. There is no impact to the General fund.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Reliable Infrastructure
Safety and Resilience
ATTACHMENTS:
Agreement