Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

Kern County is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, Gatehouse Scale Replacement (Inbound) at Bakersfield Metropolitan (Bena) Sanitary Landfill, identified under Solicitation ID: 26009. Work is to be performed near 1115 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA in Kern County.

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General Project Description

This project involves the replacement of the inbound gatehouse scale at the Bakersfield Metropolitan (Bena) Sanitary Landfill. The scope includes all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals necessary to install a heavy-duty steel deck scale. Work items include the removal and hauling away of the existing mechanical cement pit truck scale, pouring of new footings or piers as needed, repair of coping and asphalt/concrete edging, installation of the new heavy-duty steel deck scale within the existing pit, and the calibration and testing of the new and existing indicators. The contractor is also responsible for acquiring all necessary building permits.

General Bid Items

Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Removal and hauling away of existing mechanical cement pit truck scale to County operated landfill.
Quantity: As needed Unit: LS Work Item: Pouring of new footings or piers.
Quantity: As needed Unit: LS Work Item: Repair of coping and asphalt/concrete edging.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Installation of a heavy-duty steel deck truck scale. Specifications: Avery Weigh-Tronix Model Bridgemont -HD, analog scale, 70-ft length x 10-ft width x 14-inch height, 3 decks, 2 manholes, durable paint finish and corrosion protection, stainless steel sheathed cable, Avery Weigh-Tronix Weigh Bar Technology, Easi -Post suspension system, new scale required to fit within existing pit.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Calibration and testing of new scale and existing indicator.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Administrative tasks associated with acquiring a building permit for this project, including preparation and submittal.
Quantity: As needed Unit: LS Work Item: Installation of new pillars, footings, framing, and cement foundation pouring to match new scale with existing and surrounding environment.

NAICS Classification

NAICS 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (Encompasses specialized heavy construction work such as landfill improvements and the installation of heavy-duty scales requiring civil engineering considerations beyond standard building construction.), NAICS 238910 – Site Preparation Contractors (Covers demolition work, excavation, and hauling away of materials like the existing truck scale and associated components.), NAICS 238110 – Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (Selected for the pouring of new footings, piers, and cement foundations, as well as concrete coping work.)

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on February 10, 2026, and was last updated on February 10, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on February 18, 2026.

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