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: 3412CC-C00061. Work is to be performed near 2951 Neumarkel Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93307, 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 (Gatehouse #4). The contractor is required to provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals to complete the removal and hauling away of the existing mechanical cement pit truck scale to a County-operated landfill. The work also includes pouring new footings or piers, repairing coping and asphalt/concrete edging, installing a new heavy-duty steel deck scale within the existing pit, and performing all necessary testing and calibration of the new scale and existing indicators. The new scale must fit within the existing pit, and any new structural components (pillars, footings, framing, cement foundation) must match the new scale dimensions and integrate with the existing and surrounding environment.

General Bid Items

Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Removal and hauling away of existing mechanical cement pit truck scale to County operated landfill.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Pouring of new footings or piers.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Repair of coping and asphalt/concrete edging.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Installation of a new heavy-duty steel deck scale inside existing pit. Specifications: Avery Weigh-Tronix Model, Bridgemont-HD heavy duty steel deck truck scale, analog scale, 70-ft length x 10-ft width x 14-inch height, 3 decks and 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 the existing pit. New pillars, footings, framing, and cement foundation pouring (as needed) to match new scale with existing and surrounding environment. Integration of existing indicator.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Testing and calibration of new scale and existing indicator.

NAICS Classification

NAICS 237110 – Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (This category includes general heavy construction and concrete work for structures, which aligns with the pouring of foundations, footings, and piers for the scale)., NAICS 238910 – Site Preparation Contractors (Covers excavation, demolition (removal of existing scale), and site clearing and earthwork, including repair of asphalt/concrete edging)., NAICS 333990 – All Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (While primarily manufacturing, this category is relevant for the installation, integration, testing, and calibration of specialized industrial weighing equipment like heavy-duty truck scales)., NAICS 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Encompasses general construction activities related to facility improvements, including structural modifications for new equipment installation within an existing operational site).

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on February 26, 2026, and was last updated on February 26, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on March 5, 2026.

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