In accordance with the State of California Public Contract Code Section 20160, et seq., when the expenditure required for a public project exceeds five thousand dollars ($5,000), it shall be contracted for and let to the lowest responsible bidder after notice. Inquiries about bidding should be directed to the Engineering Division in the Public Works Department at 1-310-217-9528 or 1-310-217-9568.

California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAC) Informal Bidding Process

The Public Works Department invites interested contractors to complete a Pre-Qualification Application to be placed on the City of Gardena’s qualified contractor’s list. City’s Resolution 6059 has adopted the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act, (Public Contract Code Section 22000 et seq.). This Act is commonly referred to as “The Informal Bidding Act”. In accordance with the Act, the City will maintain a list of qualified contractors who may be asked to informally bid on any public works projects valued up to $200,000 that pertains to their area of expertise. In order to be included on the list, you must fully complete the application.

If you are interested in bidding for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) with the City of Gardena Public Works Engineering, please access all the required bidding documents, including the Plan Holder’s List, on www.e-arc.com/location/costa-mesa/ (Scroll down to Planrooms/Order From PlanWell/Public Planroom and select City of Gardena under the “in all company” pulldown menu). For additional information, please call 1-310-217-9528.

If you are interested in All Other RFP’s/RFQ’s, click here for a current list of solicitations.

Bid Results documents show the outcome of bid openings for a City Capital Improvement Projects and also show the Contractors with their bid proposals. Final contract award of projects to the lowest, most responsive bidder is made official upon the Contract Award by the City Council.

Bid Results Plan Holder’s List
JN 998 & 999 – Storm Drain Debris Screen FY 2020-2021 & FY 2021-2022, Various Locations View Results
JN 978 – Gardena Community Aquatic & Senior Center Project View Results