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Classifieds

Los Angeles Engineering, Inc. is requesting sub-bids from certified Section 3 firms for the following work:
Surveying, Site Clearing, Demo, Concrete, DG Paving, Rubberized Surfacing, Curb Ramps, Play Equipment, Painted Striping, Gates, Fencing, Exercise Equipment, AC Paving, Irrigation, Electrical, Landscape

Owner: City of Long Beach
Project Name: 51st Street Greenbelt
Bids: May 13th, 2025, by 3:00pm

Plans, specifications and requirements for the work are available for review in our office at 633 N. Barranca Avenue, Covina CA  91723 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Or by Owner At: City of Long Beach website – https://longbeachbuys.buyspeed.com/bso/seller/bidAck.sdo?status=Open&destination=detail&bidId=PW-25-590 Courtesy Copies available at www.laeng.net

Los Angeles Engineering, Inc. will provide information to interested business enterprises, including Section 3 firms in obtaining bonding, lines of credit, and insurance required by the Owner or Los Angeles Engineering, Inc. upon request. Los Angeles Engineering will assist interested business enterprises including Section 3 firms in obtaining necessary equipment, supplies, materials, or related assistance.  Bonds may be required for subcontracts over $100,000.00.

For technical assistance related to plans, specifications, and requirements for the work call Joseph Haygood at 626-454-5222 Ext. 208 or email at [email protected]

In accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 4108 amended January 01, 1992, all subcontracts will be awarded on Los Angeles Engineering, Inc. standard form of subcontract and may include the requirement to provide a Payment and Performance Bond from a T-Listed Surety.  We will pay a premium up to 1.5% of Bid Amount.

Los Angeles Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and encourages referrals for all qualified subcontractors, including minority and female owned businesses.

For additional information contact Joseph Haygood (626) 454-5222 Ext. 208 Los Angeles Engineering, Inc. 633 N. Barranca Avenue. Covina CA 91723 Contractor’s License No. 591176

To place a classified ad email [email protected] or call 562-655-7678.

Jeremiah Dobruck is executive editor of the Long Beach Post where he oversees all day-to-day newsroom operations. In his time working as a journalist in Long Beach, he’s won numerous awards for his investigative reporting and editing. Before coming to the Post in 2018, he wrote for publications including the Press-Telegram, Orange County Register and Los Angeles Times. Reach him at [email protected] or @jeremiahdobruck on Twitter.