C1548021_Solicitation_Pack_Final.pdf

This is a solicitation package from the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Tehachapi District for the Providence Mountains SRA Battery and Electrical System Upgrade project (Agreement Number C1548021). The project involves upgrading the existing battery system with new technology, removing old acid lead plate batteries, and installing new inverter systems at Providence Mountains State Recreation Area in Essex, CA. A mandatory job walk is scheduled for March 10, 2016 at 1:00PM PST, and bids are due by March 22, 2016 at 2:00PM PST. The performance term is 30 calendar days from notice to proceed, with 14 calendar days allowed for the contractor to begin work. The scope includes installing 24 new C&D Deep Cycle sealed batteries (1500Amp Hr 48 volt), 3 Radian Outback Inverters, and associated communication and control equipment.

The contract requires bidders to submit Payment and Performance Bonds for contracts exceeding $5,000, each equal to 100% of the contract sum. Liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day apply for delays. The DVBE participation requirement has been waived for this project, though the DVBE Incentive still applies. Small Business (SB) contractors may receive a 5% preference, and non-certified businesses who subcontract 25% to certified SB/MBs are also eligible for the preference. All bidders must be registered with the State Department of Industrial Relations, and the contractor must comply with prevailing wage requirements.