Rebid SPD126-SPDAD-6422Ad3 - Signed~1.pdf

This is an addendum to bidding requirements issued by the San Bernardino County Department of Public Works - Special Districts for the Wildland Firefighting Helitanker Station Rebid project (Project No. 1378.0185). Addendum No. 3, issued on July 8, 2026, extends the bid due date to July 23, 2026, with bid opening scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on that date. The addendum also extends the questions and answers period to July 20, 2026, closing at 2:30 p.m., after which no additional questions will be answered. All bidders must include a dated and signed copy of this addendum with their sealed bid proposals. The project encompasses construction of a Wildland Firefighting Helitanker Station featuring a permanent 3,000-5,000 gallon open-top metal aerial refilling cistern, a dechlorination system, redundant solar-powered systems with battery and solar panel sets, SCADA and cellular communication capabilities, solar-powered LED lighting and wind cone systems, perimeter fencing, and electrical infrastructure. Final completion is required within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,800 per calendar day for delays.

Bidders must be licensed California Class A contractors with demonstrated completion of at least three similar projects within the past five years. California prevailing wage requirements apply, and both contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. A bid bond or certified check equal to ten percent of the total base bid price is required, along with performance and labor and material payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract sum from an approved California surety. Comprehensive general liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit, workers' compensation, and builder's risk insurance are mandatory, with San Bernardino County and the District named as additional insureds. All permits, including excavation and encroachment permits, must be obtained by the contractor at its own expense. Bids are valid for 60 calendar days following opening. A supplemental line item for force account addressing unforeseen utility conflicts is included at $40,000. Bidders must register with the County's Electronic Procurement Network (ePro) prior to submission.