15-0246 Installation of Concrete Pad

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #15-0246 for the installation of a concrete pad at the Winterhaven Border Protection Station in Imperial County. The project involves constructing an 11' x 13' x 6" concrete pad to support a 10' x 12' pre-fabricated cutting room located at 3410 West Interstate 8, Winterhaven, CA 92283. Specific work requirements include cutting existing asphalt, preparing and compacting the base, installing rebar reinforcement, and pouring 2,000 PSI Portland Cement concrete. A mandatory pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for February 4, 2016, at 1:00 PM, with all bidder questions due by February 9, 2016, at 4:00 PM. Sealed bids must be submitted by February 16, 2016, at 2:00 PM, with the contract term running from March 15, 2016, or upon final signature through July 30, 2016. Qualified bidders must hold a C-8 Concrete Contractor license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations.

The procurement includes a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, with DVBE incentives ranging from 3-5% based on participation levels. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance. Payment and performance bonds are mandatory for contracts exceeding $25,000 and $10,000, respectively. Progress payments are permitted on contracts over $10,000 but will not exceed 90% of the contract amount until project completion. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the scope and requirements suggest this is a relatively small-scale infrastructure project focused on supporting border station facilities. The DVBE participation goal and associated incentives indicate a commitment to supporting veteran-owned businesses in the state procurement process.