15-30604 -- Awning Installation Services

The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) at Patton has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 15-30604 for Awning Installation Services, specifically targeting the EB Admissions building. The procurement involves comprehensive removal and replacement of a 26' x 65' attached "W" pan aluminum roof panel system, including ledger, gutter, downspouts, and support posts. Contractors must possess either a Class A General Engineering, Class B General Building, or Class C-61/D3 Specialty Contractor/Awning license to be eligible. The project requires strict adherence to prevailing wage standards set by the Department of Industrial Relations. Key procurement dates include a mandatory bidder's conference on May 5, 2016 at 10:00 AM, with questions due by May 10, 2016 at 10:00 AM, and bid submissions required by May 12, 2016 at 2:00 PM. The anticipated project start date is June 15, 2016, with a contract duration of 90 days from the notice to proceed. Work must be performed exclusively Friday through Sunday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with contractors escorted by DSH employees in secure areas.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside preferences for Small Businesses (5%) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). Performance and payment bonds are mandatory, requiring 100% contract amount coverage. Contractors must work within a staged area located in the pool area behind locked gates, with the EB Admissions Courtyard closed during work periods. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the awning replacement and strict operational requirements suggest a potentially significant project scope. The procurement emphasizes not just technical capability, but also compliance with state contracting regulations, workplace safety protocols, and institutional security considerations. Interested bidders must demonstrate not only technical proficiency in awning installation but also the ability to work within a controlled, high-security institutional environment with precise scheduling constraints.