1644 DPH 451 Vanderbilt 1st Floor Buildout

San Bernardino County Project and Facilities Management Department is requesting sealed bids for tenant improvements to the first floor of 451 Vanderbilt Way in San Bernardino, California on behalf of the Department of Public Health, with bids due July 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on June 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site.

A State Contractor's Class B License is required, and bidders must possess or list licensed subcontractors for mechanical (C-20), electrical (C-10), and plumbing (C-36) work. All work must comply with California prevailing wage requirements and CARB in-use off-road diesel fleet regulations. All contractors and subcontractors must register with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 prior to contract award.

The scope encompasses construction of new interior partitions, ceilings, and restrooms within approximately 8,500 square feet of the first-floor suite, plus all associated electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems. The project is classified as occupancy type B, type III-1 hour construction. Work must comply with the 2022 California Building Code and related standards. Fire sprinkler and fire alarm drawings are to be submitted by the general contractor after award. The contractor is responsible for accurate placement of new construction, protection of existing work, site safety, dust and noise control, debris removal, and structural observation by the structural engineer.

The construction estimate is $7.05 million. The contract duration is 160 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,500 per day for delays beyond the completion deadline. Bid security of 10 percent of the base bid is required at submission. Performance bonds and labor and material payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price are due within 10 calendar days of award. Bids remain valid for 60 days following opening and may not be withdrawn after opening or within 60 days thereafter. The County will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Sealed bids may be submitted in person or through the San Bernardino County Electronic Procurement Network (ePro). Bid results and pre-bid attendee lists will be posted to the Project and Facilities Management website within three business days.