24-0148 Long valley Inspection Booth

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 24-0148) for a public works project involving the replacement of a vehicle inspection booth at the Long Valley Border Protection Station in Chilcoot, California. The procurement seeks a contractor with a "B General Building Contractor" license to remove the existing booth, concrete pad, and bollards, and install a new 5'8" x 10' inspection booth with specific construction requirements. Key deliverables include a new concrete pad with anchor bolts, electrical systems, HVAC components, and safety features for the inspection booth. The project is located in Los Angeles County and requires the contractor to be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations for public works projects. Critical procurement dates include a bid release on February 27, 2025, an optional pre-bid walk-through on March 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM, written questions due by March 19, 2025, and emailed bids due by April 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM PT. The contract term runs from April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with no renewal options.

While the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement has been waived for this contract, small businesses can claim a 5% bid preference. Contractors must provide a payment bond for contracts exceeding $25,000 and submit detailed cost breakdowns for labor and materials, with tax applicable only to materials. The cost proposal template requires itemization of labor (including concrete work, booth installation, bollard installation, and electrical work), materials (inspection booth, bollards, concrete), and other miscellaneous expenses. Bidders must complete a Non-Collusion Declaration affirming the bid's authenticity and compliance with anti-collusion regulations. Although no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive cost proposal template suggests the project will require a substantial investment in labor, materials, and specialized installation services. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical capability, compliance with labor code certifications, and the ability to meet precise construction and installation specifications for the border protection station inspection booth.