24-283 Removal and replacement of doors at the DMV Sacramento Headquarters

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued Invitation for Bid #24-283 for a specialized construction project involving the removal and replacement of two fire doors and associated hardware at the DMV Sacramento Headquarters. The procurement specifically targets the replacement of one fire door on the East Side of the Passenger Elevator Lobby and another on the South side of the Freight Elevators Lobby, located in the Building East, 2nd Floor. Qualified contractors must possess a valid D-28 contractor license and maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence. The project requires a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for January 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with written questions due by January 9, 2025, and responses to be released by January 13, 2025. Bid submissions are required via email by January 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with a bid opening at 12:30 PM the same day. The contract term is set at ninety (90) calendar days, with an estimated project cost of $33,579.18.

The procurement includes specific set-aside requirements and incentives for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), with a 3% participation requirement for bids over $10,000 and potential bid incentives ranging from 3-5% based on DVBE participation levels. Prevailing wage requirements apply for bids exceeding $1,000, and public works contractor registration with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) is mandatory for bids over $25,000. A payment bond equal to 100% of the contract amount is required for bids exceeding $25,000. The project jurisdictions include Sacramento County, Sacramento City, San Diego City, and West Sacramento City. Four companies attended the mandatory pre-bid conference: SAC PRO BUILDERS, Nor Cal Construction/NSDA, APEX DOOR COMPANY, and Strike Doors, all located in the Sacramento area. The procurement documents include detailed specifications for door components, including specific requirements for hinges, hardware, smoke seals, and armor plates, indicating a highly technical and precise procurement process.