24-30649-000 - U Modular Foundation and Utilities Installation Services

The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) is seeking a Class A General Engineering Contractor to provide comprehensive U Modular Foundation and Utilities Installation Services at the DSH-Patton facility located at 3102 E. Highland Avenue in Patton, San Bernardino County. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a public works contract involving foundation preparation, utilities installation, site clearing, demolition, and related infrastructure improvements for a new modular trailer. Contractors must demonstrate at least five years of experience in foundation and utilities installation and possess current California contractor licensing. A mandatory bidders' conference and site visit are scheduled for March 27, 2025, at 9:00 AM, with bid submissions due by April 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM and a public bid opening on April 10, 2025. The anticipated contract term runs from May 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with contractors required to provide all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, transportation, licenses, permits, prevailing wages, insurance, and bonds necessary to complete the project.

The procurement includes specific set-aside provisions, including a 5% small business preference and an optional Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive. All contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and comply with prevailing wage requirements. Bidders will be required to submit comprehensive documentation, including background checks, references, and state-mandated certifications. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the project involves substantial infrastructure work with costs to be determined through the competitive bidding process. Contractors must demonstrate capability to handle complex utility installations, site preparation, and modular foundation work, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance, quality control, and adherence to detailed technical specifications outlined in the project documents. The state reserves the right to adjust project scope and funding as needed throughout the procurement process.