24-64044: Auger/Grinder Installation Services

The Department of State Hospitals (DSH) - Coalinga is seeking a contractor for Auger/Grinder Installation Services through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #24-64044-000. The project requires the installation of a new Franklin Miller Grinder/Auger combo system and removal of an existing JWC Environmental Sludge Grinder system at the DSH-Coalinga facility. Contractors must provide all necessary materials, supplies, tools, equipment, transportation, licenses, certifications, permits, insurance, and personnel for the installation. Key qualifications include possessing a valid California Class A General Engineering Contractor license and complying with facility security protocols. The procurement timeline includes a mandatory bidder's conference on November 20, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with question submissions due by November 22, 2024, and bid responses to be posted by November 27, 2024. Bids are due December 6, 2024, by 4:00 PM, with a bid opening on December 9, 2024. The anticipated contract term is January 9, 2025, through January 8, 2026.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for small businesses and disabled veteran-owned businesses, with a 5% small business preference and DVBE incentives up to 5% available. Insurance requirements mandate Commercial General Liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, along with Workers' Compensation insurance. The pricing structure encompasses truck charges for 5 round trips, hourly labor rates for 96 hours, and a $10,000 parts allowance. Prevailing wage requirements apply to bids over $25,000, and the contractor must handle all electrical work and control panel installation according to manufacturer specifications. The project involves specific technical requirements, including recessing the grinder/auger combo system at least 4 inches into the existing concrete floor and integrating with the facility's current infrastructure. While no incumbent vendor is specified, the contractor will work closely with the DSH Contract Manager and must adhere to all facility-specific protocols, including COVID-19 requirements and dress codes for the secure hospital environment.