24WS0029 - fire and exit door improvements

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is seeking Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) to perform Fire and Exit Door Improvements at the Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles, located at 11500 Nimitz Avenue. The project, identified as Solicitation Number 24WS0029, requires comprehensive door and infrastructure upgrades, including door operator installations, hardware modifications, and associated electrical work. Key deliverables include labor, materials, equipment, and services to complete facility improvements within a 60-calendar-day timeframe from the Notice to Proceed. A mandatory pre-bid site inspection is scheduled for April 18, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, with quote submissions due by May 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM and a bid opening on May 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Proposers must be licensed with the California Secretary of State and Department of Industrial Relations as a public works contractor, with compliance required for prevailing wage rates and all federal, state, and local regulations.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) certified by the Department of General Services, with potential preference given to certified disabled veteran-owned small businesses in case of tied low responsible proposals. Contractors must submit comprehensive documentation including a Bid Form, Payee Data Record, Contractor Certification Clauses, and other state-specific forms. The contract includes specific financial provisions, such as a 5% retention from progress payments and potential liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays beyond the contract completion date. A Payment Bond equal to 100% of the total contract amount will be required for agreements exceeding $25,000. While the exact contract value is not specified, the project involves capital assets improvements and requires detailed documentation, including daily reports, progress schedules, and final closeout documents. Notably, there is a potential withholding of $10,000 from the final payment if DVBE certification requirements are not met, underscoring the state's commitment to supporting disabled veteran-owned businesses.