25-235 ¿ Interior and Exterior Painting and Replacement of Cove Base for the San Pedro DMV Field Office

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is soliciting bids for a comprehensive painting and renovation project at the San Pedro DMV Field Office located at 1511 North Gaffey Street. The procurement involves interior and exterior painting, replacement of rubber cove base, drywall and ceiling tile repairs, kick plate replacement, caulking, wall paneling refinishing, exterior block waterproofing, and signage and mirror replacement. The project requires a complete scope of work to be executed within forty-five (45) calendar days, with a proposed contract start date of January 1, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with written questions due by October 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Bid submissions are due via email by November 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with the DMV reserving the right to select the lowest responsible responsive bidder. The contract term is eighteen (18) months, and all work must be completed using water-based paints from approved manufacturers like Dunn-Edwards, Sinclair, or Fuller O'Brien.

The procurement is specifically restricted to Certified Small Businesses as designated by the California Department of General Services, Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Enterprise Services (OSDS). Bidders must possess a valid C-33 contractor license and ensure all subcontractors have appropriate licensing. Prevailing wage requirements apply for bids exceeding $25,000, and a payment bond equal to 100% of the contract amount is mandatory at that threshold. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and workers' compensation insurance. Contractors must register with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) if the bid exceeds $25,000. While no specific budget range is provided, the DMV will determine the final bid amount, with payment processed on a one-time basis following invoice approval and work completion. The procurement aims to support small business participation while ensuring high-quality renovation of the San Pedro DMV Field Office facilities.