25-279 IFB Removal and Replacement of Carpet and VCT Flooring at the Hawthorne DMV Field Office.

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the removal and replacement of flooring at the Hawthorne DMV Field Office located at 3700 W. El Segundo Boulevard. The procurement involves removing approximately 3,540 square feet of carpet tile, 1,204 square feet of vinyl composition tile (VCT), and preparing 433 square feet of concrete for polishing, with subsequent installation of new carpet tile, VCT, and cove base throughout the facility. Bidders must possess a valid C-15 contractor license from the California Contractors State License Board and must identify all subcontractors and their applicable licenses. The project must be completed within 30 calendar days from the DMV Project Manager's written notification, with work potentially performed on weekends as approved. Key procurement dates include a mandatory pre-bid conference on November 26, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., with written questions due by December 3, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., and bid responses due by December 16, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. The bid will be evaluated based on the lowest responsible responsive bid, with specific requirements for material brands including Interface, Mohawk, Patcraft, Catalina, or Shaw carpet tiles.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and participation requirements for disadvantaged businesses, mandating a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation for bids over $10,000, with potential bid incentives of 3% to 5% for DVBE participation levels. Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Non-SBE preferences are also applicable. Contractors must provide commercial general liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and workers' compensation insurance. Additional requirements include public works contractor registration with the Department of Industrial Relations for bids exceeding $25,000 and a payment bond equal to 100% of the contract amount for bids over $25,000. The estimated project value is $45,000, with a proposed contract start date of January 1, 2026, and a contract term of seventeen (17) months. Prevailing wage requirements will apply if the total bid exceeds $1,000, and all materials must meet specified performance standards and manufacturer requirements.