25-293 Rain Gutter Removal, Fabrication, and Installation Services at the El Cajon DMV Field Office

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Administrative Services Division is seeking bids for rain gutter removal, fabrication, and installation services at the El Cajon DMV Field Office located at 1450 Graves Avenue, El Cajon. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) 25-293 requires a contractor with a valid C-43 contractor license to perform comprehensive gutter services, including removal and disposal of existing gutters, downspouts, and associated items, inspection and remediation of fascia boards for dry rot, and installation of new rain gutters and components in accordance with industry standards. The project scope includes potential wood treatment, replacement of damaged sections, and necessary painting or touch-ups to match existing trim. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the project site, with written questions due by December 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Bids are due by December 16, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., with a bid opening on December 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The contract term is ten calendar days within a twelve-month period, with a proposed start date of January 1, 2026.

The procurement includes several specific enterprise preferences and requirements, notably a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) preference and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation incentive that offers up to a 5 percent bid advantage for commitments of 5 percent or greater DVBE participation. Bidders must provide commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and workers' compensation insurance. If the bid amount exceeds $25,000, contractors must be registered public works contractors with the California Department of Industrial Relations and provide a payment bond equal to 100 percent of the total contract amount. Prevailing wage requirements apply to all bids exceeding $1,000 in accordance with California Labor Code Sections 1770-1776. The estimated total contract cost is $37,950.00, with the final selection to be made based on the lowest responsible responsive bid. All submitted documents become property of the State of California and are subject to the California Public Records Act, requiring bidders to appropriately identify and redact any proprietary or trade secret information.