25CS0050 - kitchen tile repair and replacement services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is seeking kitchen tile repair and replacement services for the Veterans Home located in Chula Vista, California through Solicitation Number 25CS0050. The procurement involves comprehensive tile replacement in multiple kitchen areas, including the Janitorial Storage Room, Dish Room, Servery, and Cook/Grill Area, with specific requirements for removing and replacing damaged floor tiles, wall tiles, and cove base tiles. Contractors must use specific tile types, such as Dal Tile "Quarry Textures" unglazed quarry tile in Adobe Brown and Quarry Tile Co. "Northwest Series" tile in Salmon, along with corresponding epoxy grout. Required contractor qualifications include possessing a valid C-54 Ceramic and Mosaic Tile Contractor License, C-15 Flooring and Floor Covering Contractor License, or a General B License. Work must be performed during non-standard hours from 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, with all necessary protective measures and daily cleanup required. Key dates include a mandatory walk-through on July 29, 2025, at 9:00 AM, a deadline for questions on July 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM, and a quote submittal deadline of August 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

This solicitation is exclusively a Certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) opportunity, with a minimum 3% DVBE participation requirement. Bidders can qualify through two methods: being a California certified DVBE themselves (Method A1) or committing to use certified DVBE subcontractors (Method A2). The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible quote, with potential bid incentives for higher DVBE involvement. Contractors must complete various mandatory forms, including Bidder Declaration, DVBE Declarations, Contractor Certification Clauses, and Payee Data Record. The contract term is from December 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with work to be performed at 700 E. Naples Court, Chula Vista, CA 91911. While specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the rate sheet provides a mechanism for pricing labor, tools, equipment, and materials. Prevailing wage rates apply, and contractors must comply with California's Small Business (SB) and DVBE participation requirements, with potential withholding of $10,000 from the final payment for non-compliance with DVBE reporting requirements.