25CS0050 - kitchen tile repair and replacement services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 25CS0050 for Kitchen Tile Repair and Replacement Services at the Veterans Home in Chula Vista. The procurement seeks a contractor to remove and replace damaged floor tiles, wall tiles, and cove base tiles in four specific kitchen areas: Janitorial Storage Room, Dish Room, Servery, and Cook/Grill Area. Qualified contractors must possess a valid C-54 Ceramic and Mosaic Tile Contractor License and be prepared to install specific tile types from Dal Tile and Quarry Tile Co. in predetermined colors and sizes, using appropriate epoxy grout. Work must be performed during nighttime hours from 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, with strict requirements for dust control and minimal kitchen operation disruption. Key dates include a mandatory walkthrough on September 16, 2025, at 9:00 AM, bid submission deadline of September 25, 2025, at 5:00 PM, bid opening on September 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and a proposed award date of September 29, 2025, with the contract term running from December 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

The solicitation includes a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) sub-contracting goal, with potential bid preferences ranging from 3% to 5% based on confirmed DVBE participation levels. A small business preference of 5% is also available for qualifying businesses. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including a Commercially Useful Function Certification, compliance with the Darfur Contracting Act, and disclosure of Generative AI usage. The contract covers jurisdictions including San Diego County, Lake Riverside CDP, San Bernardino County, Orange Blossom CDP, and Orange County. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, professional liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the bid rate sheet allows contractors to quote all-inclusive prices for each kitchen area, with the state reserving the right to adjust service needs. Compliance with Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russia sanctions is mandatory, and the state maintains the right to terminate or reject the contract based on various compliance and disclosure requirements.