6000001948 Flooring Removal and Installation

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking a contractor for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #6000001948, a flooring removal and installation project at the N.A. Chaderjian Youth Correctional Facility located in Stockton, San Joaquin County. The procurement involves comprehensive flooring services, specifically the removal of existing Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) and resilient base, and the subsequent installation of new resinous flooring with integral coved base in six housing unit dining rooms. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, testing, surface preparation, permits, and licenses for the project. A mandatory pre-bid job walk was conducted on January 21, 2016, with five contractors attending, and the bid submission deadline was extended to March 24, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond or cash security of at least 10% of the base bid amount, and must meet specific qualification and licensing requirements detailed in Exhibit A of the solicitation documents. The total contract duration is set at 201 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP), with services commencing upon official NTP approval.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documents, bidders must demonstrate specific qualifications to be considered. The state estimated budget for this solicitation is $225,000, suggesting a moderate-scale infrastructure improvement project. Potential bidders must be licensed contractors with experience in institutional flooring removal and installation, particularly in correctional facility environments. The procurement is open to qualified contractors who can meet the CDCR's technical and operational requirements, with an emphasis on professional credentials and demonstrated capability to complete the project within the specified timeframe. The solicitation does not indicate information about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements. Interested contractors must carefully review all bid documents, particularly Addendum #1 and the project specifications, to ensure full compliance with the CDCR's detailed requirements for this flooring renovation project.