6000002015 Fireproofing System at CA State Prison-Solano

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Fireproofing System installation project at California State Prison-Solano, located in Vacaville, CA. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide all necessary equipment, materials, tools, labor, and transportation for installing fireproofing systems in the Facility Clinic, Central Treatment Center (CTC), and Medication Distribution buildings. Contractor qualifications include possessing a valid C-2 or C-35 Contractor's License, or a "B" license with a qualified C-2 or C-35 subcontractor. The project is structured in seven phases, with Phase 1 requiring submittals within 21 calendar days of agreement execution, Phases 2-3 allowing 180 calendar days each, and Phases 4-7 allowing 45 calendar days each. A mandatory walk-through is scheduled for April 12, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., with bids due on May 3, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. The total contract term is 620 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages set at $250 per day for delays.

While there is no minimum Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, the solicitation offers DVBE incentives ranging from 1-5% based on participation levels. The contractor must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and comply with prevailing wage requirements. The State's estimated contract value is $120,000, with progress payments scheduled upon completion of each project phase. Although the procurement is open to qualifying contractors, special attention is given to potential DVBE participation. The project will involve integration with existing prison infrastructure, specifically targeting fire safety improvements in critical facility buildings. Contractors responding to this opportunity should carefully review the detailed requirements in the IFB document, ensure compliance with all specified qualifications, and prepare comprehensive submissions that demonstrate their capability to complete the fireproofing system installation within the specified timeframes and quality standards.