9TSC0107-Parkfield Fire Station Replacement

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is soliciting bids for construction of a new fire station facility in Parkfield, Monterey County, with bids due August 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid site inspection on June 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Attendance at the site inspection is mandatory for bid eligibility.

The prime bidder must hold a California Contractors State License Board Classification B General Building Contractor license and must self-perform a minimum of 30% of work. Fire protection system installation must be performed by a contractor holding a C-16 license classification or by a first-tier subcontractor with that classification. Current, active licensing must be maintained throughout contract duration.

The scope encompasses a new four-bedroom, two-bay fire station, storage building, pump building, vehicle wash building, ground-mounted photovoltaic system, water storage tanks, and fuel vault with dispensing system at 70331 Vineyard Canyon Road, Parkfield. The site presents significant seismic hazards requiring special design consideration under 2022 California Building Code standards incorporating ASCE 7-16; the site is located approximately 780 feet from the San Andreas Fault main strand within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone. Geotechnical reports provide site-specific foundation, grading, drainage, and retaining-wall design recommendations addressing liquefaction potential and seismic settlement.

The state's estimate is $15.5 million on a lump-sum basis with a $330,000 allowance for specified work items. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is mandatory at a minimum of 3% of contract value, with incentive bonuses available for exceeding this threshold up to 5%. A 5% small-business preference applies to certified small businesses; non-small businesses qualify for the same preference by committing to subcontract at least 25% to certified small businesses. Prevailing wage rates established by the California Department of Industrial Relations for February 2026 apply. The successful bidder must provide 100% performance and payment bonds equal to contract price, with award expected within 60 days of bid opening. Sealed bids are submitted electronically to TSBids@fire.ca.gov, with virtual bid opening at 3:00 p.m. on August 11, 2026.