Accessibility Improvements for Firehouse Building

The City of Salinas, Monterey County, California, is requesting sealed bids for accessibility improvements and restroom renovations at the Firehouse Recreation Center building (CIP No. 9311), with bids due August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time via PlanetBids and a non-mandatory on-site visit on August 7 at 1:00 p.m. A five percent local business preference applies to qualified vendors operating in the tri-county area (Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties) with at least two years of operation and a current City of Salinas business license on contracts exceeding $5,000.

Bidders must hold a current California Class B general contractor license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations for public work prior to bid submission. The scope includes limited accessibility improvements, restroom renovations, coordination with existing abatement and pre-demolition contractors, flooring installation, new accessible parking where required, exterior building preparation and painting, and all incidental improvements. The project is located at 1330 E. Alisal Street, Salinas, CA 93905.

The contractor must complete base bid work within 40 working days and Additive Number 1 within 5 working days, excluding a 15-day material submittal period. A bid bond equal to 10 percent of the bid amount, payable to the City of Salinas, is required. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with California prevailing wage requirements and submit certified payroll records weekly to the Labor Commissioner. Questions are due through PlanetBids at least 9 calendar days before bid opening; only answers issued via formal addenda are binding. Hard copies of complete bid documentation must be submitted via courier, mail, or delivery within 5 working days after bid opening. Bids will be opened and read aloud via Zoom on August 21. Bidders must register as prospective bidders on PlanetBids to receive official notifications and addenda.