Bathroom Demolition, Remodel, & Installation Services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is requesting bids for bathroom demolition, remodel, and installation services at Owens Valley Conservation Camp in Bishop, Kern County, with bids due October 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid walk-through on September 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. A 5% small-business preference applies to certified SBs, and non-SB bidders may claim the preference by subcontracting at least 25% of the net bid price to certified SBs; a DVBE incentive of 1 to 5% is available based on verified DVBE participation levels.

The scope includes demolition of existing inmate bathrooms with mold remediation and testing, concrete slab demolition, installation of seven toilets and nine sinks, electrical panel installation, and comprehensive finish work including tile, plumbing, electrical, drywall, paint, and insulation. The contractor must provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, and transportation. Bidders must hold a valid California B-General Building Contractor license and register with the Department of Industrial Relations.

The contract runs September 15, 2026 through September 14, 2027, with a one-year option for extension. Work is performed Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on normal working hours excluding state holidays. State general prevailing wage rates for Inyo County apply; prevailing wage and labor code compliance is mandatory. A one-year warranty on all materials and labor is required upon project completion.

A bid bond equal to 10% of the total bid is required if the bid price exceeds $484,000; a payment bond equal to 100% of the contract amount is required if the bid exceeds $25,000. Written questions are due October 7, 2026. Public bid opening is October 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.