Bus Hoist Replacement at Anaheim Bus Base

The Orange County Transportation Authority is requesting bids on the removal and replacement of an existing bus lift, control console, and accessories in the Steam Clean area at its Anaheim Bus Base, located at 1717 E. Via Burton Avenue, Anaheim, California, under IFB 5-4261 with sealed bids due by 11:00 a.m. on November 10, 2025. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and job walk are scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. A 6% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal applies.

Scope includes removal and disposal of the existing lift, installation of a new bus lift and control console, electrical work with underground and above-ground conduit extensions, concrete foundation modifications, delivery of the new lift as a wide load from out of state, and protection of the surrounding concrete platform, drainage system, hydraulic and electrical systems, and adjacent building components, utilities, wall steel panels, and wall lights. The work is classified as a facility modification project under OCTA Level 3 Health, Safety and Environmental Specifications. Contractors must obtain and pay for all required licenses and permits from applicable jurisdictions. Construction is limited to 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and all work requires coordination through a Site-Specific Work Plan submitted at least 14 calendar days prior to commencement. The successful bidder must perform at least 30% of total construction work and at least 10% with its own staff on site.

The estimated contract value is $400,000 over a 240 calendar-day schedule. The project is 80% federally funded through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements and California prevailing wage standards. Bidders must hold a valid California Class A license or Limited Specialty Classification C-61 with D-40 Sub-Classification (if issued prior to January 18, 2001) and be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations. Bid security of 10% is required. Liquidated damages are assessed at $300 per calendar day. The successful bidder must provide performance bonds, payment bonds, and guaranty documents equal to 100% of contract price, plus commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 per accident, and workers' compensation with waiver of subrogation. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a lump-sum basis.