C24925015 - Bolsa Chica Lodge Pole Fencing

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Orange Coast District, is seeking a contractor to install lodge pole fencing at Bolsa Chica State Beach through a competitive bid process (Contract #C24925015). The procurement involves furnishing and installing approximately 400 linear feet of 2-rail alternating panel lodge pole fencing with 5.5" pressure-treated posts and 3.5" round horizontal rails in Lot 17, with specific technical requirements including 12x36" concrete footings and galvanized bolts. A mandatory pre-bid conference and job walk is scheduled for November 14, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with bidder questions due by November 27, 2024, at 1:00 PM. Bid submissions are required electronically by December 10, 2024, at 2:00 PM, with a contract duration of 60 calendar days from notice to proceed, including 10 days for contractor mobilization. Contractors must possess a C-13 fencing license and demonstrate technical capability to execute the precise fencing installation specifications outlined in the bid documents.

The contract includes specific set-aside and preference provisions, mandating 6% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation and offering a 5% small business preference for certified small businesses. Bidders must provide documentation of contractor and subcontractor registration with the Department of Industrial Relations and submit various mandatory forms, including the Public Works Bid Form, Bidder Declaration, and DARFUR Contracting Act Certification. The project requires a payment bond for 100% of the contract amount if exceeding $25,000 and a performance bond if exceeding $10,000, with the State retaining 5% from each progress payment. The estimated project cost is $27,000, with pricing structured as a per-linear-foot rate multiplied by the total 400 linear feet. Four fencing contractors attended the mandatory job walk: Bay Coast Fence Inc., J. Cardenas Inc., Wolverine Fence, and Harris Steel Fence, indicating a competitive bidding environment for this specialized infrastructure project.