C5613187-D, Re-Bid 1 Seamless Flooring Installation, Correctional Construction Mentorship Program, San Quentin Rehabilitation Center

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is soliciting bids for seamless vinyl flooring installation at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center located at 100 Main Street, San Quentin, California 94964 through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) procurement process. The project, designated C5613187-D Re-Bid 1, is part of the Correctional Construction Mentorship Program and requires the installation of approximately 2,300 square feet of seamless vinyl flooring in the visitor area. The contractor must possess a valid California "C-15" Flooring and Floor Covering Contractor's Specialty License or a "B" General Building Contractor license with an appropriately licensed subcontractor, along with manufacturer certification as an approved installer. Work is divided into two phases: Phase 1 consists of project submittals per specifications, and Phase 2 encompasses floor surface preparation, installation, inspection, and acceptance, with a 90-day contract term from the issuance of the Official Notice to Proceed. Specification requirements include installation of unbacked sheet vinyl flooring from approved manufacturers (AHF Products, Mannington Commercial, and others) with minimum Critical Radiant Flux Classification of Class I and compliance with volatile organic compound limits; contractors must build mockups and provide comprehensive submittals including shop drawings, samples, and manufacturer instructions. Critical deadlines include notification of intent to participate due April 30, 2026; a mandatory bidders' walk-through on May 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM; letters of inquiry due May 18, 2026; bid submission deadline of May 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM via electronic submission to CDCR-CMB-Non-IT-Service-Bids@cdcr.ca.gov; and public bid opening on May 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM via conference call.

The contract is subject to a 25 percent Small Business participation requirement, with certified Small Businesses, Micro-Businesses, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs) strongly encouraged to participate. Bidders must comply with California prevailing wage requirements and the Public Works Contractor Registration Program requirements with the Department of Industrial Relations. California companies are eligible for reciprocal preference against nonresident contractors under Public Contract Code Section 6107, and bidders must disclose all proposed subcontractors performing work exceeding one-half of one percent of the general contractor's total bid and list all certified DVBE subcontractors used to fulfill participation goals. The State's estimate for this agreement is $35,500.00, with compensation to be provided monthly in arrears upon completion of each phase according to service rates specified on Exhibit B-1. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500.00 per day for each day work extends beyond the specified 90-day contract term. Bidders may offer an invoice discount of at least one percent with a minimum of $50.00 to expedite payment within thirty days of receipt, and in case of tied bids, the lowest responsible bid with the highest discount shall prevail.