C5613348-D - Asbestos Abatement, Lead-Based Paint, Lead-Containing Paint, and Lead-Containing Materials Removal Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) C5613348-D to procure asbestos abatement, lead-based paint removal, and lead-containing materials removal services on an as-needed basis at the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) located in Soledad, California. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, permits, licenses, equipment, and transportation necessary to perform removal services on various building components including floor tiles, roofing materials, thermal insulation, ceiling coatings, interior and exterior surfaces, plumbing fixtures, piping, and underground tanks. Bidders must submit hourly rates for eight service categories: asbestos abatement and lead abatement services, each with separate rates for workers and supervisors during normal business hours (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) and outside normal business hours, plus emergency rates for both services. The contractor must respond to work requests within two business days and complete projects within 25 working days unless additional time is authorized, with liquidated damages of $200 per day for failure to meet the completion deadline. Mandatory qualifications include a valid C-22 Asbestos Abatement Contractor License or equivalent, current AHERA and Cal-OSHA certifications, Department of Industrial Relations registration, and compliance with prevailing wage requirements. Required insurance coverage includes commercial general liability ($1,000,000 minimum), auto liability ($1,000,000), workers' compensation, and pollution liability ($1,000,000 per incident). An optional bidders' walk-through is scheduled for May 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM with intent notification required by May 8, 2026; letters of inquiry are due by May 26, 2026; electronic bids are due June 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM with public bid opening on June 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The agreement term runs from commencement upon approval through June 30, 2029, with no extension options permitted except to complete the original scope of work.

The contract is exempt from Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) requirements but encourages voluntary DVBE participation with an incentive of 1-5% based on participation level. A Small Business preference of up to 5% ($50,000 maximum) applies to certified small or micro-businesses that are eligible to bid. California company reciprocal preference is available to qualifying bidders who certify their eligibility. Bidders must submit 10% bid security in the form of a bid bond, cash, or certified check, and upon award, contractors must provide a payment bond equal to 100% of the contract value. All prices must be submitted in U.S. currency and must encompass all expenses necessary to perform services, with travel time and per diem included in the quoted hourly rates; contractors may offer a discount of at least one percent (minimum $50.00) on invoices paid within thirty days, with the highest discount used as a tiebreaker in bid evaluation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents, and no specific budget range or award value is listed; however, the estimated hours provided include 150 hours for normal asbestos worker labor, 100 hours for normal asbestos supervision, 50 hours for after-hours asbestos work, 50 hours for emergency asbestos work, 400 hours for normal lead abatement worker labor, 200 hours for normal lead supervision, and 400 hours for after-hours lead work, which serve as the basis for bidders to calculate their proposed pricing.