Camarillo Center Water Damage Repair/Replace

The California Conservation Corps is seeking a General B-Building Contractor to perform water damage repair and replacement at the Camarillo Center in Ventura County. The project involves comprehensive renovation of an education building classroom, including removing water-damaged wall sections, existing carpet, and base, followed by installing new carpet squares, vinyl base, drywall, texturing, and painting to match existing conditions. A mandatory site walkthrough is scheduled for May 13, 2016, at 10:00 AM, with final bids due on May 27, 2016, at 2:00 PM. Contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations for public works projects and possess a valid General B-Building Contractor License. Work is to be completed between Monday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding state holidays, with the contract term extending through June 30, 2017. The contractor is required to provide all necessary materials, labor, equipment, and supervision, and must conduct a field verification prior to bidding. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement includes specific set-aside designations and participation requirements, notably a mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation with no good faith effort option permitted. Additionally, a 5% bid preference is available for certified Small Businesses or Microbusinesses. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves comprehensive renovation work that would likely require substantial investment. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including $1 million in Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability, along with Workers' Compensation insurance. A payment bond is required for contracts exceeding $25,000, and a 5% retention will be withheld from payments, with provisions for contractors to provide securities in lieu of retention. The contract also requires compliance with state labor laws and detailed documentation of DVBE participation levels upon project completion.