Modular Block Wall Construction CD

The Palm Desert Housing Authority is procuring a comprehensive interior renovation project for Desert Pointe Apartments, specifically targeting Unit 13, a 2-bedroom/2-bathroom upstairs apartment unit located in Palm Desert, California. The project, identified as Project No. 2024-IFB-166, requires a Class B General Building Contractor with current Department of Industrial Relations registration to complete a full interior renovation involving demolition, electrical work, framing, drywall, plumbing, and finish carpentry. Key deliverables include installing new recessed lighting, ceiling fans, bathroom fixtures, kitchen sink, shower/tub, lavatory cabinets, toilets, doors, and trim, with a strict requirement to complete all work within 30 days of the Notice to Proceed. The bid submission deadline is April 14, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for March 25, 2025, at 43805 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the OpenGov Procurement platform and provide a bid guarantee of 10% of their total bid price, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

The procurement appears open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price and demonstrate compliance with California Air Resources Board regulations by submitting Certificates of Reported Compliance for their fleet. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the project involves a comprehensive renovation of a single apartment unit, suggesting a moderate budget range. The project requires strict adherence to prevailing wage rates and includes provisions for liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays beyond the specified contract time. Contractors must also maintain various insurance coverages and provide detailed submittals of fixture and material samples for approval prior to installation. The Palm Desert Housing Authority, which manages 15 affordable housing properties totaling 1,114 units, will oversee the project and reserves the right to reject any or all bids.