DMV Headquarters Building West Renovation

The California Department of General Services is requesting sealed bids for major exterior and interior renovation of the DMV Headquarters Building at 2570 24th Street, Sacramento, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and a mandatory pre-bid site inspection on August 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. A mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation requirement applies, with DVBE incentive opportunities available for participation exceeding 3% (incentives ranging from 1% to 5% of bid price). A 5% small business preference is available for certified small businesses, and a non-small business preference is available for firms committing to subcontract at least 25% of the net bid price to certified small businesses and/or microbusinesses.

Scope encompasses exterior barrier removal, interior office renovations, accessibility upgrades, restroom remodels, fire alarm systems, new finishes, owner-provided modular systems furniture, low-voltage and electrical distribution, HVAC modifications, door hardware upgrades, and selective hazardous materials abatement. Attendance at the mandatory pre-bid inspection is required for bidder eligibility. Bidders must hold a California Contractors' State License Classification B and comply with prevailing wage requirements as determined by the Department of Industrial Relations for February 2026. All contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations; the project is subject to labor compliance monitoring and enforcement by DIR's Compliance Monitoring Unit.

Bids must be submitted on a lump sum basis with allowances as specified in the bid forms; an allowance amount of $700,000 is identified in the bid schedule. Performance and payment bonds, each in the amount of 100% of the contract price, and proof of workers' compensation insurance are required. Public bid opening is scheduled for August 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 707 Third Street, West Sacramento, with virtual or in-person attendance options. Contract award is anticipated within 45 days of bid opening, subject to availability of funds through the State's normal budget process and transfer of funds through the Architecture Revolving Fund.