Exterior Painting, Stucco Repairs, & Gutter Replacement

The California Department of Motor Vehicles is soliciting bids under Invitation for Bid 26-166 for exterior painting, stucco repairs, and gutter replacement at its Capitola DMV Field Office in Santa Cruz County, with a mandatory pre-bid conference on November 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Non-Small Business (Non-SB) bid preferences apply, and attendance at the pre-bid conference is required for bid eligibility. A Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation incentive is also available.

Scope covers removal and replacement of stucco, lath, and damaged wall sheathing; replacement of 80 linear feet of damaged rain gutter and repair of downspouts; installation of an expansion joint on the south wall; pressure washing with biodegradable soap; and priming and painting of exterior walls, gutters, and downspouts. Work must comply with prevailing wage laws, nondiscrimination requirements, and California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA environmental standards. Bidders must hold a valid California B contractor license, and any subcontractors must hold applicable licenses in good standing throughout the term. Prevailing wage applies to bids exceeding $1,000, and Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration is required for bids exceeding $25,000. Bids exceeding $25,000 require a payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and workers' compensation employer liability of $1 million are mandatory, with the State of California named as additional insured.

The bid price must include all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and travel, with no separate travel reimbursement. The contract term is 17 months, with a 30-calendar-day completion requirement and a proposed start date of February 1, 2027, or upon contract approval. Liquidated damages are $500 for breach and $500 per day for completion delays, and the contract includes a one-year guarantee on all work and materials. Award will be made to the lowest responsible responsive bid.

Written questions are due November 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with responses released by December 3, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Bids are due December 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., by email only to DMVBIDS@dmv.ca.gov, and bids will open December 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.