Fascia board replacement - IFB 26C651000

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 26C651000 for fascia board replacement and related roofing repairs at the San Onofre Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility (CVEF) Southbound on Interstate 5 south of San Juan Capistrano, Oceanside, California. The scope of work encompasses replacing water-damaged roofing plywood and waterproofing paper, 108 linear feet of 2x8" fascia boards, six 4x8" access ramp plywood sections, 48 linear feet of 2x6" railing caps, 40 linear feet of 2x4" railing slats, 20 linear feet of 4x4" and 4x8" plywood siding with 1x6" siding trim, and four corbel beams requiring fungal damage sealing, with all new raw wood materials requiring priming, patching, caulking, and painting accompanied by a one-year warranty from completion. Bidders must possess either a valid Contractor State License Board (CSLB) C-20 (Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor) or General B license with C-39 (Roofing Contractor) subcontractor credentials, be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), and comply with prevailing wage requirements. Key deadlines include a mandatory walk-through on March 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., written questions due by March 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., and bids due March 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., with the contract anticipated to be effective August 1, 2026, through July 30, 2027, subject to potential extension at CHP's discretion. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible firm offering the lowest bid after adjustment for applicable preferences and incentives. Contractors must provide a payment bond equal to 100% of contract value and comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 commercial general liability, $1,000,000 automobile liability, $1,000,000 pollution liability per incident, and workers' compensation insurance, with all work performed Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with one week advance scheduling required.

This procurement carries a mandatory Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement of a minimum 5%, with DVBE incentives available ranging from 1% to 5% based on participation levels, effectively restricting eligibility to firms capable of meeting this set-aside designation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the solicitation materials. The contract price is listed as TBD with payment to be made upon satisfactory completion in accordance with prevailing wage rates established by the DIR, meaning the award value will be determined based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted that meets all specified requirements and compliance standards.