Firehouse Renovation 2025

The City of Lompoc is requesting bids on comprehensive renovation of Firehouse 51 under ITB 2025-ITB-017DW, with bids due May 30, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid job walk scheduled for May 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The project is classified as a California public works project subject to prevailing wage requirements under Labor Code Sections 1720 and 1770.

The scope encompasses interior and exterior upgrades across twelve rooms and areas at the firehouse, including dormitories, kitchen, training room, stairwell, and hallways. Work includes window retrofitting with dual-pane tinted glass, baseboard replacement with specified FLEXCO Base Sculptures profiles, flooring replacement with Paradigm Performer Plus in Hummingbird color, and lighting upgrades with dimmable canned lights throughout. The kitchen renovation involves custom white shaker-style Sebring cabinetry, stainless steel countertops and sink with fixtures, subway tile backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, electrical outlet replacement, gas line recessing, RO system upgrade, and garbage disposal replacement. Additional scope includes French door replacement, handrail refinishing or replacement, station alert light installation, and a coffee bar with cabinetry in the training room.

The City will award to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. The estimated project completion timeline is within three months from Notice to Proceed, with work commencing no later than seven days after issuance. Liquidated damages are assessed at $100 per calendar day for delays beyond the completion timeline.

Contractors must submit bid security of 10% of the total bid amount, a performance bond equal to 100% of the contract amount within eight calendar days of award, and a labor and materials bond equal to 100% of the contract amount. All prices must include tax and shipping and remain valid for 90 calendar days following bid opening. Contractors must possess a current City of Lompoc Business Tax License, register with the California Department of Industrial Relations, comply with apprenticeship employment standards, and maintain comprehensive insurance including workers' compensation ($1,000,000 minimum per occurrence), automobile liability ($500,000 minimum combined single limit), and general liability ($1,000,000 minimum combined single limit). Questions are due May 23, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.