FPCM-SQRC-I-001125-61-KR

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is soliciting a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for structural steel materials and fabrication services for the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center Upper Yard Phase 2 project. The procurement seeks eight line items of steel components, including A36 angle steel, shim plates, high-strength bolts, plate steel, connection caps, and a fully assembled and primed side truss. The project involves structural repairs and strengthening at the San Quentin facility, with specific requirements including strengthening truss columns, repairing knee braces, reinforcing side truss connections, and replacing existing steel components. Bidders must provide detailed documentation, including shop drawings, product data, and manufacturer's instructions, with a comprehensive submittal process that includes electronic and printed copies of a Submittal Log. The RFQ was released on November 18, 2025, with a due date of December 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., and requires a mandatory job walk by the winning bidder to confirm steel and truss dimensions. Delivery is mandated within ten calendar days after receipt of order, and all work must comply with California Building Code standards and AWS welding specifications.

The solicitation utilizes the SB/DVBE Option procurement method, with a clear preference for California-certified Small Businesses (SBs). Bidders must provide pricing for both compliant recycled content products and non-compliant products, with potential bid rejection for failure to meet this requirement. The award will be made on an "all or none" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements. Mandatory submittals include the completed RFQ form, Bidder Declaration, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, Postconsumer Content Certification, and various other required forms. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves comprehensive structural modifications at the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience in structural steel fabrication and erection, with welders requiring current AWS qualifications. The project includes specific requirements for surface preparation, painting, and coating, with final colors subject to CDCR Representative approval. Bids must be submitted via email to Kirsten Ruesch at kirsten.ruesch@cdcr.ca.gov, with all pricing provided on an F.O.B. Destination basis including prepaid freight.