General Building Repair and Replacement in Tuolumne County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 10A2839 for general building repair and replacement services at the Long Barn Maintenance Station in Tuolumne County. The procurement encompasses comprehensive renovation work including removal and installation of bathrooms and plumbing fixtures in two buildings, HVAC unit installations, complete roof replacement, and exterior metal wall panel replacements. Specifically, the scope involves modifications to the Office Building (Building 1) and Shop Building (Building 3), totaling approximately 2,220 square feet of roof replacement and 4,840 square feet of exterior wall panel replacement. Bidders must hold a valid Class B General Building Contractor license from the California Contractors State Licensing Board and be currently registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for January 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with written questions due by January 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Bids are due January 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with bid opening at 2:30 PM the same day, and a proposed award date of February 12, 2026.

The contract includes specific set-aside and participation requirements, with a five percent (5%) Small Business (SB) participation goal and a mandatory five percent (5%) Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement. DVBE bidders can receive up to a five percent (5%) additional incentive based on verified participation levels. The total bid proposal must not exceed $461,000, and contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including $1,000,000 per occurrence general liability insurance and $1,000,000 automobile liability coverage. A payment bond equal to 100 percent of the bid amount is required for bids exceeding $25,000. The agreement is funded with state funds and will run from the estimated start date of February 23, 2025, to February 23, 2026, with work performed during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM). The contract includes warranty provisions requiring one-year workmanship warranty following completion and acceptance by the Caltrans Contract Manager, and all work is subject to State General Prevailing Wage Rates under Labor Code Sections 1720-1861.