Hastings Branch Office Expansion Phase 2

The City of Pasadena Public Library is seeking a General Contractor for Hastings Branch Office Expansion Phase 2 to enclose approximately 167 square feet of existing covered outdoor space into new conditioned office space, with bids due September 11, 2026 — a date that has passed as of the summary date.

The project scope includes minor re-grading to create a level surface, construction of a new concrete landing and step, and ADA accessibility improvements including truncated domes, a cane-detection barrier at the sidewalk/parking area interface, and a 6-inch-high yellow warning curb in accordance with California Building Code Section 11B-303.5. The work also involves infilling a service bay opening with red brick cladding in stacked bond pattern, installing a new single-swing painted metal door with bronze finish, adding metal transom and fixed windows, and installing a mini-split HVAC system with aluminum screen enclosure. Place of performance is 3325 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, California.

Contractors must comply with California prevailing wage requirements under Labor Code Section 1720 et seq., the Pasadena Living Wage Ordinance, apprenticeship obligations, and electronic certified payroll reporting to the California Labor Commissioner. A State of California Department of Industrial Relations certification for public works projects and a Pasadena Business License are mandatory. Project Workforce Utilization Form (AA-2) is required for all bids on labor or services valued at $25,000 or more.

Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of at least $2 million per occurrence and twice that for general aggregate; Automobile Liability of $1 million per accident; Workers' Compensation with statutory limits and Employer's Liability of at least $1 million per accident; and a Property Installation Floater. All policies must name the City as additional insured and carry A.M. Best rating of no less than A:VII. Performance and Material and Labor Bonds are required. Delivery shall not exceed ninety days after receipt of the City purchase order. Contractors must submit a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov, a Subcontractor Listing identifying all subcontractors and any shoring design engineer, and a Relevant Experience Form documenting five completed projects of similar scope. Federal certifications and a Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form are required.