HIP Labs McLane Hall Chemistry Rooms 242 and 247

The Trustees of the California State University are seeking sealed bid proposals for the HIP Labs McLane Hall Chemistry Rooms 242 and 247 renovation project at California State University, Fresno. The procurement encompasses comprehensive renovation work across multiple domains, including demolition, abatement, plumbing, electrical upgrades, air handling units, lighting, casework, painting, flooring, tinting glazing, and fire alarm system installation. Bidders must hold a General B license and be prequalified with the Trustees and registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. The project is located within Fresno County and involves transformation of specific chemistry laboratory spaces, with a total project duration of 208 calendar days from May 19, 2025, through December 12, 2025. Key submission deadlines include a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough on April 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and sealed bid proposals must be received by 2:00 p.m. on May 1, 2025, at the Joyal Administration Building, Room 161. The project's construction estimate is set at $1,100,000.00, and proposals will be publicly opened and read at the specified submission time.

The contract opportunity includes a specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement of 3%, with incentive percentages ranging from 1% to 3% based on DVBE participation levels. Contractors and subcontractors must maintain current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations and are subject to prevailing wage rate laws. Bid proposal packages are exclusively obtainable by prequalified contractors, with strict registration and documentation requirements. While no incumbent vendors are specified, the project involves renovating existing chemistry laboratory infrastructure at the university. The procurement appears designed to provide opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses while ensuring high-quality renovation of critical educational research spaces. Potential bidders must carefully review all documentation, meet specific licensure and registration requirements, and demonstrate capability to complete the comprehensive renovation within the prescribed 208-day timeline and $1,100,000.00 budget.