IFB: 1CA07606 - High Rock Utilities Upgrade

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB 1CA07606) for utility upgrade services at the High Rock Fire Center located in Weott, California, within Humboldt County and Humboldt Hill CDP. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive utility infrastructure upgrades including all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and associated fees. Specific deliverables encompass water distribution system installation and pressure testing, sanitary and storm drain piping replacement and lining, natural gas line replacement, sanitary sewer cleanouts and manholes, storm drain catch basins and pipe cleaning, asphalt rehabilitation, and erosion control measures, along with site mobilization and demobilization services. The contractor must hold a current B-General Building Contractor license from the Contractors State License Board and maintain Department of Industrial Relations registration. Mandatory pre-bid site inspection occurs on May 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with written questions due by May 18, 2026. Electronic bids must be submitted by May 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with bid opening scheduled for May 27, 2026. The contract is estimated to commence June 30, 2026, and expire June 29, 2027, with CAL FIRE holding the option to extend for one additional year under identical terms. Award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder based on competitive bid evaluation.

The procurement establishes a three percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal and offers a five percent Small Business (SB) preference for certified SB contractors or those committing to subcontract at least 25 percent of the net bid price to certified SBs. Prevailing wage requirements apply to all work if the total bid exceeds $1,000, and contractors must comply with California Building Code, California Fire Code, and applicable labor standards. A 10 percent bid bond is required for bids exceeding $461,000, and a payment bond is mandated for bids exceeding $25,000. Bidders must complete all required attachments including certification forms, rate sheets, DVBE declarations, and proof of insurance; incomplete submissions will result in rejection. While no specific budget range or estimated award value is explicitly stated in the solicitation documents, the bid bond requirement threshold of $461,000 suggests the project cost is anticipated to be in a similar range or potentially higher.