IFB 25C160002 Mold Mitigation Build Back Services - CHP Willows

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 25C160002 for mold mitigation and build-back services at the Willows Area Office located in Willows, California. The procurement seeks a single contractor with a California State License Board (CSLB) General B license to perform comprehensive mold remediation and restoration services. Specific deliverables include installing an access door for plumbing inspection, replacing sheetrock in toilet and shower areas, installing Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) paneling, reinstalling toilets, urinals, and stall dividers, and completing finishing and painting work. The contractor must provide a two-year warranty for all work, labor, and materials, and remove debris daily from the site. A mandatory walk-through is scheduled for October 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with bid questions due by November 10, 2025. Bids are due November 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with bid opening occurring the same day. The contract term is anticipated from January 1, 2026, through December 1, 2026.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and preference provisions, specifically requiring a mandatory 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation. Small Business (SB) and Micro Business (MB) preferences of up to 5% are available, along with non-small business subcontractor preferences for firms committing to 25% small business subcontractor participation. The contract is classified as a public works project subject to prevailing wage requirements, necessitating current Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration for the contractor and all subcontractors. Specific insurance and bonding requirements include a payment bond equal to 100% of the contract value and Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Work is to be performed primarily on weekends or evenings to minimize disruption to office operations, with a pre-construction meeting required to establish the work schedule. While a specific contract value is not disclosed, the compensation structure is based on a lump-sum model, with the final amount to be determined upon satisfactory completion of all specified work.