IFB: 2CA07497 - Stirling City Apparatus Door Replacement and Installation

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2CA07497 for a specialized apparatus door replacement project at Station 13 in Stirling City, located in Butte County. The procurement specifically requires a contractor to remove and replace a 12'x12' steel rolling door with a hoist motor at 7882 Quartz Street, Stirling City, CA 95978. Interested bidders must possess a C61/D28-Doors, Gates, and Activating Devices Contractor license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). A mandatory pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for August 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with written questions due by August 21, 2025. Bid submissions are due by August 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with a formal bid opening on August 26, 2025. The contract is set to commence on September 15, 2025, or upon CAL FIRE approval, and will expire on September 14, 2026, with potential for a one-year extension. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including a Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet and Rate Sheet, demonstrating their capability to complete the full scope of door replacement and installation services.

While no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) goal is mandated, DVBE participation is strongly encouraged, with a potential 5% incentive for such businesses. Small businesses and microbusinesses are also incentivized, potentially receiving a 5% preference in the evaluation process. Contractors must be licensed to do business in California and will be subject to prevailing wage requirements if the total bid exceeds $1,000. The specific contract award amount will be determined upon bid evaluation, with the state reserving the right to reject any or all submissions. The procurement emphasizes comprehensive service delivery, requiring contractors to provide all necessary materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and associated fees for the door replacement project. Although no incumbent vendor is specified, the solicitation suggests a competitive bidding environment focused on finding a qualified contractor capable of executing the specialized door replacement and installation work at the Stirling City fire station.