IFB Insulation and Siding Installation in Ukiah, CA

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB #32A0611) for insulation and siding installation services at 3290 North State Street in Ukiah, CA. The procurement involves furnishing and installing approximately 9,500 sq ft of insulated siding and 2,000 sq ft of uninsulated siding on the western wall of a wash bay, including removal and replacement of windows, flashing doors and vents, and re-affixing electrical and plumbing brackets. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for December 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with written questions due by December 16, 2024, and final bid submissions required by January 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Contractors must possess either a C-61/D-41 Siding and Decking Contractor license or a Class B-General Building Contractor license from the California Contractors State License Board. The bid opening will occur on January 7, 2025, at 2:30 PM, with an estimated contract award date of January 22, 2025, and a contract term from January 15, 2025, through September 14, 2025.

The procurement includes specific small business and diversity requirements, with a 25% Small Business (SB) participation goal and a mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement. Prevailing wages apply if the total bid exceeds $15,000. Contractors must provide a Payment Bond for 100% of the contract amount for bids over $25,000 and maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, along with automobile liability and workers' compensation coverage. The total bid amount must not exceed $461,000, with the contract covering comprehensive installation services including labor, materials, parts, supplies, equipment, tools, licenses, permits, and incidental expenses. The solicitation documents emphasize the need for precise removal and reinstallation of existing infrastructure, including careful handling of HVAC equipment, plumbing, and electrical components during the siding and insulation installation process.