IFB Window Replacement, Bishop, CA ¿ Inyo County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting competitive sealed bids for window replacement services at its Shop 9 Weld Shop facility located at 81 Jay Street, Bishop, California 93514, in Inyo County. The scope of work involves the complete removal and replacement of eight retrofit windows, each containing four glass sections, with new Milgard Model A250 Thermal Break Windows or Caltrans-approved equivalents, along with installation of approximately 320 feet of exterior aluminum trim and polyurethane sealant. Bidders must possess either a valid C-17 Glazing Contractor license or a B General Building Contractor license with a C-17 subcontractor, maintain valid Department of Industrial Relations registration, and hold appropriate business licenses. This is a prevailing wage project subject to California Labor Code requirements, and all work must be performed during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., excluding State holidays) with a contract term estimated from May 25, 2026 through May 24, 2027. An optional pre-bid site inspection is scheduled for April 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., written questions are due by 5:00 p.m. on April 9, 2026, and sealed bids must be submitted by April 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with bid opening occurring the same day at 2:30 p.m. The estimated award date is May 4, 2026, with evaluation criteria including bid pricing structured as line items for window removal, installation, hourly rates for unforeseen labor, and reimbursable parts and materials capped at 10 percent of the actual subtotal.

A three percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement applies with an incentive program available for bidders exceeding this threshold, and a five percent Small Business preference is available for certified small businesses or contractors that subcontract at least 25 percent of the work to certified small businesses. The total bid proposal must not exceed $461,000.00, representing the budget cap for this procurement. If the successful bid exceeds $25,000, a Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount is required prior to work commencement. The Agreement is financed with State funds and includes mandatory compliance with prevailing wage requirements, organic waste recycling provisions, and insurance coverage requirements including $1,000,000 in general liability and $1,000,000 in automobile liability limits. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in this solicitation. This opportunity is open to qualified contractors meeting the licensure and registration requirements specified, with Caltrans retaining the right to approve all proposed materials and equipment for installation.