IFPQ General Building Repair Services in Butte County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) for general building repair services at the Caltrans Chico Maintenance Station located at 2535 Notre Dame Boulevard in Butte County. The project scope encompasses removal and replacement of the roofing system on a 7,104 square-foot equipment shop building, replacement of approximately 300 square feet of damaged timber roof decking, removal and reinstallation of existing solar panels, replacement of two HVAC systems in the warehouse area, installation of three new automatic door openers, removal and replacement of a water purifying system, installation of a new commercial ice maker and ice storage system, preparation and painting of eaves and fascia boards, installation of 12 new vents, and removal of lead-containing paint and asbestos-containing materials. Contractors must provide all labor, materials, parts, supplies, equipment, tools, licenses, permits, travel, and disposal services necessary to complete the work. A mandatory site inspection is required on March 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM, written questions must be submitted by March 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM, and bids are due by March 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with an estimated award date of April 7, 2026. The prime bidder must possess and maintain valid California Contractors State License Board Class B General Building Contractor and Hazardous Substance Removal (HAZ) certifications, asbestos (ASB) certification, asbestos contractor registration with the Department of Industrial Relations, lead removal certificates from the California Department of Public Health, and hazardous waste transporter and hazardous materials transportation credentials. The contract term is estimated to commence May 1, 2026, and expire November 30, 2027, with work performed during normal business hours Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding state holidays.

This solicitation is restricted to certified small businesses (SB), micro businesses (MB), small businesses for the purpose of public works (SB-PW), or disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE) as authorized under California Government Code Section 14838.7, with all subcontractors also required to be DGS-certified SB/MB or DVBE entities possessing equivalent certifications and licenses. A payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount is required if the bid exceeds $25,000, and comprehensive insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the contract term, including general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000, workers' compensation, and pollution liability of $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 aggregate. The maximum bid amount is $461,000, and prevailing wages apply if the total bid exceeds $15,000. The project is subject to California labor code provisions, organic waste recycling mandates under SB 1383, and compliance with hazardous material removal regulations including Cal/OSHA standards for asbestos and lead abatement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents.