Install Concrete Pad for Metal Storage Building at Fire Station #3

Closed State & local contract opportunity

Solicitation number
IFB No. DEPT HERE-0313
State
California
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The City of Santa Cruz Fire Department is requesting bids on the installation of a concrete pad and utilities for a metal storage building at Fire Station #3 under IFB B25-0290, with sealed bids due electronically July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 1, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at 335 Younglove Avenue. A local business preference of 2% applies; an additional 4% preference applies to locally owned businesses meeting specified criteria.

The scope encompasses demolition of existing asphalt through saw cutting and removal, utility trenching and installation for electrical and fire sprinkler systems using 2-inch PVC Schedule 40 pipe, concrete pad installation with subgrade preparation, formwork, rebar installation, concrete pour and finishing to support fire apparatus weighing approximately 55,000 pounds each, removal and replacement of an existing storm drain inlet connection, and installation of a new bio-retention area. The concrete pad is 18.15 cubic yards. All work must comply with the 2022 California Building Code, California Green Building Standards Code mandatory measures including 65% construction waste diversion, Chapter 6.12 of the Santa Cruz Municipal Code, and the Green Building Checklist. Bidders must coordinate with pre-selected vendors for electrical, above-ground fire sprinkler, and building installation work and attend all required City inspections.

The contract term is six months with two optional six-month renewal periods at the City's discretion, commencing upon award notification. Award shall be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bid line-item pricing is required across six categories including demolition, concrete pad installation, bio-retention area, utilities, and PVC pipe, with a 10% contingency and 9.75% sales tax applied. A labor and performance bond equal to 100% of contract price and a payment bond of at least 50% (if under $1 million) are required within ten business days of award; no bid bond is required at submission. Contractors and all subcontractors must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations and comply with prevailing wage and living wage requirements. Questions are due July 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.; responses will be issued by July 20 at 5:00 p.m. Bidders must provide three client references demonstrating similar project experience within the past five years.

Opportunity text

Install a concrete pad and utilities for a metal storage building. The concrete must meet all specifications on the plans and will be able to hold the weight of fire apparatus of approximately 55,000 lbs each. Bidders shall be aware that electrical, above-ground fire sprinkler & building installer vendors have been selected.

The following is the scope of work needed:

  • Demolition (saw cut and removal of existing AC material)
  • Utilities (trenching for electrical and fire sprinklers, electrical pipe installation)
  • Concrete Pad Installation (includes subgrade preparation, form work, rebar installation, concrete pour and finish work, AC conforms, building anchorage installation)
  • Remove existing storm drain inlet connection and install/connect new Bio-Retention Area.

Bidders shall review and adhere to the following:

  • Green Building Checklist
    • Site management & bmps per plans
    • Construction waste reduction, disposal and recycling
    • Product gwp compliance
    • Finish material pollutant control
  • Coordinate and work with other contractors as required to execute all work listed on plans.
  • Schedule, attend, and complete all required inspections for listed scope of work with the applicable City of Santa Cruz inspectors.
  • All refuse and recycling activities during construction must comply with Chapter 6.12 of the Santa Cruz Municipal Code and be accounted for on the Construction Waste Management Plan.
  • All work must comply with the building permit plans, as well as state and local codes.
  • A bid bond is not required for the project bid. A labor and performance bond and a materials bond will be required after the project is rewarded.

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