Install Concrete Pad for Metal Storage Building at Fire Station #63

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Solicitation number
FIRE-0302
State
California
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The City of Santa Cruz Fire Department is soliciting bids under IFB FIRE-0302 for a concrete pad and utilities supporting a metal storage building at Fire Station #63, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on November 10, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. and bids due November 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. No set-asides or preference programs are specified. Eligibility rests on minimum qualifications: a valid California general contractor license (A or B classification), three years of relevant experience, required insurance and bonding, a City of Santa Cruz business license, and registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations before bid submission.

The scope covers saw-cut demolition and removal of existing asphalt concrete; trenching and installation for electrical and fire sprinkler lines; and a concrete pad with subgrade preparation, formwork, rebar, pour, finish, and building anchorage, designed to support fire apparatus of approximately 55,000 pounds each. It also includes removal of an existing storm drain inlet connection and installation of a new bio-retention area. Contractors must coordinate with pre-selected electrical, fire sprinkler, and building installation vendors, adhere to the City's Green Building Checklist and Santa Cruz Municipal Code Chapter 6.12 waste requirements, and schedule and complete City inspections. Prevailing wage and Living Wage Ordinance compliance apply. Source documents cite Fire Station #63 at 335 Younglove Avenue, while the sample agreement and utilities sheet cite Fire Station #3.

The total project budget may not exceed $200,000, and bids must fall within that maximum. Pricing must be firm-fixed-fee and non-escalating. A bid bond is due with the proposal, and performance, payment, and materials bonds are due within ten business days of award. The contract term is six months, with two optional six-month renewals at the City's discretion, commencing upon award notification. The sample agreement assesses liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for delays. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Questions are due November 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City's e-Procurement Portal, with public bid opening and intent-to-award announcement on November 19, 2026. No incumbent is named.

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 required for the project bid. A labor and performance bond and a materials bond will be required after the project is rewarded.
  • The total project budget shall not exceed $200,000. Bidders shall submit bids that are within this maximum amount.

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