Install Two (2) Fuel Tanks and One (1) Lighting System

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2CA07143 for a specialized infrastructure project at the Shasta-Trinity Unit Happy Valley Fire Center in Redding, California. The procurement seeks a contractor to install one 2,000-gallon diesel fuel tank, one 1,000-gallon gasoline fuel tank, and one pole-mounted lighting system, with all associated materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees. A mandatory pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for December 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM, with written questions due by December 19, 2024. Bids are due January 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a bid opening on January 3, 2025. The contract term is anticipated to run from February 1, 2025, through February 1, 2026. Bidders must possess a valid A-General Engineering Contractor license from the California Contractors State License Board and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. The project requires comprehensive installation services, including site preparation, tank placement, and lighting system implementation.

The IFB includes specific set-aside designations and participation goals, notably a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement with associated incentives ranging from 1-5% based on participation levels. A Small Business preference of 5% is available for certified Small Businesses or non-small businesses subcontracting 25% to certified Small Businesses. Prevailing wage requirements apply for bids exceeding $1,000, and a payment bond for 100% of the contract value is mandatory for bids over $25,000. The walk-through attendance sheet indicates potential interest from companies including Don Henderson, GEMS Environmental/Cenflox Construction Inc, and SW Maintenance. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project and the infrastructure requirements suggest a significant investment. The procurement is open to qualified contractors who can meet the technical specifications, licensing requirements, and enterprise participation goals outlined in the solicitation documents.