Interior Building Reconstruction Services in Tulare County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a contractor for Interior Building Reconstruction Services at the Visalia Maintenance Station in Tulare County. The project involves removing and legally disposing of approximately 1,400 square feet of interior finishes, including drywall, insulation, ceiling tiles, and flooring, followed by comprehensive reconstruction of the office and equipment bay building. Prospective contractors must hold a B General Building Contractor license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. An optional site inspection is scheduled for May 28, 2025, at 15337 Avenue 296, Visalia, CA, with written questions due by May 29, 2025, and the final quote submission deadline set for June 3, 2025. The contract is anticipated to run from June 30, 2025, to June 29, 2026, with work to be performed during normal business hours. Contractors will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, permits, and incidentals to complete the interior reconstruction project.

This solicitation is specifically targeted at Small Business (SB), Micro Business (MB), Small Business for Public Works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certified contractors. The total bid proposal must not exceed $461,000, with bids over this amount automatically being rejected. Contractors must maintain their small business or DVBE certification throughout the contract term and ensure that all subcontractors are also certified. The project is funded through the California State Transportation Agency and is subject to various state regulations, including provisions for organic waste recycling and anti-discrimination standards. Prevailing wage requirements will apply if the total bid exceeds $15,000. Interested contractors must comply with Department of Industrial Relations registration requirements and be prepared to adhere to the specific certification and regulatory guidelines outlined in the solicitation. For contractors requiring additional accessibility to the solicitation documents, they can submit a request to ADAdocs@dot.ca.gov or call (833) 713-2922.