JOB ORDER CONTRACT BID SOLICITATION NO. 2025JOC2026-1a, 2025JOC2026-1b and 2025JOC2026-1c

California State University, East Bay (CSUEB) is soliciting bids for three Job Order Contracts (JOCs) covering renovation, remodeling, maintenance, and minor new construction work across its Hayward, Concord, and Oakland campuses. The procurement is specifically designated as Bid Numbers 2025JOC2026-1a, 2025JOC2026-1b, and 2025JOC2026-1c, targeting comprehensive campus facility improvements. Bidders must possess a current California State Contractors License Board Type "B" General Contracting license and Department of Industrial Relations public works registration. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the CSUEB Hayward facilities. Bid proposals are due electronically and by hard copy on December 4, 2025, by 2:00 PM PST, with financial and supplementary prequalification applications required via PlanetBids by November 18, 2025. Prospective bidders must submit questions by November 19, 2025, with university answers provided by November 21, 2025. The university anticipates issuing a Notice of Intent to Award on approximately December 11, 2025, with contract awards expected around February 2, 2026.

The contract includes several set-aside and preference provisions to support small and disadvantaged businesses. Small businesses receive a five percent bid preference, not exceeding $50,000, with non-small businesses eligible if they commit to subcontracting at least 25% of each job order to certified small businesses. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) must comprise a minimum of 3% of each job order, with tiered bid incentives ranging from 1% to 3% for participation beyond the requirement, capped at $50,000. Bidders must maintain an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 1.25 or lower to be eligible. Each contract will have a minimum total value of $0.00 and a maximum total value of $1,000,000.00, with a base term of twelve months from the Notice to Proceed or upon reaching the maximum contract value. Successful bidders must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the maximum contract amount, and all work is subject to California prevailing wage requirements and Labor Code compliance. The contract will be funded through the University's general operations budget, and a $25,000 bid security in the form of a cashier's check, certified check, or bidder's bond is required.