Maintenance Facility Upgrades in Santa Clara County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB #04A7174) for maintenance facility upgrades at the West Bay Signs Maintenance Station located in Mountain View, California. The procurement covers comprehensive facility improvements, including the removal and replacement of two exterior metal doors, four water faucets, three windows, and nine ceiling light fixtures, along with the installation of epoxy flooring and interior/exterior painting. Bidders must possess a valid B General Building Contractor license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Key procurement dates include bid questions due by February 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM PT, with bids due March 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT and a scheduled bid opening at 2:30 PM PT. The project timeline anticipates work commencing around May 1, 2025, and completion by June 30, 2025, with an estimated contract award date of March 18, 2025.

The contract includes specific set-aside and preference provisions targeting disadvantaged businesses, requiring 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation and offering a DVBE incentive program. A 5% Small Business preference is available for certified Small Businesses or contractors committing to 25% Small Business subcontracting. Contractors must provide a payment bond of 100% for bids over $25,000 and comply with prevailing wage requirements if the total bid exceeds $15,000. Insurance requirements mandate $1 million per occurrence for general and automobile liability coverage. The total bid amount for this project must not exceed $461,000, representing the maximum budget allocation for the maintenance facility upgrades. The procurement supports infrastructure improvements for the Caltrans facility in Santa Clara County, specifically targeting the West Bay Signs Maintenance Station in Mountain View.