NTB Project 1005845 AAMLO PRESERVATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN COLLECTIONS & UPDATES

The City of Oakland Public Works Department is requesting bids on comprehensive historic preservation and modernization work at the African American Museum and Library Organization (AAMLO) located at 659 14th Street, Oakland, California, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a voluntary pre-bid meeting on October 5, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. This project carries mandatory local-business set-asides: Oakland's Local and Small Local Business Enterprise Program requires 37% minimum participation (18.5% LBE and 18.5% SLBE), with a 30% minimum self-performance requirement excluding specialty items.

Scope encompasses historic preservation of 77 wood windows with repair or full in-kind replacement per assigned criteria; exterior masonry work including cleaning, repointing, crack repair, and selective replacement of brick, terra cotta, and granite cladding; repair and weatherproofing of entry doors; replacement of decorative exterior frieze and restoration of cultural murals; full built-up roofing removal and replacement with rigid insulation and new sheet metal flashing; interior finishes (carpet, hardwood, engineered wood, linoleum, luxury vinyl tile, and painting); selective interior demolition and partition work; rooftop HVAC replacement with controls; full interior lighting retrofit with LED fixtures and lighting controls; electrical branch wiring and power upgrades; plumbing and fire protection system updates; and site demolition with storm drainage improvements.

The engineer's estimate is $5.67 million. Award is based on lowest lump-sum base bid plus bid alternates #2 and #6. Contract duration is 391 working days with liquidated damages of $1,500 per calendar day. A California Class A or B contractor license is required; 10% bid security and 100% payment and performance bonds are mandated. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements, DIR contractor registration, 50% local employment, and 15% apprenticeship policies. A voluntary site visit is scheduled October 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Questions are due October 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bids are submitted via the City's iSupplier system or by mail or hand delivery to the City Clerk.