Orange Coast District Shade Canopies (C1546040)

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Orange Coast District is soliciting bids for a public works project to install shade canopies at San Clemente State Park, located in Orange County. The contract (C1546040) involves constructing shade sails covering approximately a 90'x50' area between the lifeguard and ranger buildings, requiring 8 footing poles to be installed into asphalt at approximately 10' deep with 2' square concrete footprints. A mandatory pre-bid job walk was scheduled for April 14, 2016, at 2:30 PM, with sealed bids originally due on April 19, 2016, at 3:00 PM, though an addendum later extended the bid date to April 26, 2016, at 1:00 PM. Bidders must possess either a Class A or Class B contractor's license and complete the project within 30 calendar days, including 10 days for contractor mobilization. The project's estimated value is $140,000, and contractors must provide comprehensive documentation including bid forms, non-collusion affidavits, and compliance with various state contracting regulations.

The procurement includes specific set-aside provisions, mandating a 6% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement with additional incentives for exceeding this threshold. Small businesses may receive a 5% bid preference, and non-certified small businesses can qualify by subcontracting at least 25% to certified small businesses. Contractors must provide payment and performance bonds for 100% of the contract amount if exceeding $5,000, and demonstrate minimum insurance coverage, including $1 million in general liability, $3 million in professional liability, and $5 million in umbrella coverage. Five percent retention will be withheld from progress payments. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including the Public Works Bid Form, DVBE documentation, Small Business Preference form, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and Contractor's Certification Clauses. All documents must be signed in wet ink and submitted in a sealed envelope according to specified formatting requirements.