P1599041 - Water Efficient Fixture Replacement @ Darrah Spring FH

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is soliciting bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) P1599041, a water efficient fixture replacement project at Darrah Springs Fish Hatchery located in Tehama County. The procurement requires a contractor to provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals necessary to replace existing plumbing fixtures with water-efficient alternatives across 12 residences, an office, hatchery building, and public restrooms. Specific replacement requirements include removing and installing 16 floor-mounted toilets, 3 toilets with actuators, 39 faucets, and 18 shower heads. Qualified contractors must possess either an A, B, or C-36 license and submit comprehensive bid documentation including 14 required attachments. The project has a strict timeline, with bids due on April 13, 2016 at 2:00 PM, a proposed award date of June 14, 2016, and a required completion within 40 working days from the Notice to Proceed. Bid evaluation will consider inspection rates, labor rates per fixture type, materials allowance, and markup percentages, with contractors required to submit a 10% bid bond.

The contract includes a mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, with potential incentives ranging from 3-5% based on DVBE participation levels. All subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and Contractors State License Board. Contractors are required to provide payment and performance bonds for 100% of the contract amount and comply with prevailing wage requirements. The estimated project cost is $32,000, with a contingency of up to 10% of the total bid amount. Bidders must include markup percentages for materials (not to exceed 20%) and subcontractor work (not to exceed 20%). Travel time and expenditures cannot be billed separately and must be incorporated into inspection rates or billable labor rates. The project will be subject to monitoring by the Department of Industrial Relations, ensuring compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements.