P1599047 - Water Efficient Fixture Replacement

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a contractor to replace water efficient fixtures at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve in Monterey County through Invitation for Bid (IFB) P1599047. The project requires providing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals necessary to replace existing plumbing fixtures across multiple buildings, including 11 floor-mounted toilets, 6 toilets with actuators, 32 faucets, 9 shower heads, and 1 urinal. Qualified contractors must possess either an A, B, or C-36 license and be prepared to complete the work within 40 working days from the Notice to Proceed, with an estimated start date of July 5, 2016. Bid evaluation will be based on a comprehensive formula considering inspection rates, billable labor rates for different fixture types, and material markup percentages. The bid documents were available starting April 7, 2016, with bids due on April 27, 2016, at 2:00 PM. Contractors must submit a 10% bid bond and comply with California prevailing wage requirements, with the lowest responsive bidder determined using the provided evaluation formula.

The procurement includes a mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, with potential participation incentives ranging from 3-5%. Contractors must submit various certifications, including those for drug-free workplace, non-collusion, Darfur Contracting Act compliance, and Surface Mining and Reclamation Act declarations. The estimated project cost is $25,000, with the contract including a 10% contingency and allowing material markups not exceeding 20% on supplied materials and subcontractor work. For contracts exceeding $25,000, payment bonds are required, and for those over $10,000, performance bonds are necessary. Liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day will be applied for project delays. Electronic certified payroll records must be submitted directly to the Labor Commissioner, and contractors must adhere to all prevailing wage requirements. In the event of tied bids, a coin toss will be used to determine the winning contractor.