P1599050 - Water Efficient Fixture Replacement

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking a contractor to perform water efficient fixture replacement at Crystal Lake Hatchery in Shasta County through Invitation for Bid (IFB) P1599050. The project requires the contractor to provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, and equipment to remove and replace existing plumbing fixtures with water-efficient alternatives across multiple facilities, including 7 residences, 1 office, and 2 hatcheries. Specific replacement requirements include 9 floor-mounted toilets, 9 toilets with actuators, 24 faucets, 14 shower heads, and 1 urinal. Bidders must possess an A, B, or C-36 contractor license and submit a comprehensive bid package with 14 required attachments. The bid evaluation will be based on a formula considering inspection rates, billable labor rates for different fixture types, and material/subcontractor markup percentages. The bid opening is scheduled for May 3, 2016, at 2:00 PM, with a contract term of 40 working days from the Notice to Proceed. Contractors must submit a bid bond for 10% of their total bid amount and comply with prevailing wage requirements for Shasta County.

The procurement includes a mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, with potential incentives for higher participation levels. Contractors exceeding $25,000 in contract value must provide payment bonds, and those exceeding $10,000 must provide performance bonds. The project is subject to monitoring by the Department of Industrial Relations, and contractors must verify their DIR registration numbers. The estimated project cost is $24,000.00, with a potential 10% contingency allowance. Travel expenses must be incorporated into inspection and labor rates, and the contract will utilize a specific payment structure based on inspected work, billable labor rates per fixture, and material costs with a markup not exceeding 20%. In the event of tie bids, a coin toss will determine the winning contractor. Successful bidders must demonstrate compliance with Surface Mining and Reclamation Act certifications if applicable and provide comprehensive documentation of contractor qualifications.