P2430005 - New Fish Crowder Electrical Festoon System

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to procure the furnishing and installation of a new fish crowder electrical festoon system at the Warm Springs Hatchery in Sonoma County, California. The scope of work requires the successful contractor to provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, incidentals, permits, and taxes necessary to complete the installation. Key requirements include a C-10 electrical contractor's license, submittal of a work schedule and product submittals for approval, and adherence to specified building codes and regulations. The contract term is from the CDFW approval date through December 31, 2024, with construction to be completed within 60 working days of the notice to proceed. The bid is due on May 29, 2024, and a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for May 23, 2024.

This contract opportunity includes a mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets the DVBE participation goal. The estimated cost of the project is $32,185, with $10,000 set aside for contingencies as determined by the CDFW contract manager. The contractor will be required to provide payment and performance bonds, as well as maintain specified insurance coverage. Payments will be made based on the contractor's approved invoices, with 5% retention held until 30 days after final acceptance of the work.