P2430008 Eden Landing Ecological Reserve Gate Operator Replacement

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a contractor for the P2430008 Eden Landing Ecological Reserve Gate Operator Replacement project, which will be conducted across Alameda County, including Alameda City and El Paso De Robles. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) requiring a contractor to remove existing damaged gate operating systems and install new upgraded gate operators at the Congressman Pete Stark Ecological Reserve. Specific deliverables include installing two Maximum Controls Swing Gate Operators, a LiftMaster infrared unit, two monitored resistive standard edges, and associated wireless edge monitoring equipment. The project requires a contractor with a D-28 license for Doors, Gates, and Activating Devices, and all work must be completed within 25 working days following the official Notice of Start Date. Key procurement dates include an optional pre-bid walkthrough on December 11, 2024, at 9:00 AM, with final bids due on December 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The contract term runs from CDFW approval through March 31, 2025, with an estimated project cost of $16,261.00.

The procurement includes Small Business (5%) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preference programs, with a minimum 3% DVBE participation goal, though the DVBE requirement has been waived for this specific project. Bidders must submit a 10% bid security for bids over $5,000 and comply with prevailing wage requirements under Department of Industrial Relations regulations for public works projects exceeding $25,000. All bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to CDFW's Land and Facilities Engineering Branch in West Sacramento, with 17 required attachments including bid/bidder certification sheets, non-collusion declarations, and contractor certifications. The contractor will be required to maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1M commercial general liability, $1M automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory if the contract exceeds $10,000 and $25,000 respectively, and a 5% retention will be held for 30 days after project completion. Electronic certified payroll records must be submitted directly to the Labor Commissioner, ensuring comprehensive documentation and compliance with state labor regulations.