P2460023 - Siding Repairs and Exterior Painting - Baldwin Lake Office

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a licensed contractor to perform siding repairs and exterior painting at the Baldwin Lake Office located in the Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve within San Bernardino County. The procurement, identified as IFB P2460023, requires a qualified contractor to replace existing wood siding with new fiber cement composite siding on a 1,600 sq. ft. office building, including potential sheathing and house wrap repairs. Contractors must possess either an A-General Engineering or B-General Building contractor's license, and must have or subcontract with a professional holding a Lead-Related Certification from the Department of Public Health's Childhood Poisoning Prevention Branch. A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for March 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with sealed bids due by April 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The proposed contract award date is April 11, 2025, with a contract term running from DGS approval through June 30, 2025, and construction to be completed within 30 working days of the official "Notice to Start Date."

The procurement includes specific set-aside and participation requirements for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), with a mandatory 3% DVBE participation requirement and potential incentives ranging from 3-5% based on participation levels. A Small Business preference of 5% is available for qualified bidders, capped at $50,000. The estimated project cost is $81,500, with potential contingency amounts ranging from 0-10%. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations for contracts over $25,000. Bid security of 10% is required for bids over $5,000, and the contract includes provisions for a 5% retention held for 30 days after completion. Required bonds include a Payment Bond for contracts over $25,000 and a Performance Bond for contracts over $10,000, with insurance requirements including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers Compensation coverage.