P2699001-structural repairs

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. P2699001 to procure structural repair services for the Pine Creek Fish Trap facility located at Lake View Drive in Susanville, Lassen County, California. The scope of work requires contractors to provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, permits, and taxes necessary to perform comprehensive structural repairs to the fish trap and miscellaneous related work, with project completion required within 100 working days following the official Notice of Start Date. Eligible bidders must hold either a General Engineering Contractor (License A) or General Building Contractor (License B) license issued by the California Contractors State License Board and must attend a mandatory pre-bid job walk scheduled for June 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Sealed bids are due on June 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with award notification expected on June 30, 2026, and construction start anticipated in September 2026. The contract term extends from Department of General Services approval through December 31, 2027. Evaluation criteria include compliance with all prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code Sections 1770 and 1774, Department of Industrial Relations registration for all contractors and subcontractors, submission of required certifications and bonding documentation, and adherence to California Building Code (2025 edition) and OSHA regulations. All bids of $5,000 or over must include bidder's security in the form of a 10 percent cashier's check, certified check, or surety bond, and contractors awarded the contract must provide Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract sum.

This procurement includes mandatory set-asides and preferences for disadvantaged enterprises and small businesses, specifically requiring a minimum 3 percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, with failure to meet this requirement rendering bids non-responsive; an incentive is available for bidders exceeding the 3 percent threshold. Additionally, a 5 percent Small Business Preference is available to properly certified small businesses that submit proof of certification with their bid proposals, and contractors meeting 25 percent small business subcontractor participation goals are eligible for an additional 5 percent preference. All contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations, as mandated by Senate Bill 854 for public works projects exceeding $25,000. The contract requires contractors to maintain a competent superintendent on-site, comply with prevailing wage rates for Lassen County workers, maintain certified payroll records, and employ registered apprentices according to applicable ratio requirements. The estimated project cost is $270,000, with the maximum contract amount to be finalized upon award. Liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day apply for project delays beyond the contract timeline, and contractors must provide a one-year guarantee on all completed work.