Replacement of Awnings at the Schoolhouse Garage

The City of Pasadena is seeking qualified contractors for the Replacement of Awnings at the Schoolhouse Garage, a procurement opportunity located at 33 E Green St. The project requires replacing 17 awnings across ground floor retail units on Fair Oaks Ave, Raymond Ave, and Green St, with specific requirements including 100% Sunbrella Acrylic Shade fabric in Persian Green, black-painted frames, and 7" Garamond Type Face 3 white lettering on removable panels. Contractors must provide fabric samples and lettering proofs for City approval before installation. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 7, 2024, at 11:00am, with electronic bid submissions due through the City's eProcurement Portal by 2:00 pm on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. The contract will be valid for one year from execution, with no optional extension periods. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements, living wage ordinance, California Department of Industrial Relations registration, and various city requirements including equal employment opportunity and construction waste management ordinances. Evaluation will likely focus on technical capabilities, compliance with specifications, and overall project approach.

The procurement appears open to all qualified contractors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documents. Bidders must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov, and failure to include this identifier may result in a non-responsive bid. Contractors must provide a Subcontractor Listing form and comply with disclosure of lobbying activities if applicable. The project requires comprehensive documentation, including a Relevant Experience Form demonstrating previous similar work, and compliance with federal and state regulations. While no specific budget range is detailed, contractors must be prepared to provide performance and labor bonds, maintain specific insurance policies, and adhere to strict contractual terms. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and is not liable for bid preparation costs. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate technical proficiency, financial stability, and the ability to meet the precise specifications for awning replacement at the Schoolhouse Garage.