Restroom Remodel and Repair, Orange County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 12A2332 for a comprehensive restroom remodel and repair project at the District 12 Marine Way Maintenance Station in Irvine, Orange County. The procurement encompasses renovation of five distinct restroom areas, including men's and women's locker room restrooms, shower rooms, and smaller restrooms. Specific work includes flooring installation, wall tile replacement, fixture upgrades, LED lighting installation, plumbing modifications, painting, and ADA compliance improvements. An optional pre-bid site inspection is scheduled for December 31, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., with written questions due by 2:00 p.m. that same day. Bids are due January 8, 2026, by 2:00 p.m., with bid opening at 2:30 p.m., and the estimated award date is January 22, 2026. The contract is expected to commence February 2, 2026, and expire March 1, 2027, with work performed during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding State holidays).

Bidders must possess a valid California Contractors State License Board Class B General Building Contractor license and maintain current Department of Industrial Relations registration. The procurement includes specific set-aside requirements, mandating 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation and offering a DVBE Incentive Program. Small businesses (SB) or Micro Businesses (MB) certified by the Department of General Services may claim a 5% preference, or qualify for a non-SB preference by subcontracting at least 25% of the net bid price to certified small businesses. A Payment Bond equal to 100% of the contract amount is required for bids exceeding $25,000. The total bid proposal must not exceed $461,000.00, and the project is state-funded, subject to prevailing wage laws, labor code requirements, and organic waste recycling provisions under Senate Bill 1383. Caltrans will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder after verifying qualifications, licensing, and applicable incentives.