Roof Replacement and Minor Building Touch-Up and Repairs in Humboldt County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 01A6615 for roof replacement and minor building touch-up and repair services at the Caltrans Fortuna Maintenance Station located at 1924 Smith Lane, Fortuna, California, within Humboldt County. The scope of work includes removal and disposal of existing roofing materials, repair of rotted roof beams on the South Barn, installation of a 4,200 square-foot Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) induction-adhered roofing system, replacement of siding on the west and east sides of the South Barn (approximately 500 square feet), replacement of rain gutters and downspouts, interior and exterior painting, and replacement of restroom flooring and fixtures including partitions, toilets, sinks, and dispensers. Contractors must possess a Class B-General Building Contractor license issued by the Contractors State License Board, current Department of Industrial Relations registration, and comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and workers' compensation coverage. The mandatory site inspection is scheduled for April 14, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., with written questions due by April 21, 2026; bids are due April 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day. The estimated award date is May 8, 2026, with contract commencement June 1, 2026, and expiration February 28, 2027, and work must be performed during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. Pricing must be submitted on a lump-sum basis for major line items and an hourly rate for unforeseen labor at up to 80 hours, with the total bid proposal not to exceed $484,000.00.

A five percent Small Business (SB) preference applies for certified SBs, Micro Businesses (MBs), or SBs for the purpose of Public Works (SB-PW), or contractors committing to subcontract at least 25 percent of their net bid price to certified SBs or MBs. Additionally, a separate Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive applies, offering up to five percent incentive based on verified DVBE participation levels ranging from 0.1 percent to 5 percent or more. State General Prevailing Wage Rates apply to Humboldt County, and prevailing wage requirements apply because the estimated contract amount exceeds $15,000. Payment bonds are required if the bid exceeds $25,000, with the bond due prior to work commencement. All required documents must be submitted with the bid, including a Non-Collusion Declaration for Public Works, California Civil Rights Laws Certification, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and certification regarding GenAI technology use if applicable. The estimated contract value is $484,000.00, representing the maximum allowable bid amount for this procurement.