Roofing Insulation Replacement, Orange County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a roofing insulation replacement project at the Brea Maintenance Station in Orange County. The solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to remove and legally dispose of existing roofing insulation and install approximately 2,300 square feet of fiberglass batt insulation with an R-30 thermal resistance rating at 13571 Central Avenue, Brea, CA 92821. Work must be performed during normal business hours (Monday-Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.), excluding State holidays, and completed on a section-by-section basis to maintain facility operations. Written questions are due by January 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with bids due January 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. and bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day. Contractors must possess a current C-2 Insulation and Acoustical Contractor license or Class B General Building Contractor license with C-2 endorsement, maintain Department of Industrial Relations registration, and provide proof of insurance.

The contract includes specific set-aside requirements, mandating a minimum three percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation and encouraging a 25 percent Small Business (SB) participation goal. A Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount is required for bids exceeding $25,000. The total bid amount must not exceed $461,000, with payment structured as a lump sum in arrears upon work completion and acceptance by the Caltrans Contract Manager. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements and California Labor Code provisions, including certified payroll submission. The proposed award date is estimated for February 10, 2026, with project commencement on February 2, 2026, and contract expiration on March 1, 2027. State Fire Marshal approval and manufacturer certification are required before work begins, and the contract includes provisions for termination with potential liquidated damages of $500 for administrative costs if the contractor fails to commence work within five working days of notification.