S24BS034 "Carpet, Vinyl Composition Tile, and Electrostatic Discharge removal and installation at DIR's office location in San Francisco, California. "

The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. S24BS034 for a comprehensive flooring replacement project at its San Francisco office located at 455 Golden Gate Avenue, covering the 9th and 10th floors. The procurement involves removing and replacing approximately 52,691 square feet of existing carpeting, vinyl composition tile (VCT), and electrostatic discharge (ESD) flooring in multiple office suites. Specific flooring materials include Interface carpet in Driftwood Leyland color, Armstrong VCT in Raffia Stream with Diamond 10 Technology, and Forbo ESD flooring for IT rooms. Bidders must possess either an A-General Engineering Contractor or C-15 Flooring and Floor Covering Contractor license and must attend a mandatory site inspection on April 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM to be eligible to submit a bid. Electronic bids are due by May 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with an anticipated contract start date of June 15, 2025, and a total contract duration of six months. Work must be performed outside normal business hours between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM, with contractors responsible for handling modular furniture and office equipment during installation.

The contract includes provisions for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation incentives and allows for potential additional unforeseen materials up to $15,000. The project budget is set at $600,000, with bids exceeding this amount potentially being deemed non-responsive. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements and provide a payment bond. The procurement is open to qualified contractors who can demonstrate expertise in commercial flooring installation, with specific requirements for handling IT room ESD flooring and managing complex office renovation environments. Five flooring and contract businesses were present at the mandatory site inspection, including HLM, G+G Carpet, Pro Spectra Contract Flooring, Continental Flooring, and Apogey Flooring, indicating potential competitive interest. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including active licensing, references, and various certifications. The project encompasses work across jurisdictions including San Francisco County and San Francisco City, with strict adherence to state contracting regulations and civil rights laws.