Santa Cruz Downtown Library Tenant Improvements
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- ED-0328
- State
- California
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- Point of contact
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- Brian Borguno bborguno@santacruzca.gov (831) 420-5316
Opportunity details come from constructionbidsource.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The City of Santa Cruz is requesting bids on tenant improvements for the Downtown Library under an Invitation for Bids restricted to prequalified contractors, with bids due November 19, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 1, 2026. Eligibility is limited to nine contractors prequalified through RFQ #ED-2026-01: Bobo Construction Inc., Bogard Construction Inc., Dilbeck & Sons Inc., Echelcon Inc., Gonsalves & Stronck Construction Company Inc., Lathrop Construction Associates Inc., Rodan Builder's Inc., SC Builders Inc., and Swinerton Builders.
The scope encompasses full mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and low-voltage systems installation within the tenant space, including HVAC distribution, domestic water and sanitary routing, lighting and power distribution, sprinkler and fire alarm modifications, and telecommunications, audiovisual, and security systems. Architectural work includes interior partitions, glazing, ceilings, finishes, casework, and cantilevered metal library shelving; interior and exterior signage; main and mezzanine stairs; and roof deck elements with decking, pedestals, soffits, lighting, and planting areas.
The contract term is 300 working days from award notification, with a contract award date anticipated for January 19, 2027. Bidders must submit pricing as firm-fixed and provide three client references demonstrating relevant experience within the past five years. A 10 percent bid security is required at submission. Performance bonds must equal 100 percent of contract price; payment bonds are 50 percent for contracts not exceeding $1 million, 40 percent for $1 million to $5 million, or $2.5 million for contracts exceeding $5 million. Liquidated damages are set at $13,200 per day for failure to perform within specified time limits. All contractors must register with the California Department of Industrial Relations and maintain active registration throughout the project. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage and living wage ordinances. Questions are due October 30, 2026, with responses issued by November 6, 2026.
Opportunity text
The Project to be performed consists of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation required to complete the Project, with a scope of work to generally include, but is not limited to, the following (the Work). The tenant improvements include construction and installation of building systems, architectural elements, and specialized library components required for operation of the public library. The scope generally includes mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and low-voltage systems serving the tenant area, as well as interior partitions, glazing, ceilings, railings, finishes, millwork, and metalwork and minor structural work for new interior stairs . Mechanical work includes installation of HVAC distribution and associated equipment serving the tenant spaces. Plumbing work extension of shell and core infrastructure and includes fixtures and routing of domestic water and sanitary systems within the tenant area. Electrical work includes lighting, power distribution, and associated branch circuitry. Fire protection work includes modifications and extensions to the buildings sprinkler and fire alarm systems. Low-voltage systems include new telecommunications (tele/data), audiovisual, and security systems to support the function of the new downtown library. Architectural work includes interior build-out elements such as interior partitions, glazing systems, ceilings, interior finishes, casework, and cantilevered metal library shelving. Additional scope includes interior and exterior library signage, main and mezzanine stairs, and roof deck elements including decking, pedestals, soffits, lighting, electrical, and planting areas
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Bid Notice.pdf |
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