Specification 26-08, C51697 SFD Castaic O&M Center Roof Replacement

The California Department of Water Resources is requesting sealed bids for roof replacement at the Castaic Operation & Maintenance Center under Specification 26-08, Contract C51697, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., and a mandatory site inspection on August 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Bidders must hold a California Contractor's License Classification B & C22 or B with a C22 subcontractor. A 25 percent Small Business Enterprise participation goal applies, with a 5 percent bid preference available to small business contractors meeting specific requirements and a 3 percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive available (maximum $100,000 combined incentive cap).

The scope covers removal and disposal of existing roofing systems on four buildings—Administration and Control, Plant Maintenance, Civil Maintenance, and Warehouse—at 31849 Lake Hughes Road, Castaic, including abatement of lead-containing paint and asbestos-containing materials. The work includes installation of new SBS modified bituminous roofing systems over tapered rigid insulation, replacement of skylights and roof hatches, installation of ladders and guardrails, replacement of selected exterior wall panels, and installation of roof vents and associated flashing. The project must comply with the 2025 California Building Code and applicable NFPA standards. Work is subject to prevailing wage rates and Department of Industrial Relations registration requirements for all contractors and subcontractors.

The estimated cost range is $3.5 million to $4 million. Contract completion is required by November 30, 2026 for Administration and Control and Plant Maintenance buildings, and April 30, 2027 for Civil Maintenance and Warehouse buildings, with liquidated damages of $2,500 per day and $2,000 per day respectively. Bid security of 10 percent is required, along with performance and payment bonds each equal to the total bid amount. Work must begin within seven days of receiving Notice to Begin Work.

Questions are due August 14, 2026 (five days before bid opening). Safety prequalification questionnaires are due August 14, 2026. The public bid opening will be conducted live and via Microsoft Teams webinar at the Pearblossom Project Headquarters, 34534 116th Street East, Pearblossom, California. Award will be made within 30 days to the lowest responsible bidder. Prospective bidders must register at doe_specs@water.ca.gov and email the same address to attend the mandatory site inspection.