Student Health Center Fire Door Operator Replacement

Sonoma State University is seeking qualified contractors to execute Project No. 3030733, a Student Health Center Fire Door Operator Replacement project. The procurement involves retrofitting six existing fire doors with new auto-test "FS" counter fire door motor operators, specifically Cookson model FDO-RM FS-31EP 115V single phase retrofit units. Work will be performed at 1801 East Cotati Avenue during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), with after-hours and weekend work requiring prior written approval. The project requires contractors to have either a Class C61 or D28 license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations for public works projects. A non-mandatory pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for May 4, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in Conference Room A of the Administration and Finance building, with bid submissions due on May 12, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in Contracts & Procurement, Salazar Hall Room 2051. The construction estimate is $35,000, with a project completion time of 38 calendar days from the construction start date.

The contract includes a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, with additional incentives ranging from 1-3% for participation levels between 4-6%. Contractors must provide 10% bid security and maintain comprehensive general liability coverage of $2,000,000 aggregate and $1,000,000 per occurrence, along with business automobile liability coverage of $1,000,000 per accident. The project also offers a 5% small business preference for qualified bidders or those subcontracting 25% to small businesses. Liquidated damages are set at $200 per calendar day for project delays. The university will use Slembrouck-Many Corp. for fire alarm services, with Curtis Dupris providing specific fire alarm tie-in work. Prior to construction, the area will be tested for lead and asbestos, and the contractor must obtain all necessary permits and licenses. The prime contractor will be required to complete a DVBE Subcontracting Report within 60 days of receiving final payment.