Vault Door Lock Replacement - Long Beach

The California Military Department has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Vault Door Lock Replacement project at the Long Beach (Redondo) Armory located at 2200 Redondo Avenue in Long Beach. The contract requires the replacement of combination dials and locking devices for existing GSA vault doors, with the contractor responsible for providing all necessary labor, equipment, materials, permits, and fees. Prospective bidders must possess a type C-28 Lock and Security Equipment Contractor license and GSA Certification DoD Lock Program. A mandatory site visit must be scheduled by contacting SSG Hernandez, Javier and CPT Hernandez, Andrew prior to bidding. Key deadlines include a Q&A end date of November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM and a bid opening on November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Bid submissions must be emailed to PWC@cmd.ca.gov with the specific subject line BID FOR EVENT# 37158 - DO NOT OPEN. The contract evaluation will focus on the lowest responsive bid from a qualified, responsible bidder, with a contract period of 180 calendar days from the job start meeting date.

The procurement includes provisions for Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran's Business Enterprise (DVBE) preferences, offering up to 5 percent preference for each certified entity with a combined maximum value of $100,000. The prime contractor must self-perform at least 20 percent of the total work. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond of at least 10 percent of the bid amount, with performance and payment bonds of 100 percent required if the contract exceeds specified thresholds. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and statutory Workers' Compensation coverage. The contract is subject to the Buy Clean California Act requirements and prevailing wage laws. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive bonding and insurance requirements suggest a significant project scope. Progress payments may be available at the Contracting Officer's discretion, not to exceed 95 percent of completed work value.