West Perimeter Bridge

The California Department of State Hospitals is requesting bids for replacement of the West Perimeter Vehicle Bridge at DSH Patton in San Bernardino County under IFB 26-30612-000 (Project P24-00061), with bids due October 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM. A mandatory bidder's conference is scheduled for September 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the site (3102 E. Highland Avenue, Patton, CA 92369), and attendance is required for all prime bidders.

DVBE participation is mandatory at a minimum of three percent of the contract value, with incentives available up to five percent if participation exceeds the minimum. A five percent small business preference applies to certified small businesses or non-small businesses committing to subcontract at least 25 percent of the net bid price to small business subcontractors.

The scope encompasses demolition and removal of the existing bridge structure and associated site elements; installation of a new vehicle bridge; construction of ADA-compliant warning curbs per contract drawings; removal and relocation or protection of existing water lines as required; and reconstruction of pavement and approach transitions on both sides to achieve proposed grades. All necessary materials, supplies, tools, equipment, transportation, licenses, permits, prevailing wages, insurance, bonds, and labor are contractor-furnished.

The contractor's state license classification must be B-General Building Contractor, or C-16 Fire Protection if fire protection work is performed. Prevailing wage requirements apply as determined by the Department of Industrial Relations; all contractors and subcontractors must be registered with DIR and are subject to labor compliance monitoring and enforcement.

Bids must be submitted on a lump sum basis with bidder's security equal to ten percent of the total bid amount (bond, cashier's check, certified check, or cash). Performance and payment bonds, each at 100 percent of the contract price, are required upon award. Questions are due October 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM, with responses posted by October 12, 2026. Public bid opening occurs October 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Contract award is anticipated within 60 calendar days of the bid date. Bidding documents are available through the Cal eProcure website.