1644 DPH 451 Vanderbilt 1st Floor Buildout

San Bernardino County is soliciting lump sum bids for Project No. 10.10.1644, the DPH 451 Vanderbilt First Floor Buildout located in San Bernardino, California. The project involves tenant improvements to an existing suite, including the construction of new interior partitions, ceilings, and restrooms, as well as the installation of all necessary electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems. Fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems are designated as deferred design-build scope. The internal construction estimate for this project is 7,050,000 dollars, and the contract includes a 50,000 dollar allowance for unforeseen conditions. The bid opening is scheduled for August 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and the award will be granted to the responsible and responsive bidder providing the lowest base bid. The contractor must possess State specialty licenses for Mechanical (C-20), Electrical (C-10), and Plumbing (C-36) to be considered responsive. Required submissions include a non-collusion declaration, CARB compliance certification, and bid security equal to 10 percent of the base bid. Upon award, the contractor must provide payment and faithful performance bonds for 100 percent of the contract price, along with comprehensive general liability, automobile, and workers compensation insurance. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements and is funded through a combination of state and federal sources, including the Community Development Block Grant and Federal Head Start funds. Performance is subject to liquidated damages of 1,500 dollars per day for incomplete work, and final payment is capped at 95 percent of the contract sum until final completion and acceptance by the County.