1CA07840 Sulphur Springs Road Improvement in Soquel Demonstration State Forest **Small Business Bidders ONLY**

The contract involves road improvement work on Sulphur Springs Road within the Soquel Demonstration State Forest (SDSF) to enhance roadway safety and maintain reliable access for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). The contractor is responsible for providing all materials, labor, equipment, excavation, hauling, grading, permits, transportation, and associated fees necessary to complete the project. Specific activities include road reshaping, culvert installation, rock spreading, compaction, dust control through watering, and maintaining clear helipad areas, following strict adherence to CAL FIRE, SDSF, and State of California safety, environmental, and operational standards. The contract period runs from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2028, and the work locations include Sulphur Springs Road, Sulphur Flat Road, and surrounding SDSF sites. This solicitation is open exclusively to California Certified Small Businesses, requiring certification documentation for bid eligibility. The contract structure aligns with a firm-fixed-price arrangement, though pricing details are not specified, indicating this is a solicitation phase. Key contract provisions include a required 100% payment bond for contracts exceeding $25,000, compliance with labor codes such as contractor registration with the Department of Industrial Relations, mandatory use of weed-free materials, and immediate suspension of work if asbestos is detected, with subsequent abatement by certified contractors. The contractor must indemnify CAL FIRE against claims related to their operations, comply with anti-Russia sanctions, and adhere to force majeure and budget contingency clauses. Inspection and acceptance are conducted on-site, with the contractor responsible for correcting deficiencies at no cost until formal written acceptance by the State. Submission requirements mandate inclusion of several exhibits and attachments, certifications, and completion of relevant forms; proposals must be submitted in PDF by the May 12, 2026 deadline, with administrative coordination conducted through CAL FIRE's designated contract analyst.