26-30612-000 - West Perimeter Bridge

The California Department of State Hospitals is soliciting bids for the replacement of the West Perimeter Vehicle Bridge at DSH Patton in San Bernardino County. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary materials, equipment, and labor to execute the demolition of the existing bridge and associated site elements, the installation of a new vehicle bridge, and the construction of ADA-compliant warning curbs. Additional scope includes the removal and relocation of water lines, reconstruction of pavement and approach transitions to meet proposed grades, and general site work such as earthwork, grading, and erosion control. The project must be completed within 365 calendar days from the notice to proceed and must comply with the 2022 California Building Standards and Buy Clean California reporting requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder who attended the mandatory bidder's conference and submitted a compliant bid form. Bidders must provide performance and payment bonds totaling 100 percent of the contract price and adhere to August 2026 DIR prevailing wage rates. Special requirements include obtaining security clearance for all personnel and providing 72 hours advance notice for utility shutdowns, which are limited to four hours. Evaluation factors include bidder responsibility, compliance with bid requirements, and potential participation in the Disabled Veterans Business Enterprises program. Payment will be made via progress payments according to Public Contract Code Sections 10261 and 10261.5, following review by the State Construction Supervisor.