9TSC0107-Parkfield Fire Station Replacement

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is soliciting bids for the construction of a new fire station in Monterey County under solicitation number 9TSC0107, with a projected contract value between $15.5 million and $18 million. The project requires the prime bidder to construct a four-bedroom, two-bay fire station along with accompanying structures including a storage building, pump building, and vehicle wash building, as well as site improvements such as a ground-mounted photovoltaic system, water storage tanks, and a fuel vault with dispensing system. Only contractors holding an active General Building Contractor license from the California Contractors State License Board are eligible to bid, and the prime bidder must self-perform at least 30% of the total work; any work outside their licensing scope must be performed by licensed subcontractors whose credentials remain valid throughout the project. All bidders are required to access the full Invitation for Bid via Cal eProcure and attend a mandatory site visit scheduled for June 16, 2025. Bids must be submitted by August 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., followed by a virtual bid opening at 3:00 p.m. on the same day. The state requires compliance with the California Building Code, ASTM standards for testing and finishes, AWS welding standards, NFPA codes for fire safety and egress, and ASME A13.1 for pipe marking, with all inspections and testing conducted on-site and resulting in certified documentation. Submittals must include detailed warranties in the State’s name, a one-year guarantee covering workmanship and materials, and adherence to strict packaging, labeling, and storage requirements for materials. The contract mandates 100% performance and payment bonds, specific insurance coverage including builders risk, and a 3% participation goal for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Offerors claiming small business or DVBE incentives must submit supporting certifications and subcontractor lists within 48 hours of bid submission, with non-compliance voiding any preference claims. While formal FAR clauses are not applicable, the contract incorporates California-specific provisions on nondiscrimination, child support compliance, change orders, and substitution of materials. No contract type is explicitly stated, but the use of bonds, payment applications, and change orders indicates a fixed-price construction agreement. The award basis, evaluation factors, and specific delivery timeline are not detailed, and no formal point of delivery address is provided beyond the project site.