Civic Plaza Building Exterior Painting Project

The City of Watsonville is soliciting bids for the exterior painting of the Civic Plaza Building located at 275 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076, under solicitation number 20260715025, with proposals due by August 11, 2026. The scope of work includes full exterior painting of all walls, trim, under-eaves, gutters, downspouts, metal stairs, a trash enclosure, and enclosures for a transformer and standby generator, along with surface preparation and stucco repair totaling 300 square feet. A waterproof, mold-resistant paint system requiring both prime and finish coats must be applied across approximately 14,000 square feet of surface area. The tile mosaic art installation on the adjacent parking garage is explicitly excluded. Contractors are responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision, ensuring public safety, managing traffic control as needed, minimizing disruption to building occupants, and complying with pollution control regulations throughout the project. The work must adhere to Caltrans Standard Specifications, City of Watsonville Public Improvement Standards, and California Test Methods, with special provisions taking precedence over conflicting standards. All materials must be new and installed in a workmanlike manner, and samples or test reports must be submitted and approved prior to use. The estimated contract value is $300,000, based on the engineer’s pre-bid cost projection, with no unit prices or extended totals provided in the pricing table. The contract is expected to follow a firm fixed-price structure. Contractors must submit a detailed progress schedule using either a Bar Chart or Critical Path Method, with updates throughout performance and a final as-built schedule due within 30 days of completion. Inspection and acceptance are contingent upon written determination by the Public Works/Utilities Director based on the Engineer’s recommendation, with the contractor bearing full risk until formal acceptance. Materials must be stored in dry areas, protected from freezing and temperatures exceeding 110°F, and transported in vehicles displaying legible identification marks. Bidders must hold a valid California Contractor’s License, DIR registration, City of Watsonville business license, and Federal Tax ID, and be in compliance with workers’ compensation laws. Bid submissions must be made electronically through the OpenGov Procurement portal, with paper submissions permitted only if received by the deadline. Contractors must disclose any subcontractors performing work exceeding $10,000 or 0.5% of the total bid, and