CLADDING REPLACEMENT AT FIRE STATION 3

The City of Hemet is soliciting bids for the removal and replacement of front wood cladding at Fire Station 3, located at 4110 W. Devonshire Avenue, Hemet, California. The project requires a qualified contractor to provide all labor, equipment, and materials to remove existing cladding, inspect and repair damaged or rotted framing, and install new weather-resistant building paper and wire lath. The final phase involves applying a two-coat stucco system with a white finish to match adjacent surfaces, followed by the protection of building elements, restoration of disturbed areas, and complete debris removal. Work must commence within ten business days of the purchase order and be completed within twenty-four calendar days, with liquidated damages of 500 dollars per calendar day for delays. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on their ability, capacity, and record of performance. Bidders must be licensed by the State of California, registered with the Department of Industrial Relations, and hold a valid City of Hemet business license. Compliance with the California Public Contract Code, the Levine Act, and prevailing wage laws is mandatory. Required submissions include a bid bond of 10 percent of the bid amount, with performance and payment bonds of 100 percent required upon award. Bids must be submitted electronically via the PlanetBids portal by July 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM.