Community Civic Campus: Phase III Fire Station 63

The City of South San Francisco is soliciting prequalified contractors for the demolition of an existing structure and the new construction of Fire Station No. 63, a 10,152 square foot facility located at 71 Camaritas Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080. The new building will feature a single-story, three-truck apparatus bay coupled with a two-story wing containing office spaces, support areas, and living accommodations for a six-person crew. The scope encompasses hazardous materials abatement, a nine-vehicle surface parking lot, circular emergency vehicle access, landscaping, and full integration of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, and emergency power systems. The project, part of the Community Civic Campus Phase III initiative, carries an estimated construction cost of $23 million to $24.15 million, with the upper limit reflecting a recommended 5% bonding buffer. Contract award will follow a prequalification process that evaluates contractor capability based on performance history, financial stability, safety compliance, and legal responsibility rather than price, as cost proposals are not part of the initial submission. Contractors must meet stringent prequalification criteria including a valid California contractor’s license, a minimum gross revenue of $200 million in the prior fiscal year, and $5 million in general liability and automobile insurance coverage. Compliance with California labor laws, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and apprenticeship program sponsorship, is mandatory. Firms must provide audited financial statements, a notarized surety statement confirming bonding capacity, and documentation of insurance continuity. Affirmative responses to questions regarding criminal convictions, OSHA or EPA violations, claim history, or past bond denials require detailed written explanations and supporting documentation, all submitted via a structured prequalification packet in PDF or printed format. Electronic submissions must be sent to designated city and construction manager contacts by the July 29, 2026 deadline, with a hard copy of financial statements delivered separately in a sealed envelope. The city will evaluate offers using a numeric scoring system covering ten key performance factors, including surety payment history, insurance lapses, safety violations, and criminal conduct, where negative scores may disqualify applicants. No contract type, invoicing method, or government contracting officer contacts are specified beyond the procurement and project management points of contact, indicating the process is governed by local public works regulations rather than federal acquisition standards.