Fire Station 73 New Apparatus Bay and Gym

The City of Temecula Department of Public Works is soliciting bids for the construction of a new 897 square foot gym and a 2,217 square foot apparatus bay and shop/storage building at Fire Station 73 in Temecula, California. The project scope encompasses all labor, materials, and equipment for the buildings, including plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems, as well as accessibility improvements. Exterior work includes a concrete parking lot, storm drainpipe, lighting, a trash enclosure, and landscaping with irrigation. A critical technical requirement is the implementation of soil improvement using stone columns or an approved equivalent based on geotechnical recommendations. The estimated contract value is 4,035,000 dollars, and the performance period is 180 working days following the Notice to Proceed. Bids must be submitted electronically via the PlanetBids portal by August 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with physical bid security delivered to the City Clerk. The contractor is required to provide a detailed construction schedule and submit key personnel assignments within 15 calendar days of starting work. Quality assurance is managed through a rigorous inspection process at both the origin and project site, adhering to ASTM, NFPA, and OSHA standards. Payment is processed using AIA G702 and G703 forms, requiring notarized applications and lien waivers. All technical submittals, including product substitutions and shop drawings, must be provided in PDF format through the designated project management system.