Fire Station No. 2 Reconstruction Project

The City of Costa Mesa is soliciting sealed bids for the Fire Station No. 2 Reconstruction Project, located at 800 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, California. This public works construction project involves the demolition of the existing facility and the construction of a new 9,445 square foot fire station designed to achieve LEED Gold certification. The scope of work includes general construction, site improvements, precise grading, and the removal of underground storage tanks. Bidders must provide a lump sum base bid and are required to submit their proposals electronically via the PlanetBids portal by September 23, 2026. The project is subject to California prevailing wage requirements and requires a bid security of at least 10 percent of the total bid amount. Evaluation will be based on the bidder's responsiveness and responsibility, including a review of construction projects of similar scope and magnitude completed within the last five years. The contract includes a total of 600,000 dollars in specified allowances for unforeseen items such as hazardous material abatement, soil remediation, and utility relocation. Performance is governed by a computer-generated Critical Path Method schedule, with construction activities permitted Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Final acceptance of the work is contingent upon the recommendation of the project engineer and a final review by the architect.