FLOOR REPAIR, INSPECTION, AND REPLACEMENT SERVICES

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is soliciting services for floor repair, inspection, and replacement at its facilities in Corona, California, under solicitation number 20260618047, with a response deadline of August 11, 2026. The contract, identified by bid number C5613376-D, is a solicitation for comprehensive flooring services including inspection, removal, disposal, installation, and polishing of materials such as linoleum, vinyl, hardwood, laminate, carpet, and concrete. The work must comply with the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, California Electric Safety Orders, and Division of Industrial Safety regulations, and must be performed in a first-class, workmanlike manner using new materials of equal or greater quality than specified. The place of performance is firmly established at CDCR facilities in Corona, with inspections and acceptance conducted on-site by the State, which retains sole authority to approve or reject all work. The contract term extends through June 30, 2029, with performance beginning upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed, and contractors must submit a detailed schedule within 45 days after receipt of that notice. All work must be completed in alignment with critical path milestones, and punch list corrections are required to be resolved within 35 days. Contractors must comply with strict security protocols, including mandatory background checks, gate clearance procedures requiring submission of full personal identifying information and a CLETS check, and adherence to clothing restrictions that prohibit attire associated with incarcerated individuals. All personnel must carry state-issued photo identification and wear temporary CDCR-issued ID cards on-site; electronic devices are strictly prohibited, and any interference with institutional operations is grounds for denial of access. Subcontractor usage requires full disclosure of names, certifications, scope of work, and percentage of bid value, with any changes to personnel or subcontractors needing written notification within 10 working days. The solicitation requires detailed socioeconomic certifications for Small Business, Micro Business, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency status, with eligible bidders receiving bid price preferences of up to 5% and additional incentive points under DVBE participation. Awards may be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis with DVBE price reductions applied, or on a trade-off basis using the highest score, with a tie-breaker favoring bidders offering at least a 1% discount for early payment. Invoices