Foresthill Facilities Center Mid-Shop Renovation

The Foresthill Facilities Center Mid-Shop Renovation is a public works project solicited by the Placer County Water Agency under solicitation number 2026-03, with sealed bids due by September 2, 2026. The work involves comprehensive interior improvements at the Foresthill Facilities Center in California, including demolition of existing elements and new construction of architectural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, as defined by plans and specifications from Calpo Hom & Dong Architects. The contract requires full compliance with California Labor Code provisions for prevailing wage rates, and all work must adhere to the latest applicable building codes and industry standards, including ASTM and ASHRAE, with quality expectations that all materials be new, defect-free, and installed plumb, level, square, and true. Bidder responsibility hinges on demonstrating financial and operational capacity, a record of successful project completions without excessive claims or delays, and a proven track record in public works projects involving light framing, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, with at least two such projects contracted directly with a public entity. The prime contractor must self-perform at least 50% of the work, hold a valid California Class B contractor’s license, be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations, and certify compliance with the Iran Contracting Act and drug-free workplace requirements. The contract mandates bid guarantees of at least 10% of the total bid, along with performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract value upon award. Work is to proceed under a maximum 140-calendar-day timeline from the Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion scheduled for day 126, and a daily work schedule of eight hours, 40 hours per week. Materials must be labeled as the agency’s property, stored in climate-controlled, secured facilities within 30 miles of the site, and protected per approved O&M manuals. Payments are to be made monthly based on certified progress estimates, with the final payment subject to formal acceptance by the Placer County Water Agency’s Board of Directors after final inspection and punch list resolution. All contract documents, including general and supplementary conditions, technical specifications, drawings, and addenda, will govern the work, with disputes subject to resolution under California law and the governing jurisdiction of Placer County.