Indio Arts Center

The City of Indio is soliciting bids for the Indio Arts Center project, which involves comprehensive general construction and specialized facility improvements. The scope of work includes plumbing rework and slab replacement in restrooms and janitors closets, demolition of ceilings, soffits, and casework, replacement of break room sinks, and roofing removal and patching for equipment curbs and pads. The project must be completed within 196 days from the Notice to Proceed, with all work adhering to the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable building codes. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, and equipment, including final cleaning of all interior and exterior surfaces. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with evaluation criteria focusing on financial resources, construction experience, and completion ability. Bidders must provide a bid security of at least 10 percent of the bid and are required to attend a post-bid interview with the Construction Manager. Key requirements include compliance with prevailing wage laws under Labor Code Section 1770, the provision of performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount, and certification of a drug-free workplace. All materials must be handled and stored according to manufacturer instructions, and the contractor must coordinate closely with the architect and owner for site inspections and quality control approvals.