Santa Cruz Downtown Library Tenant Improvements

The City of Santa Cruz Office of Economic Development is soliciting bids under IFB No. ED-0328 for tenant improvements to the Downtown Library located at 700 Cedar Street. This firm-fixed fee project involves comprehensive construction and installation of building systems, including architectural build-out, MEP, fire protection, low-voltage systems, and roof deck work. Key architectural deliverables include interior partitions, glazing, ceilings, finishes, casework, and cantilevered metal library shelving. The solicitation is restricted to prequalified contractors from RFQ #ED-2026-01, with electronic bids due via OpenGov by November 19, 2026, at 5:00 pm. The anticipated contract award date is January 19, 2027, with a project completion timeline of 300 working days. Contractors must adhere to strict bonding and labor requirements, including a bid security of at least 10 percent of the bid amount, a 100 percent performance bond, and a payment bond of at least 50 percent for contracts under 1 million dollars. The project is subject to the Buy America; Build America (BABA) Act and requires payment of general prevailing wages per Section 1773 of the Labor Code. Administrative requirements include submitting applications for payment using AIA Documents G703 and G732 by the 25th of each month. Quality assurance will be managed by the Owner's Testing Agency, and the contractor is required to provide a detailed schedule including milestones for Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion, and Final Completion, allowing at least 15 days each for startup, testing, and commissioning.