Santa Cruz Downtown Library Tenant Improvements

The City of Santa Cruz Office of Economic Development has issued Invitation for Bids IFB No. ED-0328 for tenant improvements at the Downtown Library located at 700 Cedar Street. This project involves a comprehensive architectural build-out including the installation of interior partitions, glazing, ceilings, finishes, casework, and cantilevered metal library shelving, as well as the implementation of MEP, fire protection, and low-voltage systems. The contract is restricted to prequalified contractors from RFQ ED-2026-01, with the award granted to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by November 19, 2026, with a project completion timeline of 300 working days. The project is subject to several regulatory requirements, including the Buy America; Build America (BABA) Act, the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, and California Labor Code Section 6707 regarding excavation safety. Contractors must provide a bid security of at least 10 percent of the bid amount, and the successful bidder must provide both a Faithful Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Bond, each equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Payment is processed using AIA Documents G703 and G732, with applications for payment submitted by the 25th of each month. Quality control is managed through a rigorous submittal and inspection process, requiring adherence to CBC and ADA-ABA accessibility guidelines.