WVCS Vista Village Rehabilitation Project FY26-27

The West Valley Community Services is soliciting proposals for the WVCS Vista Village Rehabilitation Project under solicitation number 20260805005, with submissions due by August 31, 2026. The project, located in Cupertino, California, 95014, involves rehabilitation activities subject to Davis-Bacon and Related Acts requirements, including payment of prevailing wages and fringe benefits as determined for the area. Contractors must comply with labor standards, maintain certified payrolls using Optional Form WH-347 or equivalent, retain records for three years, and ensure compliance with apprenticeship ratios and wage classifications. The scope of work includes electrical and communications system upgrades such as outlet replacements, with exclusions for fire alarm systems, industrial applications, life-safety systems above 75 feet, and energy management systems. The solicitation requires submission of multiple certifications including Minority/Women-Owned Business Certification, Section 3 Business Concern Certification, and documentation of workforce participation from low-income residents, with affirmative marketing plans required if benchmarks are not met. Proposals will be evaluated on a best-value basis, weighing technical factors such as experience managing CDBG rehabilitation projects, familiarity with federal and state funding sources, completeness of submission, competitive fee structure, financial stability, and references, with each factor assigned a point value between five and ten. No formal contract type, line-item pricing, or total contract value is specified, and no CLINs, SLINs, or ELINs are provided. The place of performance is fixed at Cupertino, with work required to commence within 30 days of contract execution. The contract does not include provisions for contract options, key personnel requirements, security clearances, or OCI clauses, and does not specify invoicing methods, payment office details, or accounting codes. Contractors must make records and workers available for inspection at the job site by federal or state representatives and are subject to penalties for falsified certifications under federal statutes. Documentation for Section 3 and MBE/WBE participation must be retained for five years, and while UEI or CAGE codes are not explicitly required, compliance with HUD’s Section 3 labor and business utilization goals is mandatory.