This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Coalinga, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Contractor shall provide all necessary materials, supplies, tools, equipment, transportation, licenses, permits, prevailing wages, insurance, bonds, and personnel to DSH with Foundation, Utilities, and Plumbing Install Services. The DSH is seeking bids for a contractor to perform Foundation, Utilities, and plumbing Install Services. Agreement Term and Security Provisions: 1. The term of any agreement resulting from this IFB is anticipated to be April 2, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Any agreement resulting from this IFB shall have no force or effect until it is signed by both parties and approved by the Department of General Services (DGS), if such approval is required. Performance shall start no later than on the expressed date set by the awarding agency, after all approvals have been obtained, and the agreement is fully executed. 2. All performance, under the agreement, shall be completed on or before the termination date of the agreement. 3. Should the Contractor fail to commence work at the agreed upon time, the DSH reserves the right to terminate the agreement upon five (5) days written notice to the Contractor. 4. Bidder shall agree to all security provisions where the performance of work takes place on any state hospital grounds. This is a "public works" project as defined in Labor Code 1720. Contractor and its Subcontractor shall be registered with Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code 1725.5, subd. (f) and must pay prevailing wage per Labor Code 1771. In submitting a bid, bidders agree that they have read, understood, and will comply with the instructions found herein. Failure to comply with any of the requirements may result in rejection of a bidder's bid. By submitting a response, bidders agree to the terms and conditions stated in this solicitation and any resulting agreement. All agreements entered into with the State of California will include by reference the state's General Terms and Conditions and Contractor Certification Clauses that may be viewed and obtained online. Contact Information Brandon Chastain Phone: 559/935-7231 Email: brandon.chastain@dsh.ca.gov To ensure receipt of any addenda that may be issued, and answers to questions posed electronically. Due Date to Submit Request to Attend Conference March 6, 2024 2:00PM Bidder's Conference March 7, 2024 10:00AM DSH Response to Questions March 21, 2024 2:00PM Notice of Intent to Award Posted April 3, 2024 3:00PM Anticipated Start Date TBD - Question Deadline: 03/14/2024 at 11:00 AM PT. Bidders shall notify the DSH immediately via e-mail at brandon.chastain@dsh.ca.gov and lauro.macias@dsh.ca.gov if they need clarification about the services being sought or have questions about the IFB instructions or requirements. The level of detail that shall be provided in response is subject to the availability of DSH resources. The DSH shall respond to all questions via an addendum to the solicitation with all questions and answers posted electronically. Note: It is the responsibility of the bidder to check electronically for questions and/or changes within the IFB as all questions, answers, and addendums will be posted there. The DSH will not be held responsible for inaccurate bids due to bidder's oversight in reviewing any and all information via electronically. Verbal comments regarding this IFB are unofficial and are not binding on the DSH unless later confirmed in writing as an official addendum. Bidders that fail to report a known or suspected problem with the IFB or fail to seek clarification and/or correction of the IFB, submit a bid at their own risk. Submission of Bids: All bids submitted under a sealed cover must clearly and legibly show the bidder's firm name and address. Bids not submitted under a sealed cover shall be rejected. A minimum of one (1) original copy of the bid must be submitted, and clearly marked. The bid package should be prepared in the least complicated method. Originals and copies should be bound with binder-clips or staples (no covers, no spiral bindings, etc.). All pages in the bid must be standard 8.5" x 11" paper, except charts, diagrams, etc., which may be foldouts. If foldouts are used, the folded size must fit within the 8.5" x 11" format. Double-sided printing is preferred except for required attachments numbers 1 through 17 of this IFB, which must be printed single-sided. It is the bidder's responsibility to ensure that his or her bid is submitted in a manner that enables the DSH to easily locate all response descriptions and exhibits for each requirement of this IFB. Page numbers must be located in the same page position throughout the bid. Note: Attachment 18 should not be returned with the bid. Performance Bond: Contractor shall obtain and maintain a performance bond of not less than the contract price of this Agreement, which shall be executed by a California-admitted surety insurer. Bonds not so-executed shall be rejected. Contractor shall submit two (2) executed copies on standard bonding company forms. Payment Bond: Contractor shall provide DSH with a payment bond of not less than the contract price of this Agreement. The bond shall cover the costs of labor and materials provided by Contractor's employees, subcontractors, and suppliers in the event that Contractor fails to pay the costs of labor and materials to those individuals or entities. In order to meet this requirement, Contractor shall submit two (2) executed copies of the Payment Bond Form (STD 807). A copy of the STD 807 can be found electronically. The DSH reserves the right to reject all bids. The DSH is not required to award an agreement.