Renovation of a municipal facility in Bishop, California. Completed plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

The Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) invites prospective bidders to review and respond to the attached Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 23C825004 entitled, "CHP Bishop Area office - Carpet and Vinyl Tile Flooring Replacement Services. When preparing and submitting a bid, compliance with the instructions found herein is imperative. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Participation Requirements California Law Requires Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation. All bidders for this solicitation, must meet the minimum DVBE participation requirement of 5%. Bidders are eligible to receive a DVBE incentive for their participation. For more information regarding this option, see section M of the IFB entitled "Preference and Incentive Programs." Prevailing Wage Rates In accordance with the provisions of Section 1770, 1773 and 1773.1 of the Labor Code, the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has ascertained general prevailing wage rates in the county in which the work is to be performed. The rates of prevailing wage are determined by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Labor Statistics and Research. The Prevailing Wage Rages as specified by the Department of Industrial Relations are available on the DIR website, Bidder Questions In the opinion of the CHP, this Invitation for Bids is complete and without need of explanation. However, if questions arise or there is a need to obtain clarifying information, bidders shall submit requests in accordance with the instructions in section D of the IFB entitled "Bidder Questions." Purpose and Description of Services The Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids from firms that are able to provide Carpet and Vinyl Tile Flooring Replacement Services. Bids must address all of the services described in Exhibit A entitled, "Scope of Work" that is included in the Proposed Agreement Forms/Exhibits section of this IFB. Exhibit A contains a detailed description of the services and work to be performed as a result of this IFB including those terms in the referenced exhibits. The CHP intends to make a single agreement award to the responsive and responsible firm offering the lowest bid. This IFB is open to all eligible firms and/or individuals that meet the qualification requirements. Questions Due April 9, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m. Bidder Questions Bidders shall immediately notify CHP if clarification is needed regarding the services sought or questions arise about the IFB and/or its accompanying materials, instructions, or requirements. Bidders shall submit questions via email to Joshua Wickland at Joshua.wickland@chp.ca.gov. To ensure a response and inclusion in the Questions & Answers (Q&A) document, questions must be received by the scheduled date in Section B, Time Schedule. Following the question submission deadline, the CHP will post a summary response of the questions and answers to be viewed on the original solicitation on the Cal eProcure website titled "Questions and Answers to IFB 23C825004. CHP reserves the right to contact an inquirer to seek clarification of any inquiry received. Agreement Term The term of the resulting agreement is anticipated to be effective from June 1, 2024 through August 31, 2024. The agreement term may change if CHP makes an award earlier than expected or if CHP cannot execute the agreement in a timely manner due to unforeseen delays. CHP reserves the right to extend the term of the resulting agreement as necessary to complete or continue the services. Agreement extensions are subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and possibly approval by Department of General Services (DGS). The resulting agreement will be of no force or effect until it is signed by both parties and approved by DGS, if required. Bidder is hereby advised not to commence performance until all approvals have been obtained. If performance commences before all approvals are obtained, said services may be considered to have been volunteered. SCOPE OF WORK 1. Contractor agrees to provide to the Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) Bishop Area Office, the services described herein: furnish all supplies, materials, tools, equipment, labor, personnel, and supervision; pay all taxes, insurance, bonds, license and permit fees, and all other direct and indirect costs necessary for Carpet and Vinyl Tile Flooring Replacement services in accordance with the terms set forth in this Agreement. A. License Requirement: C-15, Flooring and Floor Covering Contractors, California Contractor's State License Board Specialty license. B. Contractor shall provide a Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the value of the Agreement (TBD Upon Award). Contractor shall complete State of California Standard 807, in duplicate, and submit prior to the commencement of work. C. Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Insurance in accordance with the Insurance Requirements found in this Agreement (Exhibit E) 2. The services shall be performed at: Department of California Highway Patrol Bishop Area office 469 South Main Street Bishop, CA 93514 3. The services shall be provided during: All work shall be performed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless other arrangements are approved by the CHP on-site contact. Contractor shall schedule the date and time the service is to be performed with the CHP on-site at the preconstruction meeting File No.: A17870.076.23C825004 In the opinion of the CHP, this Invitation for Bids is complete and without need of explanation. However, if questions arise or there is a need to obtain clarifying information, bidders shall submit requests in accordance with the instructions in section D of the IFB entitled "Bidder Questions."