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

Contractor agrees to provide to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Fenner Canyon Conservation Camp, Pavement Replacement Services, as described herein: Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees to remove and replace approximately one hundred sixteen thousand square feet (116,000 sqft.) of Asphalt Concrete (AC) paving The DVBE Participation Program applies, and a three percent (3%) goal is required for this IFB. The DVBE Incentive Program may also apply to this IFB. See Section D, Special Programs, Item 1, in this IFB for requirements. As required by Executive Order S-02-06, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is committed to meeting the State's 25 percent (25%) Small Business (SB) participation goal. Certified SBs, Micro Businesses (MB), and contractors willing to commit to subcontracting a minimum of 25 percent (25%) of their net bid price to certified SBs or MBs are encouraged to submit bids. This contract requires Prevailing Wages if the total bid amount exceeds $1,000.00. If the total bid amount is under $1,000.00, then Prevailing Wage language will be removed prior to award. Refer to Sample Standard Agreement, for requirement details. In the opinion of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), this IFB is complete and without need of explanation. However, if you have questions, or should you need any clarifying information, the contact person for this IFB is: Dennis Schrader California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection 1131 S Street Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 809-5869 dennis.schrader@fire.ca.gov. Potential Bidders who attended the mandatory pre-bid walk-through may submit written questions regarding the bid by April 30, 2024. All questions should be emailed in writing to dennis.schrader@fire.ca.gov. NO QUESTIONS will be entertained after May 3, 2024. Bonds A. Bidder's Bond is required for Bids $903,000 and greater: Bidder shall submit a *bid bond (executed by an admitted surety insurer) with bid as described herein. The bidder's bid bond shall be no less than 10 percent (10%) of bidder's total bid, must be notarized and include the embossed surety seal and must include a Power of Attorney if the signee is not an officer of the surety. Submittal of a bid bond that is not in the appropriate amount, signed and stamped with the surety seal, or failure to submit a bid bond shall be cause for rejection of bid. *The bidder may also submit, in lieu of a Bidder's Bond, one of the following forms of bidder's security: cash, cashier's check, or certified check made payable to CAL FIRE. B. Payment Bond (STD 807) Requirement: If the successful bidder's bid exceeds $25,000, the successful bidder shall furnish a Payment Bond for not less than 100 percent (100%) of the total amount payable by the terms of this Agreement. The Payment Bond is due prior to the start date of work. No work may commence without receipt of a valid Payment Bond. The Payment Bond must be in effect at all times for the duration of the Agreement. If the Payment Bond expires during the term of the Agreement, a new Payment Bond must be provided to the CAL FIRE representative not less than 10 business days prior to its expiration. Failure to maintain a Payment Bond for the full term of this Agreement will be grounds for termination for default in addition to other legal remedies CAL FIRE may have. Inadequate or lack of a Payment Bond does not negate the Contractor's obligations under this Agreement.