Description
The State of California is soliciting sealed bids for the design‑build construction of a new Prado Helitack Base for CAL FIRE in Chino, San Bernardino County. The contract covers complete site development, utilities, structural buildings, specialized fire‑suppression and fuel systems, and associated infrastructure. The project requires a General Engineering Contractor (Class A), General Building Contractor (Class B), and an Electrical Contractor (Class C‑10) and mandates participation from Disabled Veteran‑Owned Business Enterprises (DVBE).
• Scope includes site grading, drainage, helicopter landing pads, fuel storage/dispenser, fire‑suppression systems, utility upgrades (water, sewer, electric, natural gas, communications), and extensive building work (garage, hangars, barracks, training tower, solar carports, fencing, landscaping, lighting, etc.).
• Must comply with California’s Buy Clean Act, recycled‑content certification, DVBE participation, and health‑safety mandates; performance and payment bonds equal to 100 % of contract price are required.
• Mandatory pre‑bid site inspection on 15 April 2026; sealed bids due 29 April 2026; estimated project cost $33.5 M; contract term 760 calendar days.
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Contact
Hector Cavazos