Description
The California Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the removal, disposal, and replacement of the existing Exhaust Evacuation System (EES) at its District 32 Equipment Shop in Eureka, Humboldt County. The contractor must supply, install, and commission a complete new EES, including motorized hose reels, switches, ducts, fan motor, variable‑frequency drive, and associated hardware, while complying with all applicable codes, permits, and safety standards. A mandatory site inspection is required, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder subject to small‑business and DVBE preferences.
• Scope includes full demolition of the old system, provision of new motorized reels, fan motor, ductwork (~400 ft), wiring, controls, and a one‑year warranty.
• Required licenses: CSLB C‑20 (HVAC) or combination of C‑61, D‑34, C‑43, or B with subcontractor coverage; prevailing‑wage compliance for contracts > $15,000.
• Maximum bid price $484,000; small‑business preference up to $50,000 and DVBE incentives up to 5 % of the low bid.