Description
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is seeking a California‑certified small business to perform comprehensive road‑improvement work in the Soquel Demonstration State Forest. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, permits, and related services to upgrade Sulphur Springs Road (and Sulphur Flat Road), including grading, widening, culvert replacement, rolling‑dip construction, rock‑armor installation, and erosion‑control measures. No subcontracting is permitted except for any DVBE subcontractors listed on the bidder declaration. The contract is a two‑year, fixed‑price award with a performance period from June 2026 through May 2028.
• Provide full‑scope road construction services: excavation, grading, rock base, road rock, culvert installation, rolling dips, drainage improvements, and erosion‑control installation.
• Deliver all required certifications (A‑General Engineering Contractor license, DIR registration, DARFUR form, payee data, prevailing‑wage compliance, insurance, bond, etc.) and adhere to CAL FIRE safety and environmental standards.
• Mandatory site walk‑through on April 28, 2026; questions due by April 30, 2026; final bid submission window May 11‑May 18, 2026 (5 PM).