Description
The County of Imperial is seeking a qualified contractor to construct and renovate a mental‑health triage and engagement facility at 202 N 8th St., El Centro, CA. The work includes demolition of an existing shell, new construction adding 1,542 sf, interior build‑out (beds, workstations, restrooms, ADA ramp), and full MEP installation, all compliant with California building, fire, and health codes. The project is funded through the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program, with a base‑bid estimate of roughly $3.13 M. Bids must be submitted by July 10 2026, and a mandatory pre‑bid site walk‑through is scheduled for July 1 2026.
• Scope: Demolition, new structural work, interior partitions, finish work, fire‑sprinkler and alarm upgrades, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, low‑voltage, and lead‑abatement.
• Schedule: Bid packages posted June 24 2026, pre‑bid conference July 1 2026, questions due July 3 2026, bid deadline July 10 2026, contract award July/Aug 2026, work to be completed within 159 working days (≈ 9 months) from notice to proceed.
• Requirements: California Class B contractor license, EPA lead‑based paint certification, DIR public‑works registration ($400/yr), performance and payment bonds (100 % of contract price), 5 % retention, prevailing‑wage compliance, DBE participation, insurance minimums, and bid bond (10 % of max bid).