Fresno Area Express Administration Building Parking Lot Shade Structure

The City of Fresno is seeking a qualified contractor to design, fabricate, deliver, and install a pre‑engineered shade‑structure canopy over the front parking stalls of the Fresno Area Express Administration Building. The structure will span approximately 140 ft × 24 ft (3,360 sq ft.), include concrete footings, steel columns, beams, cable supports, and a fabric roofing system, and must comply with CBC 2022, ASCE 7‑22, and applicable AISC/AISI standards. The contractor must hold a valid California Class A or B contractor’s license, a C‑31 traffic‑control license, and provide 10 % bid deposit plus 100 % payment and performance bonds. The work must be completed within 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays. • Scope includes mobilization, site preparation, traffic control, concrete footings, steel erection, fabric canopy installation, ADA‑compliant pedestrian paths, and final warranty documentation. • Estimated contract value $200,000; bid deposit 10 % of net bid, and required bonds equal to the full contract amount. • Mandatory licensing and bonding, local‑preference considerations, and adherence to prevailing‑wage and apprenticeship requirements. • Pre‑bid conference (optional) on 16 Apr 2026; bid submission deadline 28 Apr 2026 (3 PM); bid opening public via Zoom same day.