Description
The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) is seeking a qualified general contractor to perform comprehensive balcony structural upgrades at the Harbor Riviera residential complex (222 S. Cabrillo Ave., San Pedro, CA 90731). The work is a firm‑fixed‑price, sealed‑bid public‑works project funded with non‑federal resources. Bidders must hold a California “B” General Contractor license, demonstrate at least three (or five for complex projects) years of balcony‑upgrade experience, and submit a bid guarantee equal to 5 % of the bid price. The contract will include standard public‑works requirements: prevailing‑wage compliance, 5 % retention, performance and payment bonds, and extensive insurance coverage. The project schedule calls for start within ten days of contract award and a total construction period of approximately 180 days. Key dates include an optional site walk on September 30, 2026, questions due by October 2, 2026, and sealed‑bid submission by October 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. (PST).
• Scope: Structural reinforcement and refurbishment of all balconies at the Harbor Riviera complex.
• Location: 222 S. Cabrillo Ave., San Pedro, CA 90731 (Los Angeles County).
• Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price, sealed bid (Invitation for Bid).
• Required license: California “B” General Contractor.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years (or 5 years for complex) with at least four comparable projects, two as prime contractor.
• Bonds & guarantees: 5 % bid guarantee; 100 % performance bond; 100 % payment bond.
• Retention: 5 % of contract value.
• Prevailing‑wage & labor compliance per California DIR requirements.
• Insurance: $1 M workers’ comp, $1 M commercial general liability, $500 k automobile liability, $1 M professional liability.
• Schedule: Start within 10 days of award; complete in 180 days.
• Submission: Sealed bids to HACLA’s central office by 11:00 a.m. on October 19, 2026.