The City of El Cajon is soliciting bids to renovate Fire Station #7, expanding the existing 3,488 sq ft building to approximately 5,105 sq ft, adding a second apparatus bay, a residential dormitory space, upgraded fitness and locker facilities, new kitchen/dining areas, and extensive site‑work including demolition, concrete paving, utility relocations, storm‑water controls, and optional landscaping and fencing. The contract is a single‑prime award for a complex of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and specialty trades, with a 240‑working‑day construction schedule and a projected value of about $5.2 million.
• Scope covers demolition, new concrete curb/sidewalks, two fire‑engine bays, a 1,237 sq ft residential addition, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and site‑wide storm‑water management.
• Contractor must hold a California Class B (General Building) license, provide a 10 % bid bond, and post performance and labor‑material bonds equal to 100 % of the contract price.
• Mandatory compliance with City safety, environmental (WPCP/SWPPP), Cal/OSHA, prevailing‑wage (certified payroll), and use of the City’s VPM and LCP Tracker systems.