Description
This solicitation seeks a qualified general‑contractor to replace three remote communication facilities (Pratt Mountain, Bunchgrass/Hatchet Mountain, and Mt. Pierce) in Humboldt and Shasta Counties for CALFIRE. The work includes demolition of existing structures, extensive earthwork, concrete vault construction, structural‑steel tower erection, installation of generators, switchgear, panelboards, and full communications equipment (antennas, feed‑line bridges, VHF/UHF, microwave). Additional scope covers fencing, HVAC, plumbing, fire‑protection, and all associated civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental compliance (waste‑management, recycled‑content, CRC for diesel fleet). The contract is a lump‑sum award with a 991‑day performance period, liquidated damages of $4 k per day, and required 100 % performance and payment bonds. Mandatory pre‑bid site inspections on September 16‑17 2026 and a virtual walkthrough on September 24 2026 must be attended to submit a bid.
• Demolition, excavation, grading, and erosion‑control for three mountain sites.
• Construction of reinforced concrete vaults and self‑supporting steel communication towers (~120 ft).
• Full electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire‑protection, and communications system installation (generators, ATS, antennas, cabling).
• Compliance with California prevailing‑wage, DVBE participation (minimum 3 %), small‑business preference, CRC, GenAI disclosure, and Russian‑sanctions certifications.
• Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 % of contract price; retainage 5 %; $20.7 M estimated project cost.