The State of California is soliciting bids for a comprehensive renovation of the Department of Motor Vehicles Headquarters Building West in Sacramento. The scope includes exterior barrier removal, interior office upgrades, accessibility improvements, restroom remodels, fire‑alarm system upgrades, new finishes, modular furniture installation, low‑voltage and electrical distribution upgrades, HVAC modifications, door‑hardware upgrades, and selective hazardous‑materials abatement. Bidders must hold a Class B contractor’s license (and a Class C‑16 license for fire‑protection work), provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 % of the contract price, and comply with prevailing‑wage, DVBE participation, and small‑business preferences. Attendance at the mandatory pre‑bid site inspection on August 5 2026 is required for eligibility. The contract is a lump‑sum award with a term of 730 calendar days and an estimated state cost of approximately $22.8 million.
• Exterior improvements – barrier removal, paving, tactile surfacing.
• Interior renovations – office fit‑out, ADA upgrades, restroom remodels, fire‑alarm upgrades, new finishes, modular furniture.
• Mechanical/electrical – HVAC modifications, low‑voltage data/telecom (Category 6), electrical distribution, door‑hardware upgrades, selective hazardous‑material abatement.
• Mandatory requirements – Class B license, 10 % bid security, 100 % performance/payment bonds, DVBE ≥ 3 % participation, small‑business preference, GenAI disclosure, sanctions compliance.
• Timeline – pre‑bid site inspection (mandatory) 5 Aug 2026, bid deadline 2 Sep 2026, public bid opening 3 Sep 2026, award expected within ~45 days thereafter.