Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) seeks a qualified contractor to install a new plumbing system and replace two hot‑water heaters at the District 1 Equipment Shop in Eureka, Humboldt County. The work includes underground trenching, interior copper and PEX piping, installation of tank‑less water heaters, provision of a portable restroom/shower trailer, and full compliance with prevailing‑wage, safety, and environmental regulations. The contract is a one‑year, fixed‑price award with a maximum bid ceiling of $484,000, and requires a C‑36 plumbing license (or a B‑class contractor with a C‑36 subcontractor) along with DIR registration and mandatory participation from Disabled Veteran‑Business Enterprises (DVBE) and Small Business preferences.
• Scope: New underground and interior plumbing, tankless water‑heater installation, portable restroom/shower trailer provision, demolition, back‑fill, and final testing.
• Requirements: C‑36 license (or B‑class + C‑36 subcontractor), DIR registration, 5 % small‑business preference, 3 % DVBE participation, payment bond, insurance, and prevailing‑wage compliance.
• Schedule: Mandatory site inspection 09/24/2026, bid questions due 09/25/2026, bid deadline 10/01/2026, award anticipated 10/15/2026, work to run approx. 1 year beginning early November 2026.