Central Fire District Of Santa Cruz County
Special DistrictCA
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Dec 18, 2026
Removal and Replacement of Apparatus Bay Doors - Fire Stations 1 \& 2
Notice is hereby given that the Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County ("District") is requesting informal bids from qualified and licensed contractors, in accordance with the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA) and Public Contract Code §22032(b), for the following public works project: Project Title Removal and Replacement of Apparatus Bay Doors - Fire Stations 1 & 2 Project Description The project includes removal and disposal of all current apparatus bay doors and associated components. The apparatus bay doors will be replaced with heavy duty commercial steel rolling door with 22-gauge steel curtain, steel bottom door, 100,000 high cycle springs, cast end lock, and UHMW wear strips on door guides. Each door will have approximately 4 feet of clear glass or plexiglass slats (or portion of the slats) to provide natural light between approximately 3 feet to 7 feet from the bottom of the door. Each door will have 1 horsepower commercial opener, single phase power, with one set of light curtains, one 3-button wall control station, and associated remote controls. One of the doors at each station will have an exterior keypad for entry. Each door should have an automatic timer to close the door after 1-2 minutes. The approximate sizes of the door openings: Fire Station 1: 12'6" X 13' 14'6" X 13' 24'6" X 13' Fire Station 2: 12' X 15' (two doors) 24'6" X 13' (two doors) Total of 7 doors for both stations. This is a single combined bid for both locations: • Fire Station 1: 930 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 • Fire Station 2: 3445 Thurber Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Estimated Cost Range The project is anticipated to be greater than $75,000 and less than $220,000, and will therefore be awarded under CUPCCAA informal bidding procedures. Contractor Eligibility To be considered for award, contractors must: 1. Be listed on the District's 2026-2027 CUPCCAA Registered Contractor List; or 2. Submit a completed CUPCCAA Contractor Registration Form to the District before bid submission. Forms are available on the District's website or by contacting the District. Further information may be requested at logs@centralfiresc.org License, DIR, and Prevailing Wage Requirements • Contractors must possess a valid California D-28 (Doors, Gates, and Activating Devices Contractor) license. • All bidders and subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code §1725.5. • This project is subject to California prevailing wage laws under Labor Code §§1720-1771. • Certified payroll records shall be submitted electronically to the Labor Commissioner in compliance with Title 8, CCR §16404. Insurance and Bonds All contractors shall provide proof of insurance and bonding in accordance with the District's CUPCCAA standards prior to award, including: • Commercial General Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence / $4,000,000 aggregate • Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit • Workers' Compensation: Statutory coverage per Labor Code §3200 et seq. • Employer's Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence • Certificates must list the Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County, its officers, officials, employees, and agents as additional insureds on a primary and non-contributory basis. • Performance and Payment Bonds (100%) are required for projects $25,000 or more. Mandatory Site Visit A pre-bid site visit will be held on November 18, 2026, at 1000 hours, beginning at Station 1 (930 17th Avenue) and concluding at Station 2 (3445 Thurber Lane). Submission of Informal Bids Sealed or electronic bids must be received by 1400 hours on December 18, 2026, at: Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County Attn: Division Chief Rolf Lingens 930 17th Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Email: rolf.lingens@centralfiresc.org Evaluation and Award • All bids will be reviewed for responsiveness, contractor qualifications, and compliance with CUPCCAA and District standards. • The District will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder pursuant to Public Contract Code §22038. • The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and award the project in the best interest of the District. • The District reserves the right to revise, extend, or cancel the project as determined before finalizing the contract with the responsible bidder. Posting and Publication This notice shall be: • Posted on the District's official website (Purchasing & RFPs). • Published in the District's designated construction trade journals serving Santa Cruz County, including: BidNet Direct (BidNet); Dodge Data & Analytics; Central Coast Builders Association; Builder's Exchange of Santa Clara County.
