Bids invited for City Gym & Pool flooring replacement project.

SECTION A NOTICE INVITING ELECTRONIC BIDS
for the construction of
CITY GYM & POOL FLOORING REPLACEMENT
CC No. 1850
in the
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACHPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH , as AGENCY, invites electronic bids for the above stated project and will receive such bids up to the hour of 3:00 p.m. on March 31, 2026, on the City’s Planet Bids System Vendor Portal , at which time or thereafter bids will be opened and made available online. Bids received after this time will be considered non-responsive. Prospective bidders must first register as a vendor and then bid on this project via the City’s Planet Bids System Vendor Portal website at: https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=15340 [https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=15340] .
Copies of the bid documents, including instructions to bidders, bidder proposal form, and specifications may be downloaded free at the link above, via the City’s Planet Bids System Vendor Portal website. Bidders must first register as a vendor on the City of Huntington Beach PlanetBids system to view and download the Contract Documents, to be added to the prospective bidders list, and to receive addendum notifications when issued.
Any contract entered into pursuant to this notice will incorporate the provisions of the State Labor Code. Pursuant to the provisions of the Labor Code of the State of California, the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of workman needed to execute the contract shall be those determined by the Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California, which are available online at www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR [http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR] and also on file at the Office of the Director of Public Works, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648.
The AGENCY will deduct 5% retention from all progress payments. The Contractor may substitute an escrow holder surety of equal value to the retention in accordance with the provisions of the Public Contract Code, Section 10263. The Contractor shall be beneficial owner of the surety and shall receive any interest thereon.
The AGENCY hereby affirmatively ensures that minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this notice and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion in any consideration leading to the award of contract.
No bid shall be considered unless it is prepared on the approved Proposal forms in conformance with the Instructions to Bidders as determined by the AGENCY. The bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, or bidder's bond made payable to the AGENCY for an amount no less than 10% of the amount bid. For electronic submittal of bids, the bid security must be received at the City of Huntington Beach Public Works Office, 2000 Main Street, no later than the bid opening date and time. The bid security must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder, and the outside of the envelope must read as follows:
OFFICIAL BID SECURITY - DO NOT OPENAttention: FRANK DREVDAHLProject Name: CITY GYM & POOL FLOORING REPLACEMENTCC #: 1850Bid Opening Date: March 31, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
The successful bidder shall be licensed in accordance with provisions of the Business and Professions Code and shall possess a C-54 and C-15 license at the time of bid or State Contractor's License Class B and C-54 license at the time of bid with a Sub-Contractor who possess a C-15 license at the time of bid.
The successful Contractor and his subcontractors will be required to possess business licenses from the AGENCY. All extension of unit prices will be subject to verification by the AGENCY. In case of a variation between the unit price and the extension, the unit price will govern.
Project Description :The WORK of this Contract shall consist of removing the existing flooring in various rooms, offices, and select hallways. Contractor shall furnish and install new R11-rated porcelain tile flooring and new heterogeneous sheet flooring in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards. A waterproofing membrane shall be installed beneath all new tile surfaces.
The Contractor shall investigate and verify existing conditions prior to installation, including substrate integrity, moisture levels, and any other factors that could affect proper adhesion or long-term performance of the flooring system. The Contractor shall identify and address any conditions that may interfere with proper preparation or installation to ensure the flooring materials are applied per manufacturer recommendations.
The facility is a high-moisture environment (City Pool), and the Contractor shall account for exposure to humid air, water tracking, and surface pooling from patrons. The installation shall be turnkey, inclusive of all materials, preparation, and finishing required to deliver a complete and functional flooring system. No other contractors will perform work within this scope.
A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held to inspect the site and discuss the work to be done and the Contractor’s responsibilities. It is highly encouraged for all sub-contractors to attend with prime contractor to Mandatory pre-bid meeting. The City’s representatives will be available to address questions. The meeting will be held at 1600 Palm Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 on March 17, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
All questions related to this bid solicitation must be submitted through the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal per the information provided in the Instructions to Bidders. Any other contact to City staff regarding this bid solicitation will be referred back to the PlanetBids system.
The AGENCY reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularity and to take all bids under advisement for a maximum period of 60 days.
Attest:/s/ Lisa Lane BarnesCITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACHHuntington Beach WavePublished: 3/12, 3/19/26