3CA08018 - Ramona Air Attack Base (AAB) - Helitack Site Improvements

The CAL FIRE Ramona Air Attack Base Helitack Site Improvements contract requires a general‑engineering contractor to perform demolition, earthwork, concrete flat‑work, landscape upgrades, storm‑water drainage, and related utilities to create compliant helipad and taxiway facilities. The work must adhere to FAA helipad design standards, California building and environmental codes, and include all permits, transportation, and disposal services. The solicitation is an IFB with a mandatory pre‑bid walk‑through, strict bonding and insurance requirements, and small‑business/DVBE participation goals. • Scope includes demolition of existing structures, grading, subgrade compaction, installation of two new helipad concrete pads, taxiway/apron paving, drainage (V‑ditches, storm‑traps), erosion‑control, and limited electrical/grounding work. • Contractor must hold a valid A‑General Engineering CSLB license, be DIR‑registered, provide a 10 % bid bond (if bid > $484 k) and 100 % payment bond (if contract > $25 k), and meet insurance minima of $1 M per occurrence. • Preference incentives: 5 % SB/MB participation and 3 % DVBE participation; failure to meet goals may affect award consideration. • Key dates: posting 07 Oct 2026, mandatory pre‑bid walk‑through 22 Oct 2026, questions due 26 Oct 2026, bid deadline 02 Nov 2026, bid opening 03 Nov 2026. • Estimated contract period: 01 Oct 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 (≈ 9 months).