December 12, 2024
Subject: Invitation to Bid – City of Palm Springs – Airport Outfall Repair Project – Local Hire and Business Opportunities
We are currently bidding as the prime contractor for an upcoming public works project in Palm Springs, and we are seeking local suppliers, subcontractors, and workforce members to help us fulfill the requirements of the Local Business Preference Program. The contract for this project is subject to the provisions of Palm Springs Ordinance No. 1756, and Section 7.09.030 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, “Local Business Preference Program”, subsection (5) “Local Preference in Public Works Contracts (Sub-Contracting)”.
As part of this project, we are committed to:
- Engaging Local Subcontractors and Suppliers: We are actively seeking local businesses within the Coachella Valley to provide materials, equipment, and services for this project. If you are a qualified local supplier or subcontractor, we invite you to submit your proposals and be part of this exciting opportunity.
- Hiring a Local Workforce: In alignment with the City of Palm Springs’ goals, we will prioritize hiring workers from within the Coachella Valley. We encourage local workers to apply for roles on this project.
- How to Get Involved:
- Subcontractors and Suppliers: If you are interested in providing services or products for this project, please reach out to us with your proposals. We will be placing ads in local newspapers and sending out requests for proposals (RFPs) to local businesses.
- Workforce: If you’re a skilled tradesperson or laborer from the Coachella Valley, we encourage you to contact us about employment opportunities.
Project Overview:
- Project: Airport Outfall Repair Project
- Project Location: 3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
- Bids to Due to CALTEC: January 14, 2025, 03:00 PM
Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify as a Local Business for this project in Purchasing, a qualified Local Business must:
- The person or Business must request the preference in the Solicitation response and provide a copy of its current business license from a jurisdiction in the Coachella Valley.
To qualify as a Local Business for this project in Services, a qualified Local Business must:
- The person or Business must request the preference in the Solicitation response and provide a copy of its current business license from a jurisdiction in the Coachella Valley.
- If bidding as a subcontractor, hold a valid contractor’s license from the Contractor’s State License Board for the project’s scope of work.
- If bidding as a subcontractor, maintain a valid Department of Industrial Relations public works registration for the project duration.
- If bidding as a subcontractor, be aware of and comply with the Prevailing Wage to which the project is subject.
- We may require a performance and payment bond of 100% of the subcontract value.
Invitation to Bid:
The project requires a variety of specialties, and we believe your expertise could be a valuable addition to our team. The scope of work items made available to Local Business firms is as follows:
- Selective Demolition
- Chain-link Fences
- Rough Carpentry
- Concrete
- Excavation, Backfill and Compaction
- Rebar
- Surveying
If you are a qualified Local Business interested in this opportunity and meet the criteria stated and referenced herein, please respond to this Invitation to Bid with your company’s profile and a statement of interest. We will then provide you with further details regarding the bidding process and project specifics. CALTEC Corp will accept bids by the due date.
Ask us for assistance in obtaining bonding, lines of credit or insurance.
Submission Details:
- Bids to Due to CALTEC: January 14, 2025, 03:00 PM
- Delivery Methods: Email to [email protected], certified mail, or in-person at our office located at 8732 Westminster Blvd. Suite 2, Westminster, CA 92683.
