Santa Barbara Planet bids #6188

Custom Fabrication and Installation of Stainless Steel Light Poles for Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA

This opportunity involves the replacement and upgrade of street light poles on Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara, CA, with a focus on custom fabrication, marine-grade materials, and compliance with California codes.

• Government Buyer

  • City of Santa Barbara, General Services Division (Purchasing)
  • Contracting office: City of Santa Barbara - General Services Division, PO BOX 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990

• OEMs and Vendors

  • No specific OEMs are named; custom fabrication is required for all poles and components
  • Engineering and design by 19six Architects & Engineers

• Products/Services Requested

  • Fabrication and installation of 25-26 custom 316L stainless steel light poles (18 ft and 25 ft heights, HSS7x7x1/4 and HSS8x8x1/4 sections)
  • Multi-stage marine epoxy coating for corrosion resistance
  • Through-deck mounting on timber wharf
  • Powder coating to match existing posts
  • Crossbars (HSS3x4x1/4), stainless steel bolts, washers, and mounting hardware
  • Salvage and reattachment of existing antique finished solid brass lanterns
  • Installation of bird deterrents (stainless steel Dura-Spike), brass non-bird rods, signage brackets, and GFCI weatherproof receptacles
  • Electrical work: reconnecting lanterns, installing flush-mounted duplex receptacles, pull boxes, and corrosion-resistant conduit
  • Mobilization, noise and dust control, traffic control planning and implementation
  • Structural observation and engineering services for conformance to plans and codes

• Unique or Notable Requirements

  • All poles and hardware must be custom-fabricated from 316L stainless steel with marine-grade coatings
  • Compliance with 2022 California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire, Energy, and Green Building Standards Codes
  • Prevailing wage and certified payroll required
  • Mandatory pre-bid meeting for all bidders
  • Payment bond equal to 100% of bid for awards over $25,000
  • Engineering calculations and visual observation by licensed structural engineer
  • All work subject to engineer approval and inspection

• Place of Performance / Delivery

  • Stearns Wharf, 217-219 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

• Estimated Contract Value

  • Likely in the range of $500,000 to $1,500,000, based on scope and custom fabrication

Description

This solicitation is for the replacement of existing street light poles on Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara, California. The project requires the contractor to provide all necessary bonds, insurance, materials, equipment, supervision, engineering, custom fabrication, labor, and appurtenances. The new poles must be fabricated from 316L Stainless Steel with a multi-stage marine epoxy coating, and existing fixtures will be salvaged and reattached. The work includes specialized through-deck mounting and all materials must be industrial grade and approved by the engineer. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled, and bids must be submitted electronically.

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