Opportunity
Encinitas Planet bids #PW-RFB-26-01
Encinitas Library Trellis Restoration: Wood Repair, Painting, and Lighting Upgrade
Posted
May 21, 2026
Respond By
June 26, 2026
Identifier
PW-RFB-26-01
NAICS
238190, 238210
The City of Encinitas is seeking qualified contractors to restore, repair, and paint the exterior wood trellis at the Encinitas Library, with a focus on structural wood replacement, antifungal and epoxy treatments, and electrical fixture upgrades. - Government Buyer - City of Encinitas, Public Works Department, Facilities Management - OEMs and Vendors Referenced - Western Red Cedar (structural wood components) - BoraCare (antifungal wood treatment) - Abatron (epoxy hardener and filler) - Sherwin-Williams (primer, paint, sealant) - Kynar 500 (factory and touch-up coatings) - Geocel (tripolymer sealant) - Keystone (LED light fixtures) - Simple Green (cleaner) - Products and Quantities Requested - 8 replacement joists and 40 blocking pieces (Western Red Cedar) - 2 sister joists (Western Red Cedar) - 1 unit each of BoraCare antifungal treatment, Abatron LiquidWood epoxy hardener, Abatron WoodEpox epoxy filler, liquid epoxy crack-injection resin - Sherwin-Williams exterior latex wood primer, Duration satin exterior paint, and Powerhouse sealant (1 unit each) - 24-ga galvanized steel caps and Kynar 500 coatings (factory and touch-up) - Kynar-coated steel fastening straps, stainless steel pop rivets, #10 x 1 stainless steel screws (10 units), tripolymer sealant (Geocel 2300/2320) - 5 Keystone KT-CYLED10PS-3A-WDI-OSG-8CSB-VDIM-B LED fixtures - 5 exterior surface-mounted electrical boxes, 1 weatherproof junction box, electrical conduit, fittings, and wiring - 307A PX wood-to-metal bracket hardware, 50 hot-dip galvanized ring-shank nails, 25 replacement bolts & nuts - Simple Green cleaner (25 units), wax paper and tape, miscellaneous construction materials - Services Requested - Damage assessment, surface preparation, wood restoration and replacement, painting, fixture removal/reinstallation, and alternative repair proposals - Unique/Notable Requirements - Contractors must hold a General Contractor's License (A or B) - Compliance with prevailing wage laws and a two-year paint adhesion warranty - Library remains open during work; contractor must ensure access to utilities and restrooms - Alternative repair/treatment proposals with detailed cost breakdowns are encouraged - Place of Performance - Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas, CA - City of Encinitas Public Works Department, 160 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas, CA
Description
The City of Encinitas is seeking bids from qualified contractors for comprehensive repair, maintenance, and painting services to restore the Encinitas Library trellis to its original design. The project includes damage assessment, surface preparation, wood restoration including decay removal and epoxy treatments, replacement of compromised structural elements, and painting of wood components and existing electrical conduit and fire sprinkler piping. Contractors must also plan for the temporary removal and reinstallation of fixtures such as lighting, conduit, and gutters. Alternative repair and treatment proposals with cost details are encouraged.