Alameda County Alamedagsa #RFPQ #23068

General Contractor Services for Whitecotton Cottage Historic Rehabilitation in San Leandro, CA

The County of Alameda General Services Agency is seeking qualified general contractors for the rehabilitation of the historic Whitecotton Cottage in San Leandro, CA, converting it into administrative offices. - Government Buyer: - County of Alameda General Services Agency, Capital Programs - Project Scope: - Rehabilitation of a 3,942 sq ft historic building - Seismic retrofit and foundation stabilization - Installation of automatic fire sprinklers - Upgrades to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems - Roof and siding replacement - Accessibility improvements (ADA compliance) - Exterior site work: soil abatement, landscaping, trash enclosure, and parking construction - Hazardous materials sampling and abatement - Preservation of historic elements - Geotechnical and Engineering Requirements: - Soil and foundation investigations - Seismic hazard assessments - Recommendations for foundation types (hand-excavated piers, drilled piers, mat foundations) - Pavement and drainage design (asphalt, concrete, permeable pavers) - Contractor Requirements: - Valid California B Contractors License - Experience with public sector and historic renovations - Minimum insurance standards (e.g., $3M per occurrence, $5M aggregate, $1M pollution liability) - Bonding and quality control program - Procurement Process: - Two-phase: pre-qualification (objective scoring), then competitive bidding among pre-qualified firms - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are named; contractors must review detailed plans and specifications.

Description

The solicitation is for construction services to rehabilitate the Whitecotton Cottage, a historic building located at 15400 Foothill Blvd, San Leandro, CA. The project involves renovating the building into administrative offices, including seismic retrofit, foundation stabilization, fire sprinkler installation, and upgrades to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Exterior improvements include roof and siding replacement, accessibility enhancements, and significant site work such as soil abatement, landscaping, and parking construction. The procurement process includes a pre-qualification phase for general contractors followed by a bid proposal phase for qualified contractors.

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