IFB 2027-01 Building Modifications Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Maintenance

VICTOR VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY Representing the communities of Adelanto, Apple Valley, Barstow, Hesperia, Victorville, and San Bernardino County INVITATION FOR BID IFB 2027-01 BUILDING MODIFICATIONS FOR HYDROGEN FUEL CELL BUS MAINTENANCE October 12, 2026 NOTICE INVITING BIDS 2027-01 BUILDING MODIFICATIONS 1. Purpose of the Procurement and Period of Performance VVTA is requesting Bids from qualified contractors to provide labor and materials for Building Modifications for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Maintenance. The period of performance for this contract is estimated at 180 days. 2. Obtaining the Invitation for Bid (IFB) Document IFB documents may be obtained from VVTA, in person at 17150 Smoke Tree Street, Hesperia, CA 92345-8305, electronically at www.vvta.org/Procurement or via www.publicpurchase.com. Documents are also available via email request to cplasting@vvta.org. IFBs requested by courier or via USPS mail shall be packaged and sent only at the Bidders’ expense. 3. Public Bid Opening and Submittal Requirements There will be a Public Bid Opening and Bids must be received before 3:00 PM (PST), Thursday, November 19, 2026. Bid Opening will be at the VVTA address below in room A104 (Board Room.) 3.1. Bid packages will be accepted at the following address: Victor Valley Transit Authority Attn: Christine Plasting, Procurement Manager 17150 Smoke Tree Street Hesperia, CA 92345-8305 (760) 995-3583 3.2. Envelopes, boxes, or electronic submissions via publicpurchase.com shall contain Bids clearly labeled with VVTA’s IFB number and the solicitation title: “VVTA IFB 2027-01 BUIDING MODIFICATIONS FOR HYDROGEN FUEL CELL BUS MAINTENANCE.” 3.3. Bidders are to submit to VVTA either one (1) hard copy of the Bid and one (1) electronic copy via thumb/flash drive OR via www.publicpurchase.com. A Bid is deemed to be late if it is received by VVTA after the deadline stated above. Bids received after the submission deadline shall be returned, unopened to the Bidder. It is the Bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure that the Bids are received by the date and time stated above. 4. Bonds Bid Bond- Each Bid must be accompanied by a certified or cashier's check, or by a corporate surety bond. Check or Bid bond shall be in an amount not less than 10% of the total Bid. A Performance Bond and Payment Bond may be required by the contractor awarded after the notice of intent to award. 5. Prevailing Wage Minimum wage rates for this project have been predetermined by the Secretary of Labor. If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the prevailing wage rates as determined by the State for similar labor classifications, the Contractor and his/her subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rate. In accordance with provisions of Section 1773.2 (amended 1977) of the California Labor Code copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the State Director of Industrial Relations and are available at the California Department of Industrial Relations' Internet web site at http://www.dir.ca.gov/oprl/DPreWageDetermination.htm. Future effective general prevailing wage rates, which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations, are referenced but not printed. Copies of the prevailing wage rates are on file with VVTA and available upon request. This work falls under the Davis-Bacon Act, as amended (40 U.S.C. 276a to a-7) and that contractor shall supply VVTA with certified payroll documentation. The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts will apply to contractors and subcontractors performing construction, alteration, or repair with federally funded or assisted contracts of $2,000 or more. Under this Act, contractors shall be required to pay wages specified in a wage determination made by the Secretary of Labor. In addition, contractors shall be required to pay wages not less than once a week. A current copy of the Davis Bacon Wage Determinations i