This is a public tender notice from the City of San Mateo, California, for the construction of a City Hall Office Remodel project. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 21, 2026, and will be opened at that time. A mandatory prebid conference will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM at City Hall. Questions regarding the bidding documents must be submitted via email to steve wu, facilities fleet services manager, no later than seven calendar days before bids are due. Responses will be emailed to eligible bidders no later than two days before bids are due. The required contractor's license is class B. Bidders must purchase a complete set of plans and specifications from Barker Blue to be eligible to bid. The estimated construction cost is $25,**** bids must be accompanied by a bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check for at least ten percent of the bid amount. The lowest responsible bidder must submit all required insurance, bonds, and signed agreements within ten days after bid opening. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Compliance with federal, state, and county health orders is required. Prevailing wage rates will apply to this project.
The bid notice states that sealed proposals shall be delivered to the city clerk, city hall, 330 west 20th avenue, san mateo, california ****, at or before 2:00 p. m. , thursday, may 21, 2026.
The city council may award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder as so reported or as the citys interest may dictate, city council may exercise its right to modify the award or to reject any or all bids.
The contractors license required for this contract is class b. listed subcontractors shall also possess the contractors license required for each specialty work specified andor possess a class b license. to the extent required by state law, any other contractors or subcontractors must hold a valid license in the appropriate classification for the work performed. licenses must be in good standing at the time the contract is awarded public contract code section ****.
The amount or the proceeds of said bond shall be forfeited to the city if the bidder depositing same does not, within 8 working days after the bidder has received notice from the city of san mateo that the contract has been awarded, sign and return the contract to the city and furnish the other items required under section 3, contract award and execution, of the special provisions.
On thursday, may 7, 2026 at 10:00 a. m. , a mandatory prebid conference shall be held at city hall, 330 w. 20th avenue, san mateo, ca ****, for purposes of clarifying and answering questions relative to the project. prospective bidders are encouraged to attend.
The estimated construction cost of this project is 25, ****.
