EAST FORK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPETiTIVE BIDS
1. Separate sealed bids will be received by East Fork Fire Protection
District care of District Fire Chief, Minden, Nevada, for the work set forth
in the Scope of Work Documents for the Training Prop Project. The
bids shall be received on or before 2:00 PM, July 28, 2023, at the East
Fork Fire Protection District Office, 1694 County Road, Minden, Nevada
89423. Bids will be subsequently opened and read aloud starting at 2:01
PST at the East Fork Fire Protection Office, 1694 County Road, Minden,
Nevada 89423. A thorough review will be conducted by the District to
ensure that the bid is responsive and responsible. The District will make
a recommendation for award to the District Board on August 15, 2023, at
their regularly scheduled meeting.
2. The scheduled work for the Training Prop Project located at 1699
County Road, Minden, Nevada 89423, consists of the modification and
erection of shipping containers in a configuration mimicking a four-story
structure. Site improvements will include the installation of curb, gutter,
concrete slabs, sidewalks, and footings. Utilities, including a single fire
hydrant, are also required. A fifth level designed for rope rescue training
is included as Alternate Bid Item 1.
3. The shipping containers necessary for the project have been
purchased and are on site and not a part of this bid.
4. No proposal will be considered unless accompanied by a bid security
in the form of a Certified or Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond, in an amount
not less than five percent (5%) of the bid.
5. Documents may be found online at eastforkfire.org under the Bid
Posting and RFP tab.
6. Hard copies of the Bid Documents will be available starting at 8:00
AM June 26, 2023, and may be obtained at the East Fork Fire Protection
Office. The minimum licensing requirement is set forth by the Nevada
State Contractors Board. The contractor must be capable of being
bonded for this project.
7. East Fork Fire Protection District contact: Tod F. Carlini, District Fire
Chief. Phone: (775) 782-9048.
8. The Prevailing Wage as established by the State Labor Commission
shall be paid on projects with a contract price of $100,000 or more. The
State Labor Commissioner has not assigned a Public Works Project
Number to this project. NRS 338.147 provides for a 5 percent bidder
preference to bidders who qualify for the preference. The requirements
for the preference are detailed in the contract documents.
9. A pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday July 12, 2023,
at 1:00 pm at 1699 County Road, Minden, Nevada. Bidders are
encouraged to attend and participate in the conference, but it is not
mandatory.
10. The project will require the successful contractor to follow the plans
and specifications as designed. A building permit is pending the award of
the contract. All reviews have been completed. Special inspections will
be required.
11. The owner reserves the right to perform certain aspects of the work
both prior to and during construction, which may result in change orders
reducing the base bid amount. Examples of such work include cutting
window and door openings and construction of forcible entry training
doors.
East Fork Fire Protection District
By: __/s/______________________ Dated: June 22, 2023
Tod F. Carlini, District Fire Chief
Pub Date: June 28, July 5, 12, 2023 Ad # 34772
