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Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

East Palo Alto City is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, Cummings Loft Project, identified under Solicitation ID: FA-15. Work is to be performed near 2415 University Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA in San Mateo County.

General Project Description

This project involves tenant improvement of a 1,183 square foot cold shell space on the intermediate level of an existing building, which has retail downstairs and residential upstairs. The scope of work includes updating Unit #33 to an office space (occupancy "B") by constructing new interior partitions, performing new Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) work for office spaces, a kitchenette, and a unisex restroom. It also requires the installation of new fire alarm and life safety devices, relocation of the entry door, enlargement of one existing window, and addition of two new windows. Mobilization/Demobilization includes hazardous materials investigation and abatement.

General Bid Items

  • Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Mobilization /Demobilization (includes hazardous materials investigation and abatement for the project)
  • Quantity: 115  Unit: SF  Work Item: Remove Exterior Walls
  • Quantity: 1  Unit: EA  Work Item: Remove Doors
  • Quantity: 1170  Unit: SF  Work Item: Interior Partition wall framing
  • Quantity: 4  Unit: EA  Work Item: Door and Window Framing
  • Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Lower & Upper Cabinet - 24" Wide
  • Quantity: 5  Unit: EA  Work Item: Solid Core Wood Doors
  • Quantity: 1  Unit: EA  Work Item: Aluminum -Glass Storefront Doors
  • Quantity: 4770  Unit: SF  Work Item: Wall Patching and Texturing
  • Quantity: 4770  Unit: SF  Work Item: Wall Painting Interior
  • Quantity: 6  Unit: EA  Work Item: Door
  • Quantity: 402  Unit: SF  Work Item: INTERFACE SASHIKO STITCH INDIGO PATTERN : ASHLAR
  • Quantity: 402  Unit: SF  Work Item: INTERFACE ZEN STITCH INDIGO PATTERN : ASHLAR
  • Quantity: 402  Unit: SF  Work Item: Floor Concrete Finishing
  • Quantity: 340  Unit: LF  Work Item: Rubber Wall Base
  • Quantity: 30  Unit: LF  Work Item: Granite Counter top Finish
  • Quantity: 30  Unit: LF  Work Item: Backsplash tile
  • Quantity: 32  Unit: SQFT  Work Item: TC1- TILEBAR 24"X24"PORCELAIN TILE NOLITA BLACK & WHITE, MATTE
  • Quantity: 29  Unit: EA  Work Item: CEILING CLOUDS.24" DIA.CIRCLES, 1" THICK THEORY 3006 - SPICE 020
  • Quantity: 37  Unit: EA  Work Item: CEILING CLOUDS. 24" DIA. CIRCLES, 1" THICK FELT 9900 - IVORY 3206
  • Quantity: 105  Unit: SQFT  Work Item: CARVED SURFACE FF090 SOUNDCORE: GRUNER SND113 BLIZZARD PSH515
  • Quantity: 120  Unit: SQFT  Work Item: CARVED SURFACE FF090 SOUNDCORE: TERRACOTTA SND141, WOOL: BLIZZARD PSH515
  • Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: HVAC SYSTEM
  • Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: EVR SYSTEM
  • Quantity: 160  Unit: LF  Work Item: Ducting
  • Quantity: 5  Unit: EA  Work Item: Register
  • Quantity: 5  Unit: EA  Work Item: Return
  • Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Install Pipe works for Water lines, vents, and Waste pipe
  • Quantity: 2  Unit: EA  Work Item: L1-FLUXWERX
  • Quantity: 2  Unit: EA  Work Item: L2-FLUXWERS
  • Quantity: 4  Unit: EA  Work Item: L3-FLUXWERS
  • Quantity: 6  Unit: EA  Work Item: L4-FLUXWERX
  • Quantity: 3  Unit: EA  Work Item: L5-FOCAL POINT
  • Quantity: 24  Unit: LF  Work Item: L6-ARKA
  • Quantity: 26  Unit: EA  Work Item: Duplex, Quad, GFCI outlets
  • Quantity: 8  Unit: EA  Work Item: Data Outlet
  • Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: New 200 AMP panel, New Meter
  • Quantity: 1  Unit: EA  Work Item: Kitchen Accessories
  • Quantity: 1  Unit: EA  Work Item: Restroom Accessories
  • Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Fire Alarm Integration
  • Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Furniture
  • Quantity: 1  Unit: EA  Work Item: 24’’ x 24’’ Permanent Project Funding Sign

NAICS Classification

NAICS 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (General contractor for tenant improvement of an office space in an existing commercial building.), NAICS 238130 – Framing Contractors (Installation of new interior partitions, door framing, and window framing.), NAICS 238310 – Drywall and Insulation Contractors (Installation of gypsum board assemblies and sound attenuation blankets.), NAICS 238320 – Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (Wall patching, texturing, and interior wall painting.), NAICS 238330 – Flooring Contractors (Installation of carpet, concrete finishing, and rubber wall base.), NAICS 238340 – Tile and Terrazzo Contractors (Installation of backsplash tile, porcelain tile, and granite finishes for countertops.), NAICS 238210 – Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (Installation of new electrical systems, wiring, outlets, panels, fire alarm integration, and lighting fixtures.), NAICS 238220 – Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (Installation of new HVAC systems including ducting and registers, and plumbing works for water lines, vents, and waste piping in kitchenette and restroom.), NAICS 238910 – Site Preparation Contractors (Demolition of existing elements and hazardous materials investigation and abatement as part of mobilization.), NAICS 238150 – Glass and Glazing Contractors (Installation of aluminum-glass storefront doors and new windows.), NAICS 238390 – Other Building Finishing Contractors (Installation of kitchen accessories, restroom accessories, furniture, and permanent project signage.)

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on December 24, 2025, and was last updated on December 23, 2025. All bids and/or proposals are due on January 6, 2026.

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