Addendum 1 Narrative.pdf

This is Addendum No. 1 to the bid documents for the Baker Family Learning Center Expansion project issued by San Bernardino County's Project and Facilities Management Department. The addendum, dated September 24, 2026, incorporates three key documents into the bid package: a Utility Plan (Sheet 1 of 1), As-Built Irrigation Drawings (Sheets L2 and L3), and an Existing Roof Warranty Certificate. All bidders are required to acknowledge receipt of this addendum by referencing its number and date on the Bid Form. The project involves a 3,514 square foot expansion of the Baker Family Learning Center in Muscoy, California, including three building additions with structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, interior, and site improvements, plus Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades. The sealed bid submission deadline remains September 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with a mandatory pre-bid meeting held on September 17, 2026. The contract term is 300 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,500 per calendar day for delays beyond the contract time.

The project construction estimate ranges from $2.8 million to $3.2 million, with bid security required at ten percent of the base bid submitted as either a certified check or surety bond. The successful bidder must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds, each equal to 100 percent of the contract price, within ten calendar days of award. Structural design incorporates a geotechnical investigation from February 2026 and follows design standards per NDS 2018, AISC 360-16, ASCE 7-22, and IBC 2024. All bidders must hold a valid California State Contractor's Class "B" license and register with the County's ePro electronic procurement system prior to submission. The project is subject to prevailing wage rates established by the California Director of Industrial Relations, with weekly certified payroll submissions required. Compliance with California Air Resources Board regulations is mandatory, with submission of CARB compliance certificates required. All subcontractors must be listed in the bid and registered with the Department of Industrial Relations.