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This is a Bid Notice from the Kern High School District in California for Vista Continuation High School Modernization work focused on acoustical ceilings and wall panels. The project scope includes providing an acoustical ceiling grid system and ceiling panels, along with vinyl tackboard and fiberglass reinforced panels. The bid opportunity, identified as Bid No. 6932, was posted on September 30, 2026, with sealed bids due on October 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM (PDT). A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM (PDT) at the job trailer located at 200 P Street, Bakersfield, California 93304; attendance at this meeting is not required. The project is estimated to have a duration of 490 calendar days, and the award will be made on a lump sum basis.

The estimated bid value for this project is $438,694.31. A C-2 license is required, and prequalification of the prime contractor and all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) subcontractors is mandatory, with prequalification questionnaires and financial statements due ten business days before the bid opening date. Contractors must be announced as prequalified no later than five business days before the bid opening. A bid bond of 10 percent, payment bond of 100 percent, and performance bond of 100 percent are required. Liquidated damages are set at $2,000.00 per calendar day. Specifications and addenda are available for download, with initial plan sets provided at no cost to listed prospective bidders through Blueprint Services Company. Contact for questions is Kristan McWhorter at 661-827-3208 or kristan_mcwhorter@kernhigh.org.

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Kern High School District

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Vista Continuation High School Modernization: Acoustical Ceilings & Wall Panels

Title Vista Continuation High School Modernization: Acoustical Ceilings & Wall Panels, Vinyl Tackboard, and Fiberglass Reinforced Panels

Invitation # Bid No. 6932 Posting Date 09/30/2026 9:49 AM (PDT)

Project Stage Bidding Bid Due Date 10/21/2026 2:00 PM (PDT)

Response Format Paper

Type Bid Response Types Line Items

Subcontractor Type of Award Lump Sum

Categories 11111 - Builder's Exchange & Plan Rooms 66500 - Plastics, Resins, Fiberglass: Construction, Forming, Laminating, And Molding Equipment, Accessories, And Supplies 91001 - Acoustical Ceilings And Walls: Cleaning, Installation, Restoration, Maintenance And Repair (Including Panel Wall Systems)

91075 - Wall And Ceiling Repair And Replacement (Including Drywalling) 91200 - Construction Services, General (Incl. Maintenance And Repair Services)

License Requirements C-2

Department Business Services Department Address 5801 Sundale Avenue

Bakersfield, California 93309

County Kern

Offer Valid Liquidated Damages $2,000.00 per calendar day Estimated Bid Value $438,694.31 Start/Delivery Date

Project Duration 490 Calendar Days

Bid Bond 10.00% Payment Bond 100.00%

Performance Bond 100.00%

Pre-Bid Meeting Yes Meeting Type Onsite

Date & Time 10/07/2026 10:00 AM (PDT) Address Meet at 200 P Street, Job Trailer, Bakersfield, CA 93304

Attendance Required No

Online Q&A No

Contact Info Kristan McWhorter 661-827-3208 kristan_mcwhorter@kernhigh.org

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Bids to Business Services Department Owner's Agent Kern High School District 5801 Sundale Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93309

Scope of Services Provide acoustical ceiling grid system and ceiling panels

Other Details Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 20111.6, prequalification of the prime contractor (bidder), and of its mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (“MEP”) subcontractors (C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43, and C-46), is required for the bidder to submit a bid on this project. Prospective bidders and their MEP subcontractors (1) are required to submit to the Owner a completed prequalification questionnaire and financial statement, on forms provided by the Owner, no later than ten business days prior to the date fixed for the public opening of sealed bids, and (2) must be announced as prequalified no later than five business days prior to the date fixed for the public opening of sealed bids.

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Notes Special Notices Specifications and addenda are available for download on this project. In the event you are unable to download and/or print electronic copies, the bid documents will be available at Blueprint Services Company, 1100 18th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301, (661) 327-2501. The initial set of plans and specifications are provided at no cost to listed Prospective Bidders, with subsequent sets available for purchase by contractors.

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