Bid Notice.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 6940
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- Kern County, California
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This Bid Notice, issued by the Kern High School District's Business Services Department, solicits bids for the Vista Continuation High School Modernization: Fire Sprinklers project (Bid No. 6940). The project involves providing a complete fire sprinkler system installation from the connection point 12 inches above finished floor, including all risers, piping, sprinkler heads, fittings, supports, braces, hangers, fasteners, anchorages, valves, shut-offs, testing, and disinfecting to produce a fully operational system. The bid was posted on September 30, 2026, with bids due by October 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM PDT. A mandatory 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. The project has an estimated duration of 490 calendar days with an estimated bid value of $379,537.14. Responses must be submitted in paper format with line item pricing, and the award will be made on a lump sum basis to a single contractor.
Bidders must be licensed C-16 contractors and are required to submit prequalification questionnaires and financial statements no later than ten business days prior to the bid opening, with prequalification announcement required five business days before the bid due date. 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 through the PlanetBids vendor portal, with initial plan sets provided at no cost to listed prospective bidders and additional sets available for purchase. Contact information for inquiries is provided through Kristan McWhorter at the Kern High School District's Business Services Department in Bakersfield, California.
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Kern High School District
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Bid Bond
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Vista Continuation High School Modernization: Fire Sprinklers Bid No. 6940
Title Vista Continuation High School Modernization: Fire Sprinklers Invitation # Bid No. 6940
Posting Date 09/30/2026 10:05 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 51582 - Sprinkler Systems And Parts, Lawn And Turf 91200 - Construction Services, General (Incl. Maintenance And Repair Services) 34084 - Sprinkler Heads and Systems
License Requirements C-16
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 $379,537.14 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
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Contact Info Kristan McWhorter 661-827-3208 kristan_mcwhorter@kernhigh.org
Bids to Business Services Department Owner's Agent Kern High School District 5801 Sundale Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93309
Scope of Services Provide a complete fire sprinkler system from connection point (12” above finished floor), including risers, piping, sprinkler heads, fittings, supports, braces, hangers, fasteners, anchorages, valves, shut offs, testing, disinfecting etc. to produce a complete and working system.
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.
You may submit your Pre-Qualification Questionnaire at
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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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