Computer Lab Upgrade in H229 Project at Santiago Canyon College

Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is requesting sealed bids for a Computer Lab Upgrade in Building H229 at Santiago Canyon College under Bid #1504, with proposals due September 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The contractor must hold a valid California Contractors License classification C-7 (Low Voltage Systems). Good Faith Participation Goals apply: 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs), 50% Local Hires, and 25% Local Businesses. All bidders and designated subcontractors (those performing work valued at more than one-half of one percent of total bid) must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) at bid submission.

The scope is general construction services for computer laboratory upgrade including labor, materials, equipment, tools, utility and transportation services. The contract time is 115 calendar days from Notice to Proceed to Final Completion, with liquidated damages for delays. The District reserves the right to add an allowance for unforeseen electrical, low-voltage, and structural conditions. Prevailing wage requirements apply under California Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., and the project is subject to the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA).

Bid security of 10% of the maximum bid amount is required. Performance and labor/materials payment bonds, each equal to 100% of the contract price, are required prior to work commencement. Contractors must comply with CARB requirements, maintain workers' compensation insurance, maintain a drug-free workplace, and document monthly and at project completion compliance with local hire and business participation requirements.

An optional job walk is scheduled for August 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Humanities Building entrance. Pre-bid questions are due August 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. via the District's Pre-Bid Clarification Form to facilitiesbid@rsccd.edu. Bid and contract documents are available at www.rsccd.edu beginning August 4, 2026. Sealed proposals are submitted to RSCCD Facility Planning, Construction and District Support Services, 2323 North Broadway, Suite 112, Santa Ana, California 92706.