Culinary Arts Modernization Project

The William S. Hart Union High School District is soliciting bids for the Culinary Arts Modernization Project (Bid Package WSH2511A), a comprehensive construction initiative targeting culinary arts classroom upgrades across six high schools in Santa Clarita, California. The project requires a single prime contractor with a Class B (General Contractor) license to remove and replace existing countertops, sinks, and electrical infrastructure at Bowman, Canyon, Golden Valley, Valencia, West Ranch, and William S. Hart High Schools. Specifically, the work is divided into two phases: Phase 1 will occur during Winter Break from December 22, 2025, to January 9, 2026, focusing on quartz countertops at Canyon and William S. Hart High Schools and electrical work across all sites, while Phase 2 is scheduled from March 25, 2026, to June 30, 2026, and will involve installing new stainless steel countertops with integral sinks at the remaining four schools. A mandatory job walk is scheduled for October 15, 2025, at 10:00 am at Golden Valley High School, and electronic bid responses must be submitted via the District's eProcurement Portal by November 3, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage laws, provide various mandatory certifications, and meet comprehensive insurance requirements.

The procurement appears open to all qualifying contractors, with an emphasis on encouraging participation from Disabled Veterans Business Enterprises (DVBE). The project includes a $50,000 owner-controlled allowance and will be executed under the Statewide Educational Wrap Up Program (SEWUP) Joint Powers Authority, which provides an Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) with approximately $800 million in total liability coverage. Contractors must register with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), maintain a Workers' Compensation Experience Modification Rate of 1.25 or less, and have zero Serious and Willful violations in the past five years. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the district requires extensive documentation including asbestos-free material certifications, background check clearances, and drug-free workplace declarations. Though a specific total project budget is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the work across six high schools, combined with the detailed insurance and compliance requirements, suggests a significant investment in modernizing the district's culinary arts educational facilities.