ECC Ceramics Renovation and Addition

San Diego Community College District is requesting sealed bids for interior renovation and addition to its ceramics studio facility under Bid No. HH26270515, with bids due August 17, 2026 (per one section; another section states August 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM via PlanetBids), and a mandatory pre-bid site walk on August 6, 2026 at 1:30 AM at 4343 Ocean View Boulevard, San Diego. General contractors must hold a valid California Type B contractor's license.

The scope encompasses interior renovation of an existing building to relocate the ceramics studio, a small addition for kilns, and a new courtyard. The District will award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on total bid price only.

Compensation is a lump-sum bid price with three allowances: $150,000 for the STEAM program, $100,000 for biofiltration area above specification, and $100,000 for unforeseen utility coordination. The contract duration is 304 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Bid security of at least ten percent of the total bid price from a California-admitted surety company is required. All contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations and comply with prevailing wage requirements. Subcontractors performing work exceeding one-half of one percent of the total bid price must be designated at bid opening. The project is subject to the District's Owner Controlled Insurance Program and must comply with California Air Resources Board off-road diesel fuel regulations. Liquidated damages run $1,000 per day for the first 30 days of delay, $2,500 per day for days 30–60, and $5,000 per day beyond 60 days. The successful bidder must provide 100 percent performance and labor-and-materials payment bonds prior to contract execution.

Requests for Information are due August 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The final addendum will be issued by August 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The District anticipates awarding the contract on September 10, 2026 at a Board of Trustees Meeting. Bids remain valid for 120 calendar days from the due date.