OHS Softball Field Project

Oceanside Unified School District is requesting bids on comprehensive improvements to Oceanside High School's softball field under RFB 2027-01-005B, with bids due September 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory site walk on August 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. This is a public works project subject to prevailing wage requirements and California Prevailing Wage Act compliance.

The scope includes sod installation and infield redefining; removal and replacement of the infield with Gail Materials Pro Gold Softball Infield Mix (stabilized) at 4-inch depth with laser leveling; installation of 10-foot tall chain link fence to match existing structures with a 10-foot wide double swing gate and 42-inch by 104-inch fence panel; new bullpen curb and 4-inch decorative stone surfacing using California Gold stabilized decomposed granite; new concrete walkway and steps with 1-inch diameter galvanized handrail on the west side; new bullpen chain link fencing and gates with 2-inch mesh; new CMU retaining wall on the north side with Arizona River Rock rip-rap before catch basin; and a new 130-foot long by 6-foot tall right field chain link pedestrian fence with gate. Irrigation adjustment to address outfield watering is also required.

Bidders must hold a valid California State Contractor's license (Classification A-General Engineering or B-General Building) and be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations at bid opening. Bid security equal to 10% of the maximum bid amount is required via certified check, cashier's check, or California-admitted surety bond. Performance and payment bonds, each equal to 100% of the total contract amount, must be provided prior to contract execution. Comprehensive general liability insurance with $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate limits, automobile liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance at statutory limits are mandatory.

Work is estimated to begin November 2, 2026 and must be completed by December 31, 2026. Liquidated damages are set at $500 per calendar day for failure to meet the completion deadline. Retention is limited to 5% of progress payments. Clarification requests are due August 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with responses provided by August 27. The District will award to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on base contract price without consideration of additive or deductive items. Board ratification is anticipated October 13, 2026, with Notice of Intent to Award posted October 14.