Palmdale School District ELOP Center

Palmdale School District is soliciting sealed bids for primary site development of its ELOP Center in Palmdale, California, including utility infrastructure, roads, drives, walkways, parking lots, landscape work, modular building foundation preparation, shade structures, and play field surfacing, with bids due September 2, 2026, and mandatory prequalification of all general contractors and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing subcontractors pursuant to AB 2031.

The project is subject to California prevailing wage requirements and DIR registration. All bidders must hold a valid California contractor's license (Classification B) and comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements. Prequalification packages must be submitted through PQBIDS.COM at least ten business days prior to bid opening. Attendance at the mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Palmdale School District HPLE Office (37230 37th Street East, Palmdale, CA 93552) is required; failure to attend will result in bid rejection.

The estimated project value exceeds $15 million. The base bid must include a $300,000 contingency amount and 10-percent bid security in the form of cash, certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond. Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount are required prior to work commencement. Contract award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The owner will retain 5 percent of progress payments.

The project has an estimated start date of September 14, 2026, with a 280 calendar day completion duration and place of performance at 40th Street East and East Avenue Q in Palmdale, California. Sealed bids are due by 1:00 p.m. on September 2, 2026, at Palmdale School District, 39210 10th Street East, Palmdale, CA 93550. Bidders must submit a non-collusion affidavit, certificates regarding exclusion of asbestos and lead products, workers' compensation certification, drug-free workplace certification, DVBE participation forms, fingerprinting certifications, and proof of attendance at the mandatory pre-bid meeting.