PREQUALIFICATION - Bldg. 4 - Mail Services Remodel

Mt. San Antonio Community College District is conducting a prequalification phase for the Building 4 Mail Services Remodel project, with prequalification applications due October 23, 2026. Only contractors who receive a Prequalification Approval Letter following successful completion of this phase will be eligible to bid when the project is formally released for competitive bidding; no prior prequalifications by the District for other projects apply to this solicitation. A 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal applies.

The scope involves the remodel of approximately 1,200 square feet of existing space at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, California 91789, including demolition of interior walls, flooring, mailboxes, t-bar ceiling and panels, and lighting systems; installation of new walls, doors, windows, flooring, ceiling systems, lighting, electrical, data connections, and modifications to mechanical and fire sprinkler systems as required by the new floor plan. All work must comply with the 2025 California Building Standards Administrative Code, Title 24, and applicable building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy, fire, existing building, and green building standards codes. Detailed specifications reference specific manufacturers including Armstrong ceiling systems, Sherwin Williams paint, and Johnsonite resilient base.

Prequalification requires a current California contractor's license, Department of Industrial Relations registration, minimum $2,000,000 combined comprehensive single limit liability insurance, bondability through an A− rated California surety, completion of at least two public works projects within the past five years at 75 percent of cumulative average cost, reviewed or audited financial statements less than 14 months old, prevailing wage compliance capability, and a minimum rating score of 70 points on an 86-point evaluation scale. Financial capacity is determined using the lesser of ten times working capital or ten times net worth, augmented by Letter of Bank Credit if submitted.

The project is subject to a Community Workforce Agreement covering all on-site construction work, mandating prevailing wage compliance, union recognition, a 30 percent local resident employment goal for construction labor hours, and up to 30 percent apprentice utilization per craft. Contractors must execute a Letter of Assent forty-eight hours before commencing work. Standard workday is eight hours between 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., with overtime per prevailing wage determinations.

Bid bonds of 10% of bid amount, performance bonds of 100% of contract price, and payment bonds of 100% of contract price are required. All contractors and subcontractors must be DIR-registered throughout contract performance.