Request for Qualifications and Proposals for Division of State Architect (DSA) Approved Inspector For Multiple District-wide Projects

Kern High School District is requesting qualifications and proposals for Division of State Architect (DSA) Approved Inspector services for multiple district-wide projects under RFQP No. 7301, with sealed proposals due October 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time. Respondents must hold California DSA Approved Certification and applicable state professional services licensure. The solicitation carries a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal under California Public Contract Code 10115.1, and is designated a prevailing wage project subject to California Labor Code requirements.

The scope encompasses inspection services for construction projects receiving DSA approval across the district. Services commence November 3, 2026 for a 365-calendar-day project duration. Contractors and subcontractors must pay prevailing wage rates per Department of Industrial Relations standards, maintain certified payroll records, and submit electronic certified payroll reports weekly to the State's Compliance Monitoring Unit. Prevailing wage rates are available at the Owner's office, on www.dir.ca.gov, and posted at the job site.

The anticipated award date is November 2, 2026. Sealed proposals will be publicly opened in Conference Room A at the Kern High School District Office of Business Services, 5801 Sundale Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93309. No pre-bid meeting or Q&A session is scheduled. RFQP specifications are available on www.kernhigh.org; printed copies are available at the Business Services reception desk upon request. Inquiries should be directed to Kristan McWhorter at the Kern High School District's Business Services Department. No bid bond, payment bond, or performance bond is required. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject all bids and waive irregularities in bidding.

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