Vista Continuation High School Modernization: Bus Drop-Off Shade Canopy with ALTERNATE

Kern High School District is requesting bids for design and installation of a turn-key pre-engineered bus drop-off shade canopy at Vista Continuation High School under Bid No. 6947, with bids due October 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PDT and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PDT at the job trailer located at 200 P Street, Bakersfield, California. Prime contractors must hold California license types C-61 and D-34; prequalification of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing subcontractors (C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43, and C-46) is mandatory under Public Contract Code section 20111.6.

The scope encompasses structural members, roof paneling, welding, bolting, grouting, concrete foundations with excavation and reinforcing steel, gutters, schedule 40 downspouts, powder coat finishing, and fasteners, brackets, equipment supports, hangers, and sheet metal flashings. Prime contractors are responsible for locating and protecting existing underground utilities, coordinating with electrical contractors for light fixture installation, submitting as-built documentation reflecting field modifications, and managing work through Procore cloud-based project management. Contractors must comply with the California Incidental Take Permit and associated mortality reduction and den management plans. The contract excludes temporary fencing, temporary toilets, and dumpsters.

The estimated bid value is $372,912.76 with an estimated project duration of 490 calendar days. Bid bonds of 10% of bid amount, performance bonds of 100%, and payment bonds of 100% are required. Liquidated damages are $2,000 per calendar day. Prequalification questionnaires and financial statements must be submitted no later than ten business days prior to bid opening; prequalification announcement must occur no later than five business days before opening. Bid documents are available electronically at no cost to listed prospective bidders. Questions should be directed to Kristan McWhorter at 661-827-3208 or kristan_mcwhorter@kernhigh.org.