Vista Continuation High School Modernization: Floor Coverings

Kern High School District is requesting bids for floor coverings installation and materials at Vista Continuation High School as part of a modernization project (Bid No. 6933), with bids due October 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PDT and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and job walk on October 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the job site (200 P Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304).

Bidders must hold a California C-15 contractor license and be prequalified as prime contractors under Public Contract Code Section 20111.6, with prequalification questionnaires due at least ten business days before bid opening and prequalification status maintained for at least five business days prior. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements per the Department of Industrial Relations, with certified weekly payroll reporting through the eCPR system.

The scope includes all labor and materials for resilient flooring, carpeting, luxury vinyl plank flooring, resilient base, and accessories. Project duration is 490 calendar days on a lump-sum award basis. The estimated bid value is $303,213.11. Liquidated damages of $2,000 per calendar day apply for non-performance or failure to meet completion deadlines or milestone deliverables.

Bonding and insurance requirements include a 10% bid bond, 100% performance bond, and 100% payment bond (required for contracts exceeding $25,000); Comprehensive General Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate; Workers' Compensation; and Comprehensive Auto Liability with combined single limits of $1,000,000. Plans and specifications are available at no cost through Blueprint Service Company or via download through PlanetBids. Prospective bidders should direct questions to Kristan McWhorter at the Kern High School District Business Services Department, 661-827-3208 or kristan_mcwhorter@kernhigh.org.