Vista Continuation High School Modernization: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

Kern High School District is requesting bids for a complete and functioning HVAC system for Vista Continuation High School Modernization at 200 P Street, Bakersfield, California, 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 site.

The scope encompasses metal ducts, air duct accessories, packaged outdoor air-handling units, split-system air-conditioners, insulated refrigerant piping, commercial kitchen mechanical equipment with hoods and Ansul systems, fire and smoke dampers, vibration isolators, and associated piping, ducting, hangers, and supports. The contractor must provide testing, adjusting, and balancing services; complete controls system programming and training; coring and sleeving for penetrations; roof jacks and flashing; commissioning documentation; temporary and permanent filtration; and as-built documentation reflecting any field modifications. Prime contractors are responsible for all project management billings, submittals, and schedule updates through the Procore cloud-based platform and must comply with the California Incidental Take Permit and associated mortality reduction and den management requirements. The estimated project duration is 490 calendar days.

The estimated bid value is $2,187,660 on a lump-sum basis, with a 10 percent Bid Bond requirement and 100 percent Performance and Payment Bond requirements. Liquidated damages are assessed at $2,000 per calendar day.

Prospective bidders must submit prequalification questionnaires and financial statements no later than ten business days prior to bid opening, with prequalified status announced five business days before the bid due date. The prime contractor must hold a California C-4 (General Contractor) license, with additional MEP subcontractor prequalification required for C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43, and C-46 licensed trades. Questions may be directed to Kristan McWhorter at 661-827-3208 or kristan_mcwhorter@kernhigh.org.

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