Vista Continuation High School Modernization: Metal Framing, Cement Plaster and Drywall

Kern High School District is requesting bids for metal framing, cement plaster, and drywall work at Vista Continuation High School Modernization (Bid No. 6930) with bids due October 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and a pre-bid meeting and job walk on October 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. This is a prevailing wage project subject to Department of Industrial Relations compliance and mandatory prequalification of the prime contractor.

The scope encompasses cold-formed and light-gauge metal framing, gypsum board systems, and exterior portland cement plaster (stucco) systems with acrylic finish coat and all accessories, including access doors. Bidders must hold a valid C-9 or C-35 contractor license. Prequalification questionnaires and financial statements are due ten business days prior to bid opening, with prequalification announcement required five business days before that.

The estimated bid value is $3,700,522.34 for a lump-sum award. The project timeline is 490 calendar days with completion deadlines and milestone requirements defined in the Construction Manager's Construction Schedule. Liquidated damages are $2,000 per calendar day for failure to meet deadlines or milestones.

A bid bond equal to 10 percent of the bid amount is required, along with payment and performance bonds each at 100 percent. Comprehensive General Liability insurance is required at Requirement C level ($5,000,000 per occurrence, $10,000,000 aggregate), plus workers' compensation, auto liability, course of construction/builder's risk, contractors pollution liability with a 10-year extended reporting period, and asbestos abatement coverage. The District retains no more than 5% on progress payments and allows substitution of securities for retention funds.

Plans and specifications are available for download at https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/14319/portal-home or in hard copy from Blueprint Service Company. Contact Kristan McWhorter at 661-827-3208 or kristan_mcwhorter@kernhigh.org with questions.