Vista Continuation High School Modernization: Sheet Metal, Metal Roofing, Metal Wall & Soffit Panels, and Expansion Control

Kern High School District is requesting bids for sheet metal, metal roofing, metal wall and soffit panels, and expansion control work at Vista Continuation High School in Bakersfield, California under Bid No. 6926, with sealed bids due October 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PDT. This is a prevailing wage public works project subject to Department of Industrial Relations compliance; contractors must be registered under Labor Code Section 1725.5 and submit certified weekly payroll via eCPR.

The scope requires furnishing and installing standing seam metal roofing with factory-formed panels, concealed or exposed fastener systems, ridge caps, hips, valleys, and all associated clips, brackets, and hardware for a complete and weather-tight roof system, plus metal wall and soffit panels, general building sheet metal, and expansion control systems. A C-43 contractor license is mandatory. Prequalification of the prime contractor and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing subcontractors is required per Public Contract Code section 20111.6, with completed prequalification questionnaires due ten business days before bid opening and prequalification announcements required five business days prior.

The estimated bid value is $1,328,311.73 for a lump sum award with an anticipated project duration of 490 calendar days. Liquidated damages are $2,000 per calendar day for failure to meet completion deadlines or milestones. A 10% bid bond, 100% payment bond, and 100% performance bond are required. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance must be $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate, along with workers' compensation, auto liability, and contractors pollution liability coverage. Retention will not exceed 5% of progress payments.

A non-mandatory pre-bid job walk is scheduled for October 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the job site (200 P Street, Bakersfield, California 93304). Plans and specifications are available through Blueprint Service Company or via the PlanetBids vendor portal. Direct inquiries to Kristan McWhorter or Richard J. Ruiz at the Kern High School District Business Services Department, 5801 Sundale Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93309.