Dana Elementary 6 Classrooms

The project involves the construction of a new six-classroom building at Dana Elementary School in Nipomo, California, under the jurisdiction of the Division of the State Architect. The scope encompasses complete site development including selective demolition, earthwork, concrete foundations, structural steel, wood framing, roofing, and installation of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, and communication systems. Interior work includes gypsum board, finishes, casework, and specialties, while exterior improvements include asphalt paving, fencing, and turf planting. The contract requires strict adherence to California Building Code, Title 24 energy standards, NFPA 72, ASTM standards, and DSA-specific inspection forms. All materials must be delivered to the site in manufacturer’s unopened packaging, protected from moisture and direct sunlight, and properly labeled with grade stamps, identification markers, and compliance documentation. Performance is governed by defined dates: Notice to Proceed may be issued within 90 days of award, work may begin September 2, 2026, and final completion is mandated by December 3, 2027, with time being of the essence. Payment is governed by Article 9, requiring certified payroll, material invoices, and Schedule of Values, but no remittance details or electronic invoicing system are specified. The award will go to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder without a formal scoring matrix. Contractors must submit sealed, paper bids by the August 25, 2026 deadline to the Lucia Mar Unified School District Business Department, with no electronic submissions permitted. Mandatory bid forms include the Bid Guarantee, Bid Bond, Non-Collusion Declaration, Contractor’s Certificate for Workers’ Compensation, DVBE Participation Statement if applicable, and Substitution Request Form, all requiring permanent blue ink signatures. The bidder must provide a full-time, authorized Superintendent, hold coordination meetings within two weeks of mobilization, and avoid any substitutions without written Architect approval and without increasing the contract sum. Insurance requirements include Builder’s Risk, Workers’ Compensation with $1 million minimum coverage, and Additional Insured status primary to the District’s policy. The Contractor assumes full responsibility for the site, materials, and equipment from the start of work through final completion, and must perform comprehensive cleaning upon completion or face a deductive change order. Special inspections are required for remote suppliers, and unannounced field reviews may occur. Final acceptance is contingent upon successful on-site testing, submission of as-built drawings, PTO documentation, equipment warranties, and commissioning reports, all of which must be