District-Wide Annual Contract for Hazardous Abatement at Various Sites

The Kern High School District is soliciting bids for a district-wide annual contract for hazardous materials abatement at various sites. The project is anticipated to start on October 1, 2026, with an initial duration of 365 calendar days, though the agreement may be extended year-by-year for up to five years. The scope includes providing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform abatement tasks as defined by individual District Work Orders. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on financial standing, general competency, and industry reputation. Bidders must possess a C-22 contractor's license and submit their sealed bids by September 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Required submission documents include a 10 percent bid bond, a contractor's qualification questionnaire, and certifications regarding a drug-free workplace, worker's compensation, and the Iran Contracting Act. For contracts exceeding 25,000 dollars, both payment and performance bonds are required. This is a prevailing wage project governed by California Labor Code Part 7 Chapter I, and contractors must provide fingerprinting certification for all personnel who may come into contact with pupils. The contractor is responsible for strict adherence to Cal/OSHA, NESHAPS, and DTSC standards for waste packaging, labeling, and transport. All work is subject to final visual inspection and written acceptance by the HMS, Inc. Project Manager. Payment is structured based on the duration of the work order: for projects of 60 days or less, 95 percent is paid upon acceptance and 5 percent upon recording a Notice of Completion; for projects exceeding 60 days, monthly payments are made based on the percentage of work completed. Liquidated damages are set at 1,000 dollars per day.