EC-ECW Wellness Path Project

The EC-ECW Wellness Path Project, solicitation number 1821-26/27, is a construction contract issued by the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) for the development of new pedestrian walkways, green pods, and relaxation areas within the parking lots of the Education Center and Education Center West facilities in Downey, California. The project requires a qualified contractor with a valid Class-B General Contractor’s License and DIR registration to provide all labor, materials, and equipment. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on the base bid. Key deadlines include a mandatory pre-bid conference on September 25, 2026, a substitution request deadline of September 30, 2026, and a final bid submission deadline of October 16, 2026, via the PlanetBids system. The project must be completed within 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with a baseline construction schedule due within 7 days and a submittal log due within 15 days of that notice. Financial security requirements include a bid bond of 10% of the bid amount, and the successful awardee must provide performance and payment bonds totaling 100% of the annual estimated contract amount. Liquidated damages for project delays are set at 1,000 dollars per day. Contractors must adhere to strict compliance standards, including California and Federal prevailing wage laws, the Drug-Free Workplace Act, and Education Code requirements for background checks and fingerprinting for personnel interacting with pupils. Additionally, the project must comply with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and California Building Code Chapter 11.