Group 5A Shade Shelters At 6 Sites

The San Diego Unified School District is soliciting bids for Project No. CC27-0309-52-00-00, which entails the turn-key furnishing and installation of tensioned fabric shade shelters at six elementary school sites: Alcott, Field, Garfield, Sherman, Washington, and Franklin. The scope of work includes site preparation, cast-in-place concrete foundations, structural design by a California registered Structural Engineer, and the installation of safety padding, asphalt paving, and pavement markings. Specific requirements include door hardware installation at Franklin Elementary and compliance with DSA and CBC Title 24 standards. The project estimate is between 990,000 and 1,200,000 dollars, including specific allowances for legal disposal, unforeseen soil conditions, after-hours lighting, and underground utility location. Bids must be submitted via PlanetBids by September 28, 2026, and require a mandatory site visit on September 10, 2026. A bid security of 10 percent of the bid value is required, along with performance and payment bonds. The district mandates a 3 percent Disabled Veteran Business participation rate and requires all subcontractors to be listed with their DIR Registration Numbers. Work hours are strictly limited to 3 PM to 11 PM during the instructional school year to minimize disruption. Evaluation is based on responsiveness and responsibility, with final acceptance subject to a Board meeting. Contractors must adhere to prevailing wage rates and provide a site safety plan conforming to DSA Bulletin BU-24-05.