Highland Elementary School Campus Improvements

The West Contra Costa Unified School District has issued an Invitation to Bid for the Highland Elementary School Campus Improvements project, identified by solicitation number 1000005154. Located in Richmond, California, the project scope involves remodeling staff and student restrooms within the administration and multipurpose buildings, implementing parking upgrades, and replacing the existing furnace and water heater. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based solely on the base bid amount. All work must comply with California Labor Code requirements, ensuring that all workers are paid the prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. Interested bidders must hold a Class B contractor license and submit their bids electronically through the District's online portal no later than 2:00 p.m. on October 7, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for September 23, 2026. To be considered, bidders must provide a bid security equal to ten percent of the total bid price, such as a bid bond from an admitted surety insurer. Upon contract award, the successful bidder is required to furnish both a 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond. The District will also apply a 5% retention on payments. For inquiries regarding contract documents, interested parties should contact the facilities procurement office via email.