Oxnard College OE Marine Center

The project involves structural and non-structural modifications to Area D of the Occupational Education building at Oxnard College, with no new floor area added. The scope includes reducing the existing bookstore space to create new classrooms, offices, storage, a wet prep room, and an aquarium to support the college’s marine biology curriculum, with the aquarium and its equipment to be owned and operated by the college. Work will involve installing non-structural cold-formed metal stud walls, selective cutting and patching of existing concrete slabs, and comprehensive modifications to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to accommodate the revised layout. The fire alarm system across all areas of the OE building—A, B, C, and D—will be fully replaced. In addition to interior work, the project includes new shade structures and site improvements. All materials and installations must comply with the California Electric Code, NFPA, ANSI, UL, and other applicable industry standards, with inspection and acceptance occurring on-site by the college district, architect, and project inspector. All work must meet or exceed the most restrictive requirement in case of conflicting specifications. The solicitation number is 20260804012, issued by the Ventura County Community College District under NAICS code 236220 for educational facility construction. The response deadline is August 27, 2026, and performance will occur at the Oxnard College campus in Oxnard, California, with a ZIP code of 93033. Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format, organized by specification section, with bookmarking required for documents exceeding ten pages. Submittals include operating instructions, record drawings, key schedules, maintenance plans, shop and field test reports, and original manufacturer manuals. Packaging and marking requirements mandate protection against environmental damage, proper labeling with ASTM and UL certifications, and tagging of reinforcing steel per placement drawings. No contract clause numbers from the FAR are identified; instead, procedural requirements are defined through construction specification sections such as submittals, substitutions, and materials handling. The basis of award, contract type, pricing, and evaluation factors are not specified in the documentation. Payment, accounting, and contracting officer details are not provided, but submission of applications for progress payment and certified invoices is required. All materials must be new, defect-free, and certified by nationally recognized testing laboratories, with strict adherence to preservation, storage, and installation conditions to ensure performance and longevity.