PREQUALIFICATION - Bldg. 4 - Mail Services Remodel

The Building 4 Mail Services Remodel project at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California, involves the renovation of an approximately 1,200-square-foot mail room to improve operational efficiency, ergonomics, and safety. The scope of work includes the demolition of existing walls, flooring, T-bar ceilings, and outdated mailboxes, followed by the installation of new framing, finishes, lighting, and electrical conduit. A key feature of the remodel is the replacement of traditional mail slots with owner-furnished, contractor-installed smart lockers to modernize mail distribution. The project is estimated at a base bid of 260,000 dollars and must comply with 2025 California building codes. The procurement process begins with a prequalification phase, requiring prime contractors to demonstrate financial capacity, public works experience, and proper licensing. Key deadlines include a mandatory job walk on October 16, 2026, and a prequalification package submission deadline of October 23, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Successful contractors must adhere to a Community Workforce Agreement, pay prevailing wages, and maintain a minimum combined comprehensive single limit liability insurance of 2,000,000 dollars. Additionally, the winning bidder must provide a bid security of 10 percent, as well as performance and labor and material payment bonds.