RTU Replacement At Beattie Middle School And Highland Grove Elementary School

The Redlands Unified School District is soliciting bids for the replacement of Rooftop Units (RTUs) at Beattie Middle School and Highland Grove Elementary School in Highland, California. The selected contractor, who must hold a B License and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations, will provide all labor, materials, tools, and transportation necessary to complete the project in accordance with approved plans and specifications. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the District reserving the right to award the project as a whole or to individual vendors per site. The work must be completed within 60 calendar days from the notice to proceed. Key requirements include adherence to general prevailing wage rates, the submission of a noncollusion affidavit, and the provision of a bid bond totaling at least 5 percent of the maximum bid amount. Successful bidders must also provide performance and payment bonds from a California Admitted Surety Insurer and maintain a certificate of insurance per Civil Code section 3247. The District is seeking Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation and requires contractors to follow strict personnel screening and safety protocols, including OSHA compliance and the potential installation of physical barriers to protect students. Payments are generally made at 95 percent of the work value within 30 days of an undisputed request, though installations under 15,000 dollars may be paid at 100 percent.