Vista Continuation High School Modernization: General Bid Package Miscellaneous Specialties

The Vista Continuation High School Modernization project, managed by the Business Services Department of Kern High School District, is soliciting bids for the General Bid Package Miscellaneous Specialties under solicitation number 6935. The scope of work encompasses the provision and installation of marker boards, various types of signage, toilet compartments and accessories, mirrors, wall protection, Knox boxes, fire extinguishers and cabinets, flagpoles, residential appliances, interior bike racks, projection screens, and audio visual equipment supports. The project is anticipated to last 177 calendar days, with an optional alternate bid for an outdoor learning shade canopy. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluations based on experience, financial condition, industry reputation, and general competency. Bidders must submit their proposals by November 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to the Kern High School District office in Bakersfield, California. Required submission materials include a completed bid form, a bid bond of 10 percent of the total bid price, and various certifications, including fingerprinting, drug-free workplace, and DVBE participation. Contractors are required to be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and must comply with ADA 2010 standards and California Building Code Chapter 11B. Performance and payment bonds are required prior to the start of work. Quality control is managed through source inspections and a 45-day acceptance period following the notice of completion, which requires the delivery of all close-out documents, manufacturer warranties, and the completion of all punch list items.