William Collier Elem School Shade Structure Addition & Playground Improvements

The Lake Elsinore Unified School District is soliciting bids for solicitation number 01-26/27 to perform the removal and replacement of the existing playground and shade structure at William Collier Elementary School in Wildomar, California. The project is a general construction contract awarded as a lump sum, with an identified allowance total of 180,000 dollars. The scope of work is split between a general contractor and an owner vendor, Dave Bang Associates. The general contractor is responsible for the demolition of existing equipment, excavation and grading of the play pit to eight inches below grade, and the installation of concrete curbing, sidewalks, ramps, and retaining walls. The owner vendor will handle the supply and installation of play equipment, footings, compacted subbase, and rubberized poured-in-place safety surfacing. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must submit a bid form, bid bond, designated subcontractors list, non-collusion declaration, and Iran Contracting Act certification by the deadline of November 12, 2026. Key requirements include compliance with the Division of the State Architect, the 2025 California Fire Code, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Additionally, the contractor must adhere to California prevailing wage laws and meet a three percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation goal. Successful bidders must provide 100 percent performance and payment bonds and ensure all materials, such as paint and reinforcement bars, meet specific packaging and labeling standards. Quality verification will be conducted by the District or Architect, with independent testing performed by a DSA-approved agency.