Sealed bids for Nelson Modernization project due May 5, 2026.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
 
Notice is hereby given that CLOVIS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, (hereinafter referred to as "Owner") will receive sealed bids prior to the date and time stated for the Bid Opening for construction of:
 
BID 3075– Nelson Modernization 
as per drawings and specifications which may be obtained free of charge electronically from 
 https://www.cusd.com/bid-schedule  .
Project documents are also available at www.fresnoplanroom.com or by contacting
Darden Architects
Attention: Andrew Corral
6790 N. West Fresno, CA 93711
Email: andrewc@dardenarchitects.com
Phone: 559-448-8051
 
Upon receipt of the contract documents provide the following information:
1.     Organization/Contact Person for each Prime Contractor
2.     Mailing address and P.O. Box Number for each Prime Contractor
3.     Phone Number and Email Address for each Prime Contractor
 
The project will be bid as multiple prime contracts according to the list below:
 
Bid Form              Bid Package                               Contractor LicenseBid
 Package #            Description                                Requirement (, =   or)

NEL-02                     Earthwork, Asphalt Paving,                  A or B            
                                Fencing, Landscape / Irrigation, 
                                Masonry

NEL-03                    Demolition                                            B or C-21
NEL-04                    Concrete, Reinforcing Steel                   B or C-8
NEL-05                    Structural Steel, Metal Deck                 C-51
NEL-06                    Metal Framing, Gypsum Board             B or C-9 and C-35
                                & Cement Plastering                        
NEL-07                    General Specialties                                    B
NEL-08                    Metal Panels, Roofing and
                                Sheet Metal                                       B or C-39 and C-43
NEL-09                    Fire Protection                                         C-16
NEL-10                    Plumbing and Site Utilities                      C-36
NEL-11                    HVAC                                                       C-20
NEL-12                    Electrical and Low Voltage                      C-10
 
Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: There will be one mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM PST, at Nelson Elementary, 1336 W Spruce Ave., Fresno CA 9350. Meet at the flagpole. Contractors who do not attend will be disqualified from bidding.  
 
Time of completion for this project shall be 432 calendar days (per construction manager's work schedule) from the start of the project as established within the Owner's Notice to Proceed. 
 
Bids must be sealed and filed in the Clovis Unified School District Purchasing Department at 1450 Herndon Ave, Clovis, California 93611 before 11:00am PST. on May 5, 2026 on the clock designated by the Owner or its representative as the bid clock, after which time bids will be opened.  No bid will be accepted by Owner after this time. Facsimile (FAX) copies of the bid will not be accepted. 
Bids will be opened in public at the following address: Clovis Unified School District, Technology Services Center, Second Floor, 1670 David E Cook Way Clovis, California 93611. Bids will NOT be accepted at the bid opening location.
 
The DVBE Declaration of Good Faith Efforts to use Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises must be signed, filed, and included in sealed bid package before 11:00 am PST. on May 5, 2026, at which time the bids (including the DVBE Declaration of Good Faith Efforts to Use Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises) will be opened in public.
 
Bids must be accompanied by a bidder's bond, cashier's check, or certified check for at least ten per cent (10%) of the amount of the base bid and made payable to the Owner, issued by an Admitted Surety.
                                                                                                                                 
The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Payment (Labor and Material) Bond in the amount of one hundred per cent (100%) of the contract price, and a Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of one hundred per cent (100%) of the contract price, said bonds to be secured from an Admitted Surety.
 
The successful bidder will be allowed to substitute securities or establish an escrow in lieu of retainage, pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, and as described in the General Conditions.
 
The Owner will not consider or accept any bids from contractors who are not licensed to do business in the State of California, in accordance with the California Public Contract Code, providing for the licensing of contractors. In accordance with Section 3300 of said Code, the Contractor shall have a license classification as described in the MULTIPLE PRIME CONTRACT SCHEDULE.
 
This bid is subject to Pre-Qualification. In accordance with Public Contract Code 20111.6, Notice is hereby given that the Clovis Unified School District has determined Bidders performing as both a Prime Contractor and General Contractor (A or B license), or an Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Contractor utilized as a Prime Contractor or Subcontractor must be in prequalified status prior to bidding on this project. For purposes of this prequalification, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing contractors are contractors holding either a C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43, and C-46 California State Contractors license. Prequalification applications may be accessed through the Clovis USD Purchasing web site: https://www.cusd.com/pre-qualification . Pre-Qualification status must be obtained prior to 11:00 am PST on May 5, 2026. Submission of the questionnaire alone does not constitute qualified status. All applications are subject to review and approval at the discretion of the District and its third-party administrator. The review process may take additional time depending on application volume and completeness, and no guarantee is made regarding the timing of application review or approval.
 
Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. No bid will be accepted, nor will any contract be entered into without proof of the contractor's and subcontractors' current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work. If awarded a Contract, the Bidder, and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the Department of Industrial Relations for the duration of the Project.
 
This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. In bidding on this project, it shall be the Bidder's sole responsibility to evaluate and include the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this contract and applicable law in its bid.
 
The lowest bid shall be determined as follows: The lowest total of the prime bid on the base contract and the bids on all additive items and all deductive items. (Public Contract Code section 20103.8, subd. (b)). The District reserves the right to add or deduct any of the additive or deductive items from the project or contract after the lowest responsible and responsive bidder is determined.
 
The Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California, in the manner provided by law, has ascertained the general prevailing rate per diem wages and rate for legal holidays and overtime work as set forth in the Agreement. The Contractor must pay for any labor therein described or classified in an amount not less than rates specified. Copies of the required rates are on file at the Owner's business office and are available to any interested party on request.
 
The Owner reserves the right to waive any irregularity and to reject any or all bids.
 
Unless otherwise required by law, no bidder may withdraw its bid for a period of sixty (60) days after date set for the opening thereof.
 
Advertise:         4/15/26      4/22/26
                        Clovis Unified School District
IPL0330895
Apr 15,22 2026