Seeking bids for Fontana Middle School project from qualified subcontractors.

Seeks subcontractor bids for the following project:
Increment 1- Fontana Middle School ProjectOwner: Fontana Unified School District
Bid Date: May 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Bernards is requesting bids for all trades from qualified bidders on the Fontana Middle School project located in Fontana. The project consists of demolition of existing hardscape and existing storage structures, relocation of existing utilities and site work including new hardscape play area, new track and new perimeter fencing.
Pre-Qualification:Please note that all mechanical, electrical, plumbing (“MEP”) and sheet metal subcontractors (contractors that hold a C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43 and/or C-46 license), must have submitted prequalification applications at least ten (10) business days prior to bid date and must be approved at least five business (5) days PRIOR to bid date.Contractors must complete a Prequal application with the district. Use the following link to apply: Fontana Unified School District - PQBids 
Bernards is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to; and encourages the participation of MBEs, WBEs, DBEs, SBEs, DVBEs, and OBEs and requires submittal with their bid the certification form from the authorizing agency. Participation in Bernards’ Prequalification process improves our ability to collaborate with Subcontractors while providing them with the benefit of inclusion in potential select project lists. Please contact SubcontractorPrequalification@bernards.com for Prequalification documents or visit our website https://www.bernards.com/industry-partners/ for more information.
Subcontractors must comply with general prevailing wage rates. Under new California law, all subcontractors and sub-tier subcontractors wishing to conduct business with any public entity must be registered and maintain good standing with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) prior to submitting a bid and during performance of the work. Only registered contractors and subcontractors to be awarded public works projects. Please visit www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html for more information and to register.
Subcontractors must also meet the minimum requirements for Skilled and Trained Workforce (PCC 2600 – 2603 et seq.). Also refer to California Education Code, Sections 81703(c)(2)(F) and 17407.5; Labor Code 1777.5; and CCR Title 8, Section 230.1. Please visit https://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/Apprentices.html for more information.
Textura Construction Payment Management System: Subcontractors will be required to electronically sign and submit their pay applications – including invoices, sworn statements, conditional lien waivers, and unconditional lien waivers. Bernards pays for the majority of the cost for the Textura system. However, there is a small fee paid directly by each Subcontractor or Major Supplier to Textura which must be included in any bid to Bernards. For additional information and associated fees, please visit www.texturacorp.com.
Plans & Specifications: Plans and specifications will be available through our reprographics company at www.buildingconnected.com.
By submitting a bid, subcontractor confirms they have reviewed Bernards’ Subcontract Agreement along with Attachments “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E” and will execute said Agreement without modifications. Please review all Bernards’ Standard Subcontract documents and forms at www.buildingconnected.com. Bids that do not conform to these bid instructions will not receive the maximum number of subcontractor quality points in a “Best Value” award process. The Attachments will be issued via an addendum during the bid period.
All subcontractors awarded work on this project must be prepared to furnish 100% faithful performance and 100% payment bonds issued by a licensed, admitted corporate surety with a minimum A.M. Best rating of A-VI that is authorized to issue bonds by the State of California and is acceptable to Bernards, (current Treasury Listing is acceptable), in the full amount of their subcontracts.
Requests for Information: Due by May 8, 2026 by 2pm to jcruz@bernards.com 
Non-Mandatory Job Walk: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30am. Meet at 8425 Mango Ave Fontana, CA 92335.
If you have any questions about this project, please contact us at:
Bernards555 First StreetSan Fernando, CA 91103(818) 898-1521(818) 898-4909 Faxjcruz@bernards.com Contacts : Jose CruzThe Sun (San Bernardino)Published: 4/23, 4/30/26