What is the bid deadline for the Tulare Union High School Gym project?

Bids must be filed and sealed at the district office by June 9, 2026 before 11:15 a.m. on the owner's bid clock.

What bonding and security are required with the bid?

A bidder's bond or cashier's/certified check of at least 10% of the base bid, and successful bidder must provide 100% Payment and Performance bonds.

Do contractors need a special registration to bid?

Yes; for projects over $25,000 contractors and listed subcontractors must be registered under Labor Code §1725.5.

When must the project be completed?

The contract requires completion by January 15, 2027.

May 20, 2026 Bid Notice: 755 E. Tulare Ave., Tulare, CA

Q: Where do I submit my sealed bid?

Deliver sealed bids to Tulare Joint Union High School District, 426 N. Blackstone, Tulare, CA 93274.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the Tulare Joint Union High School District (hereinafter referred to as "Owner") will receive sealed bids prior to the date and time stated for the bid opening for the award of a contract to construct the Tulare Union High School Gym Modernization Project at 755 E. Tulare Ave., Tulare, CA 93274, (the "Contract"), as per the Contract Documents, including the drawings and specifications, which may now be obtained electronically from the Architect, who is Darden Architects Attn: Fred Messias, Project Manager 6790 N. West Ave. Fresno, CA 93711 fredm@dardenarchitects.com (559) 448-8051 The Owner reserves the right to add or deduct any of the additive or deductive items after the lowest responsible and responsive bidder is determined. The lowest bid shall be determined on the amount of the base bid. This Contract is subject to prequalification pursuant to Public Contract Code section 20111.6. The Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California, in the manner provided by law, has ascertained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and rate for legal holidays and overtime work. The Contractor must pay for any labor therein described or classified in an amount not less than the rates specified. Copies of the required rates are on file at the Owner's business office and are available on request. Public works projects shall be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. For all projects over Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), a contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to submit a bid or to be listed in a bid proposal subject to the requirements of Public Contract Code section 4104 unless currently registered and qualified under Labor Code section 1725.5 to perform public work as defined by Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (§§1720 et seq.) of the Labor Code. For all projects over Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), a contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to enter into, or engage in the performance of, any contract of public work (as defined by Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (§§1720 et seq.) of the Labor Code) unless currently registered and qualified under Labor Code section 1725.5 to perform public work and proof of registration is provided. For all projects over Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), the bidder shall state the public works contractor registration number on the Designation of Subcontractors form for each subcontractor performing more than one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the bidder's total bid. The deadline for Completion is January 15, 2027. See Article III of the Agreement for details. Bids must be sealed and filed at Tulare Joint Union High School District 426 N. Blackstone Tulare, CA 93274 on June 9, 2026, before 11:15 a.m. on the clock designated by the Owner or its representative as the bid clock. No bid will be accepted by the Owner after this time. Facsimile (FAX) copies of the bid will not be accepted. Bids may be opened immediately after the above deadline for submittal, or at a later time, within the Owner's discretion. For information about optional pre-bid conferences or site visits, see the Instructions to Bidders. Bids must be accompanied by a bidder's bond, cashier's check, or certified check for at least ten percent (10%) of the amount of the base bid and made payable to the Owner, as detailed in the Contract Documents. Pursuant to the Contract Documents, the successful bidder will be required to furnish a Payment (Labor and Material) Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum, and a Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum. 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 Agreement Between Owner and Contractor and 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 bidder shall have a Class "B" license at the time of award and shall maintain that license in good standing through Completion of the Contract and all applicable warranty periods. May 13, 20 2026 LYRK0513900

Bid Notice — 755 E. Tulare Ave., Tulare, CA

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