Bids are invited for Sierra Vista Middle School expansion project.

NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDSDISTRICT:IRVINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTPROJECT:Sierra Vista Middle School Expansion and Measure E Series 4 Interior Improvements (Project # 512EXP4-24-091 & 512E5-24-021)NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Irvine Unified School District of Orange County, California, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as "DISTRICT," has determined that all bidders for the Sierra Vista Middle School Expansion and Measure E Series 4 Interior Improvements ("Project") must be prequalified in accordance with Public Contract Code section 20111.6 prior to submitting a bid on the Project. Any contractor that has not prequalified* on a DISTRICT project in accordance with Public Contract Code section 20111.6 within the past twelve (12) months and is interested in bidding on the Project, must submit a Prequalification Questionnaire Package online to PQBids at https://pqbids.com/irvine- usd/by the date and time indicated herein.PREQUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE PACKAGE DEADLINE:1:00 p.m. of the 7th day of April 2026**Any contractor that has prequalified with the DISTRICT in accordance with Public Contract Code section 20111.6 within the past twelve (12) months may satisfy the prequalification requirements for this Project if its earlier Prequalification Questionnaire package was approved for the same or appropriate license requirement, and the contractor's total base bid and alternates amount for this Project does not exceed their prequalified bid amount which is equal to fifty percent (50%) of the contractors bonding capacity. Otherwise, the contractor must submit a fully completed Prequalification Questionnaire Package to be eligible for prequalification for this Project. Bidders are solely responsible to verify with the DISTRICT whether they are properly prequalified to submit a bid for this Project.Since this Project includes work that will be performed by Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing ("MEP”) contractors (contractors that require C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C- 42, C-43 or C-46 licenses), such MEP subcontractors must also be prequalified. A list of prequalified MEP subcontractors will be made available by the DISTRICT to all bidders at least five business days prior to the bid opening date.If a contractor has been prequalified, they are discouraged from renewing their prequalification status between April 7, 2026 and April 28, 2026. An attempt to renew during this period will remove the contractor from the approved list of prequalified contractors.A Contractor's bid for the Project WILL NOT be accepted unless the Contractor is properly prequalified. In addition, the bidder for Bid Package #1 General Construction must complete the General Construction Requirements (Exhibit F) and return the form with their bid.BID DEADLINE:2:00 p.m. of the 28th day of April 2026NOTE: ALL BIDS MUST BE HAND DELIVERED ON THE DATE OF THE BID OPENING. NO BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE BID LOCATION PRIOR TO 7:00 A.M. ON THE BID OPENING DATE.PLACE OF BID RECEIPT: Irvine Unified School District2015 Roosevelt, Building 7Irvine, CA 92620Attn: Kelvin Okino, Executive Director, Facilities & ConstructionLedesma & Meyer Construction Company, Inc.CONTACT:9441 Haven AvenueRancho Cucamonga, CA 91730Attn: Tayler Ledesma, Project Manager &Maria Bautista, Sr. Project CoordinatorPhone: (909) 476-0590Email: taylerl@lmcci.com & mariab@lmcci.comThe DISTRICT will conduct a voluntary informational job walk and conference on April 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The job walk will be at:Sierra Vista Middle School2 Liberty, Irvine, CA 92620 Meet at the flagpoleIf any bidder is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the Project Documents, finds discrepancies in or omissions from the Project Documents, or requests a substitution for materials and equipment as outlined in the specifications, they must submit a written request for an interpretation or correction to the Construction Manager on or before April 14, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. No requests shall be considered after this time.BID AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The full notice inviting Bids, Bid documents and contract documents may be viewed and ordered through Crisp Imaging Planwell Service by accessing the following link www.iusdplans.com. Search for Sierra Vista Middle School Expansion and Measure E Series 4 Interior Improvements. Bid documents will be available for viewing after: 2:00 p.m. on March 23, 2026.In accordance with the provisions of Business and Professions Code Section 7028.15 and Public Contract Code Section 3300, the DISTRICT requires that the bidder possess the following minimum classification(s) of contractor's license(s) at the time the bid is submitted and any bidder not so licensed at the time of the bid opening will be rejected as nonresponsive:Bid Pkg #Required License(s)General Description1General Construction2Demolition3Flooring & TileBC-21C-154Site & Structural ConcreteB and C-85Structural SteelC-516Framing, Drywall & PlasterB or C-97Acoustical Ceilings & FinishesC-28Roofing & Sheet MetalC-39 or C-439Doors, Windows & Hardware10Plumbing11HVAC12Electrical & Low VoltageC-17 or C-61C-36C-20C-10Time is of the essence. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid security in the form of cash, a certified or cashier's check or bid bond in an amount not-less-than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price, payable to the DISTRICT.The DISTRICT reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding process.All CONTRACTORS and subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) to submit a bid proposal for a public works project pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.As required by Section 1773 of the California Labor Code, the California DIR has determined the general prevailing rates of per diem wages for the locality in which the work is to be performed for the Project. Copies of these wage rate determinations, entitled Prevailing Wage Scale, are available at the following website: www.dir.ca.gov. It shall be mandatory upon the successful bidder to whom the contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor listed, to pay not less than the specified rates to all workers employed by them for the Project.The successful bidder and any listed subcontractor(s) of this Project are subject to the oversight, monitoring and enforcement of prevailing wage requirements by the DIR, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, and will be required to submit certified payroll records to the Labor Commissioner.No bidder may withdraw any bid for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids.Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, the Agreement will contain provisions permitting the successful bidder to substitute securities for any monies withheld by the DISTRICT to ensure performance under the Agreement or permitting payment of retentions earned directly into escrow.Bidders must meet the specified requirements regarding Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise ("DVBE") Programs. DVBE forms and requirements are included in the bid documents.Irvine Unified School DistrictGoverning BoardBy: Kelvin OkinoExecutive Director, Facilities & Construction