Renovation of a mixed-use development in El Cajon, California. Working plans call for the renovation of a educational facility; and educational facility.

As of Sept 12 the only bid received was rejected for this project The scope of the District Services IT Server HVAC Upgrades is for the HVAC mechanical equipment inside the I.S. Server room to be replaced and located in the 125 SF, wood- framed, room extension inside adjacent room. The successful bidder will be required to furnish the District with a Performance Bond equal to 100% of the successful bid, and a Payment Bond equal to 100% of the successful bid, prior to execution of the Contract. All bonds are to be secured from a surety company that meets all of the State of California bonding require ments, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure section 995.120, and is authorized by the State of California, and all documents required by Code of Civil Procedure section 995.660, to the extent required by law. Pursuant to the provisions of Public Contrac t Code section 22300, the successful bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by District to ensure his performance under the Contract. At the request and expense of the successful bidder, securities equivalent to any amount withheld sh all be deposited at the discretion of District, with either District or a state or federally chartered bank, as the escrow agent, who shall then pay any funds otherwise subject to retention to the successful bidder. Upon satisfactory completion of the Con tract, the securities shall be returned to the successful bidder. In order to assist the District in meeting its Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises ("DVBE") goal of at least three percent (3%) (as described in Paragraph 28 of 00100), bidders are encouraged (but not required) to seek out and include DVBE subcontractors and suppliers in their bid. The document 00420 Designation of DVBE subcontractors is required to be included with your bid and if no DVBE subcontractors or vendors are intended to be used for this project, then the bidder should simply indicate "None" in the Subcontractor column. When proceeding with good faith effort a ll DVBE documentation needs to be provided with bid submission refer to (Exhibit A). The DVBE advertisement period i s 14 days prior to the bid opening scheduled for August 14, 2019, which is July 31, 2019. While not required as part of any participation goals or tracking, the District encourages and welcomes participation in the bidding process by Minority Business E nterprises (MBE), Women- Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), and Small Businesses (SB). Please complete Exhibit H, Small and Underutilized Business Certification Information Form, to assist the District in their reporting efforts. All local, small, and under utilized firms submitting this form will be added to the District's Outreach Program database and will receive notification of bid opportunities requiring corresponding contractor's license(s). The District reserv es the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding.