Renovation of a mixed-use development in Los Angeles, California. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

A bidder will need to access the Supplier Portal and submit the bid package for the transaction number identified below by the Bid Due Date. Job aids on navigating the portal and uploading the file, editing a saved response, and withdrawing a response are attached to Section 00 2113 - Instructions to Bidders. If unsuccessful in uploading the file, a bidder should e-mail maria.castrellon@lausd.net at least two (2) days prior to the Bid Due Date for assistance. The vendor is solely responsible for ensuring timely submission of their electronic solicitation response. A vendor should allow itself adequate time for bid submittal and possible technical support as bids will not be accepted after the deadline. The vendor must complete its bid entry and upload all required documents before the end of the bid submission period. The District is not responsible for contractor system problems/errors. To ensure that your bid is submitted properly and on time, please submit well before the Bid Due Date/Time. The applicable reference number for this project in the Supplier Portal is RFx 2000002620. Bidders should note that the OWNER's prequalification requirements include mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors (i.e., contractors licensed pursuant to Sections 7056-7059 of the Business and Professions Code, specifically holding A, B, C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43, or C-46 licenses pursuant to regulations of the Contractors' State License Board) that contract directly with a bidder to perform any such component work on the Project ("MEP subcontractors"). Bidders that intend to contract with any MEP subcontractors to perform any such component work on the Project shall only select MEP subcontractors that have been prequalified by the OWNER at least five (5) business days before the date fixed for the public opening of bids. Non-MEP subcontractors do not need to be prequalified to perform non-MEP component work on the Project. Bidders and MEP subcontractors shall not be eligible to bid or perform work on the Project if they (a) have not submitted completed prequalification questionnaires and financial statements to the OWNER at least ten (10) business days before the date fixed for the public opening of bids, and (b) have not been prequalified by the OWNER at least five (5) business days before the date fixed for the public opening of bids. The OWNER's list of prequalified contractors can be found online by clicking on "Safety PQ Program Approved List." The list is updated on an ongoing basis. If an MEP subcontractor does not appear on the list, bidder should verify with the subcontractor to determine if subcontractor has received a notice from OWNER that confirms its prequalification by the above deadline. Unless prohibited by the OWNER, bidders licensed pursuant to Section 7057 of the Business and Professions Code, specifically holding general building contractor B licenses pursuant to regulations of the Contractors' State License Board, may self-perform any work on the Project to the extent permitted by law. Bids that fail to adhere to these requirements will be deemed non-responsive by the OWNER. Bidder should note the disclaimer in Section 00 2113, 1.09 E, concerning the use of District prequalified subcontractors. Bidder is advised that no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relation pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)]. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and the Los Angeles Unified School District's DIR-approved Labor Compliance Program. Bidder is responsible for the cost of bid package. Cost for bid package is non-refundable. Bid package is nonreturnable. Bid security in the amount of ten (10) percent of the lump sum base bid, excluding bid items, as set forth in Section 01 2300, shall accompany each bid. Surety issuing the bid bond shall meet the requirements set forth in Article 5.17 of the General Conditions. The successful bidder will be required to pay prevailing wages in accordance with law and is required to have the following State of California Contractor license current at the time of bid submission: In accordance with the provisions of Public Contract Code Section 3300, OWNER has determined that the following license classification is required to perform this project: B - General Building The District's contract bond estimate is $1,355,000 The Contract Time is 187 days. CONTRACTOR should consult the General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and General Requirements regarding Milestones and Liquidated Damages. CONTRACTOR has those options regarding retention as set forth in Public Contract Code Section 22300. Offenses carry potential fines of up to $1,000,000.