Renovation of an educational facility in Downey, California. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Bernards is requesting bids for all trades from qualified bidders on the DUSD - Imperial Elementary School Interim Housing project located in Downey. - The project consists of site preparation and installation of interim housing with utility connections 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 request the Prequalification Questionnaire by emailing Savana Weaver sweaver@dusd.net Note: Neither prior prequalification with the District nor prequalification via Quality Bidders qualifies the Contractor to submit a Response for this Project. Contractors must submit completed Prequalification Questionnaires by July 3, 2024 at 2 PM to Savana Weaver at sweaver@dusd.net. 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 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 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 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 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 online. 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. If you have any questions about this project, please contact us at: Bernards 555 First Street San Fernando, CA 91103 (818) 898-1521 (818) 898-4909 Fax jcruz@bernards.com Contacts: Jose Cruz