NOTICE OF BID REQUEST:
Seeks subcontractor bids for the following project:
Ascot Avenue Elementary School Comprehensive Modernization Project
Owner: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
Bid Documents Issued: November 27, 2019
Bid Date: December 11, 2019 at 5:00 PM (Ground Improvement)
Bid Date: December 30, 2019 at 5:00 PM (MEPF, Low Voltage)
Bernards is requesting bids for specific trades from qualified bidders on a multi-phase, multi-building project for the LAUSD—Ascot Avenue Elementary School, located in Los Angeles. The project includes new construction of four (4) buildings totaling 54,000 SF, and 217,900 SF of site work. Also included, is the modernization for 46,900 SF of existing classrooms. The work will be in three (3) separate phases over a construction duration of 39 months. Bernards is soliciting bid participation from subcontractors/suppliers for the following work items:
Design-Build Services: Ground Improvement (Bid Date: 12/11/19)
Design-Build Services: Fire Protection and Low Voltage systems (Bid Date: 12/30/19)
Design-Assist Services: Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical (Bid Date: 12/30/19)
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 or C-46 license), must have submitted prequalification applications (link below) at least ten (10) business days prior to bid date and must be approved at least five (5) business days PRIOR to bid date. Be sure to check approval and expiration dates.
https://www.laschools.org/documents//download/prequalification/prequalification_forms/subcontractor_prequalification_program/Subcontractor_Prequalification_Questionnaire_11-15-13.pdf
Plans & Specifications: Plans, specifications and all other bid documents will be available on or shortly after November 27, 2019. Plans will be available in Bernards’ plan room at 555 First Street, San Fernando, California. You may also view or purchase plans through our reprographics company at www.Bidmail.com .
Project Stabilization Agreement (PSA): This project is subject to the LAUSD Project Stabilization Agreement for New School Construction and Major Rehabilitation adopted by the LAUSD’s Board of Education. All bidders are strongly encouraged to review the PSA and its requirements on the LAUSD website (http://www.laschools.org/new-site/project-stabilization/) prior to submitting a bid. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.7, this Project is subject to LAUSD’s approved Labor Compliance Program (final approval, December 27, 1996).
Insurance Requirements: This project includes an Owner-Controlled Insurance Policy (OCIP). Please refer to the “Alliant LAUSD OCIP IV Insurance Manual 5-1-18” for details, see link below:
https://achieve.lausd.net/cms/lib/CA01000043/Centricity/Domain/133/Risk%20Finance%20and%20Insurance/Alliant%20LAUSD%20OCIP%20IV%20Insurance%20Manual%205-1-18.pdf
Prevailing Wages/DIR: Subcontractors must comply with general prevailing wage rates (Labor Code, 1770-1784). Under new California law, all subcontractors and sub-tier subcontractors wishing to conduct business with any public entity must register 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 www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html for more information, and to register.
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 prequal@bernards.com for Prequalification documents.
If you have any questions about this project, please contact us at:
Bernards
555 First Street
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-1521
(818) 898-4909 Fax
bid@bernards.com
Contacts: Jose Cruz, Eileen Roe
