NOTICE OF BID REQUEST
Seeks subcontractor bids for the following project:
John H. Francis Polytechnic High School
Owner: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
Bid Documents Issued: November 23, 2020
Bid Date: December 14 at 5:00 PM
Bernards is requesting bids for specific trades from qualified bidders on a multi-phase, multi-building project for the LAUSD—John H. Francis Polytechnic High School, located in Sun Valley. The project includes new construction of (7) buildings totaling 175,000 SF, and 725,000 SF of site work. Also included, is the modernization for 210,000 SF of existing classrooms. The work will be in three (3) separate phases over a construction duration of 44 months. The first phase (Phase 0) is completed and Phase 1 is currently under construction. Bernards is soliciting your participation in preparation of the bid for the next phases (Phases 1 & 2). We are particularly interested in bids from subcontractors/suppliers for the Photovoltaic Systems scope or work. All interested bidders are to meet the prequalification requirements noted in the following paragraph.
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
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.
Plans & Specifications: Plans and specifications will be available on or shortly after November 17, 2020. 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
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
