The Riverside Unified School District is soliciting bids for the construction‑site work required to install shade‑structure systems at two school locations (J.W. North High School and STEM Academy). The work includes site preparation, grading, utility coordination, foundation and anchorage installation, storm‑water management, temporary facilities, safety and environmental controls, and final commissioning. Bidders must be pre‑qualified California contractors holding Class A/B licenses (or appropriate C‑class licenses for any MEP work), provide a bid security of at least 10 % of the bid, and furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 % of the contract amount. The contract will run for 90 calendar days from notice‑to‑proceed, with a $20,000 (or $50,000 in other documents) cash allowance for unforeseen conditions. The solicitation includes a non‑mandatory site walk on 8 Sept 2026 and a bid submission deadline of 22 Sept 2026.
• Site‑work scope: grading, excavation, utility relocation, concrete foundations, anchorage for prefabricated shade canopies.
• Mandatory compliance: California prevailing‑wage rules, certified payroll, safety plans, VOC and indoor‑air‑quality requirements, storm‑water pollution prevention plan.
• Bid requirements: physical hand‑delivered bids, 10 % bid security, 100 % performance/payment bonds, no bid withdrawals for 90 days post‑opening.