MPR Upgrades Various School Sites Project

The Colton Joint Unified School District is seeking a qualified contractor to upgrade the Multipurpose Rooms (MPRs) at twenty‑plus district schools. The work includes a full‑scope renovation of each MPR—mechanical, electrical, fire‑life‑safety, ADA compliance, interior finishes, and a comprehensive audiovisual (AV) system replacement. AV specifications call for new Epson laser projectors, motorized screens, Middle‑Atlantic racks, power sequencers, audio mixers, amplifiers, speakers, and wireless microphone systems, with as‑built documentation, training, and a one‑year warranty. The contractor must hold a valid California Class C‑10 electrical license, provide a 10 % bid bond, and furnish 100 % performance and payment bonds. All bids are to be submitted sealed by 11:00 a.m. on January 13 2026; a mandatory two‑day pre‑bid conference/job walk is scheduled for December 22‑24 2026. The district anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed around January 30 2026, with final project completion required by June 30 2026. Compliance with prevailing‑wage rules, certified‑payroll reporting, and DVBE participation is required. • Upgrade MPRs at 21–22 elementary, middle, and high schools in the CJUSD service area. • Replace/upgrade HVAC, lighting, fire‑alarm interfaces, ADA features, and interior finishes as per district drawings. • Install complete AV systems: Epson laser projectors, motorized screens (≈164‑in), Middle‑Atlantic racks, power sequencers, audio mixers, Crown/Extron amplifiers, JBL/​Vaddio speakers, Shure/​Da‑Lite wireless mics. • Provide design‑build coordination, testing, commissioning, training, as‑built drawings, operation & maintenance manuals, and a one‑year warranty. • Mandatory pre‑bid site walk (Dec 22‑24 2026) – attendance required for responsive bids. • Required licenses: CA Class C‑10 (primary); subcontractors must hold appropriate trade licenses. • Financial guarantees: ≥10 % bid security; 100 % performance and payment bonds. • Completion deadline: June 30 2026 (≈5 months after Notice to Proceed).