THE NEW PLAY STRUCTURE AT PINKHAM (RE-BID)

The Visalia Unified School District is seeking a qualified contractor to design, supply, and install a new playground structure at Pinkham Elementary School, including all site work, concrete footings, safety surfacing, and associated landscaping. The contract is a sealed‑bid public‑works solicitation with strict bonding, licensing, and prevailing‑wage requirements. • Scope includes site preparation (grading, tree removal, concrete curb, sidewalk, and three shade trees), installation of poured‑in‑place safety surfacing (ENDURAFLEX), and placement of the owner‑provided Park Planet play equipment. • Contractor must hold a California Class A or B contractor’s license, be registered under Labor Code § 1725.5, provide a 10 % bid bond, and furnish 100 % payment and performance bonds after award. • Project schedule is tight: earliest notice‑to‑proceed June 9 2026, with final completion required by July 12 2026 (≈ 33 days of construction). • All bids must be submitted sealed to the Facilities Department by March 25 2026, 3:00 p.m.; a non‑mandatory pre‑bid site visit occurs on March 12 2026. • Additional compliance items include CARB certification, drug‑free workplace declaration, fingerprinting for any staff with student contact, and adherence to CPSC, ASTM, and ADA standards.