The Santa Clara County Office of Education is seeking a qualified contractor to design and construct a dedicated bus‑drop‑off facility on its campus at 1290 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose. The work is a civil‑engineering construction scope that includes site grading, paving, utility connections, drainage, storm‑water controls, and installation of removable bollard sleeves with a short deep‑lift asphalt run‑in. The contract is an informal “Invitation for Bid” with a not‑to‑exceed price range of $75,000 to $220,000 and a tight 28‑day performance period. Bidders must hold a California Class A General Engineering Contractor license, be DIR‑registered, provide a 10 % bid bond, and furnish 100 % performance and payment bonds after award. Additional compliance includes prevailing‑wage, fingerprinting for school‑site work, insurance minimums, and City of San Jose grading/permit requirements.
• Scope: grading, paving, utility/ drainage work, bollard sleeve concrete installation, 5‑ft deep‑lift asphalt segment.
• Budget: $75 k‑$220 k (time‑and‑materials, not‑to‑exceed).
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference/site visit on 7 Oct 2025; questions due 14 Oct 2025; bid deadline 29 Oct 2025.
• Licensing/registration: CA Class A contractor, DIR registration, bid bond form (Addendum 1), city permit (Addendum 2).
• Performance: 28 calendar days, $500/day liquidated damages, 5 % retainage, payment within 30 days of invoice.