26-25/26

This emergency bid calls for comprehensive soil remediation and site restoration across eleven Pasadena Unified School District campuses. The work includes shallow contaminated‑soil excavation, off‑site disposal, back‑filling, tree removal and one‑for‑one replacement with new irrigation connections, and final landscaping/irrigation restoration. The contractor must coordinate daily with the district’s environmental consultant, Verdantas, Inc., and comply with a Community Workforce Agreement and prevailing‑wage requirements. Key points include: • Scope: Soil removal, hazardous‑waste handling, tree removal/replacement, irrigation installation, and site restoration at 11 school sites. • Schedule: Mandatory job walk on April 29‑30, 2026; notice‑to‑proceed anticipated June 5, 2026; 240‑day contract duration with substantial completion by early October 2026 and final completion by January 30, 2027. • Financials: Estimated construction budget $6.8 M – $7.5 M; liquidated damages of $10,000 per day per site for remediation milestone delays, $5,000 for restoration delays, and $2,000 for final completion delays. • Requirements: Class A contractor with HAZ certification, DIR registration, compliance with the CWA, and attendance at the mandatory job walk.