Description
This public‑works project modernizes two K‑12 campuses—Baldy Mesa Elementary and Chaparral High School—in Phelan, CA. The scope includes demolition, new construction, structural concrete, masonry, metal fabrications, site grading, asphalt paving, synthetic turf, playground surfacing, chain‑link fencing, site furnishings, extensive landscaping, interior finishes (drywall, plaster, tile), doors and hardware, roofing, waterproofing, specialty trades, and full MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC) systems. Work is divided into multiple trade‑category contracts (General Construction, Doors/Frames, Drywall, Tile, Specialties, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Landscape). The contract will be managed by Ledesma & Meyer Construction Co. under a CM‑at‑Risk delivery method, with a total estimated duration of roughly 305 calendar days.
• Multiple competitive bids received across nine categories, with the largest single bid (General Construction) near $10.5 M.
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference on March 4, 2026; bid submission deadline extended to April 9, 2026 2:00 PM.
• Required DIR registration, CARB certification, and a 3 % DVBE participation goal; performance and payment bonds of 100 % of contract price.
• Retention 5 %, liquidated damages $1,500 per day for schedule delays, and a one‑year warranty on all work.