Description
The Orange County Department of Education is seeking a qualified general contractor to perform interior renovation and improvement work on two existing school facilities – Esplanade Building 4 and Kalmus Building A – located on the OCDE campus in Costa Mesa, CA. The scope includes demolition of existing interior finishes, installation of new non‑bearing partitions, ceilings, lighting, HVAC modifications, fire‑sprinkler upgrades, and full interior finish work (painting, flooring, ceiling tiles, etc.) to modernize the spaces. The project is sized at roughly 7,500 sf (Esplanade) plus additional work in Kalmus Building A, with a $150,000 cash allowance and an engineer’s estimate of $950,000. Bidders must submit sealed bids, provide a 10 % bid bond, and be prepared to furnish 100 % performance and payment bonds after award. The contract includes a 120‑day completion window, liquidated damages of $1,500 per day, and a 10 % total retention.
• Interior demolition, new partitions, ceiling systems, lighting, and minor HVAC upgrades for two school buildings.
• Mandatory site walk on November 4, 2026; RFI deadline November 10, 2026; bid submission deadline November 18, 2026.
• Requires Class B California contractor license, DIR registration, 10 years experience, prevailing‑wage compliance, extensive certifications (non‑collusion, drug‑free, DVBE participation, etc.), and $150,000 cash allowance.
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Contact
Kristin Lange(Purchasing & Contracts Manager)