Opportunity

Kern High School District Planet bids #6906

Kern High School District Solicits Demolition, Earthwork, and Utilities for Vista Continuation High School Modernization

Posted

May 21, 2026

Respond By

June 10, 2026

Identifier

6906

NAICS

237990, 237310, 238910

Kern High School District is seeking qualified contractors for the Vista Continuation High School Modernization and New Campus project in Bakersfield, CA. - Government Buyer: - Kern High School District, Business Services Department - Scope of Work: - Multiple contracts including: - Demolition and abatement of existing campus structures - Site clearing and earthwork for new buildings and site improvements - Construction surveying and staking - Erosion control and implementation of Best Management Policies (BMP) - Electrical safe-off, selective salvage, and procurement of main switchgear - Installation of underground utilities (water, storm, sewer, gas) - Earthwork services require: - Subsurface investigation, rough grading, over excavation, and compaction - Removal of underground utilities - Import/export of soil, management of stockpiled soil - Traffic control, haul route coordination, and dust control - Provision of construction water and compliance with air quality regulations - All earthmoving equipment must meet Tier 3 emission standards - Contractor Requirements: - Prequalification for prime contractors and key subcontractors (specific license types required) - Compliance with prevailing wage laws - Performance and payment bonds, and comprehensive insurance coverage - Project Details: - Estimated contract value: $857,337.24 - Liquidated damages: $2,000 per calendar day - Project duration: 639 calendar days (per Construction Manager's schedule) - Locations: - Vista Continuation High School, 200 P Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304 (place of performance) - Kern High School District, 5801 Sundale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309 (contracting office) - Notable Requirements: - Tier 3 emissions for equipment - Dust and air quality control - Traffic and haul route management - Prequalification and licensing for contractors and subs - Prevailing wage and insurance compliance

Description

This solicitation is for site clearing and earthwork activities related to buildings and site improvements for a new campus at Vista Continuation High School. The scope includes rough grading, over excavation, compaction, removal of underground utilities, traffic control, dust control, and coordination of haul routes. The project requires prequalification of the prime contractor and certain subcontractors. The estimated contract value is approximately $857,337.24 with a project duration of 308 calendar days.

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