Opportunity
Kern High School District Planet bids #6911
Underground Utilities Construction for Vista Continuation High School Modernization (Kern High School District)
Posted
May 21, 2026
Respond By
June 10, 2026
Identifier
6911
NAICS
237110, 237990
Kern High School District is seeking contractors for the underground utilities portion of the Vista Continuation High School modernization project in Bakersfield, CA. - Government Buyer: - Kern High School District, Business Services Department - Scope of Work: - Provision and installation of all underground utilities for the new campus - Water distribution systems - Sanitary sewer and onsite wastewater disposal - Storm drainage and fire water distribution - Irrigation and site natural gas piping - Off-site utility tie-ins - Trenching, excavation, backfill, compaction, and restoration - Traffic control, dust control, and street cleanup - Electrical safe-off, salvage, and procurement of main switchgear - Demolition, abatement, earthwork, construction surveying, and erosion control - Requirements: - Valid California A, C34, or C42 contractor license - Prequalification required for prime and MEP subcontractors - Compliance with prevailing wage laws - Performance and payment bonds, and strict insurance requirements - Coordination for permits and protection of existing utilities - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; all materials and labor for underground utilities construction - Includes temporary water connections and utility safe-offs - Estimated Contract Value: - $1,359,379.20 - Contract Duration: - 326 calendar days for underground utilities; overall project duration is 639 calendar days - Place of Performance: - Vista Continuation High School, 200 P Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304 - Kern High School District, 5801 Sundale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Description
This solicitation is for the provision of all underground utilities including water, storm, sewer, and gas for the new campus at Vista Continuation High School. The project requires contractors to have specific licenses (A, C34, or C42) and mandates prequalification of the prime contractor and certain subcontractors. The contract duration is 326 calendar days with an estimated value of $1,359,379.20. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 27, 2026, and bids are due by June 10, 2026.