Long Beach City College Planet bids #26-012

General Contracting for Building L Dreamscape Virtual Reality Renovation at Long Beach Community College District

This opportunity is for the Building L Dreamscape Project at Long Beach Community College District, aiming to create an immersive virtual reality learning environment. - Government Buyer: - Long Beach Community College District, Purchasing & Contracts - Oversight by California Department of General Services, Division of the State Architect - Project Scope: - Conversion of instructional spaces into a VR Pod, Lounge, and Immersive Classroom - Includes selective interior demolition, raised flooring and ramp systems, interior aluminum storefront system, replacement acoustical ceiling panels, casework, lighting (recessed LED, pendant, track), minor restroom upgrades, fire sprinklers and strobes, HVAC system components, and fiber optic routing - Structural tests and special inspections required for soils, concrete, masonry, steel, welding, wood, and other materials per California Building Code and DSA requirements - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with California Title 24 codes and DSA-approved drawings/specifications - Mandatory pre-bid conference and in-person job walk - Valid California Contractor License B required for bidders and subcontractors - Registration with Department of Industrial Relations and prevailing wage compliance - Bid security (minimum 10%) and 100% payment/performance bonds required - Strict site logistics, phasing, and adherence to project schedule - No specific OEMs or product brands are named; the solicitation is for general contracting and construction services - Attachments include site maps, general conditions, sequence of operations, as-built drawings, and lists of required structural tests and inspections

Description

The project involves converting existing instructional spaces into a fully immersive virtual reality learning environment. It includes selective interior demolition and installation of new flooring, lighting, AV/IT systems, HVAC, fire alarm system improvements, and associated infrastructure and finishes. The project requires a valid California Contractor License B and has an estimated value of $850,000. Bids must be submitted electronically by July 22, 2026. A mandatory virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

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