Opportunity
South Bay Union School District Sbusd #368
Replacement of Window Blinds with SolEffect Roller Shades at Mendoza Elementary School
Posted
July 11, 2026
Respond By
July 24, 2026
Identifier
368
NAICS
238290
This opportunity involves the replacement of window blinds at Mendoza Elementary School for the South Bay Union School District in San Diego, CA. - Government Buyer: - South Bay Union School District (Purchasing Department) - Project location: Mendoza Elementary School, San Diego, CA - OEMs and Vendors: - SolEffect Shades (specified manufacturer for new roller shades) - Products/Services Requested: - Removal and off-site disposal of all existing window blinds and hardware - Furnishing and installation of 559 new roller shades: - Manufacturer: SolEffect Shades - Fabric: Soloscreen, 1% opacity - Top 3-inch fascia - Includes all brackets, fasteners, and accessories - Minimum one-year workmanship warranty required - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractors must verify all field measurements and coordinate with school administration to minimize disruption - Work must be performed between 2:00 PM and 10:00 PM - Mandatory pre-bid meeting required - Bidders must hold a C-61 (Limited Specialty Contractor) or D-52 (Window Coverings Contractor) license and have current DIR registration - $5,000 allowance for unforeseen conditions - Liquidated damages of $1,500 per day for late completion - Compliance with OSHA and district safety requirements - Submittals required: product data, fabric samples, installation details, warranty documentation
Description
The South Bay Union School District is soliciting bids for the removal and replacement of existing window blinds at Mendoza Elementary School. The project includes removal and disposal of old blinds, furnishing and installing new roller shades manufactured by SolEffect Shades, and ensuring proper installation and operation. The work must be performed between 2:00 PM and 10:00 PM to minimize disruption, with coordination required with school administration. The contract period is from July 28, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2026.