San Diego Community College District-District Office Planet bids #HH26270515

ECC Ceramics Studio Renovation and Addition – Specialized Equipment and Construction Services

This opportunity involves the San Diego Community College District's procurement for the ECC Ceramics Renovation and Addition project at the Educational Cultural Complex. - Government Buyer: - San Diego Community College District, Facilities Management, with involvement from the Department of General Services and Division of the State Architect - OEMs and Vendors: - Geil Kilns (electric and gas kilns) - Brent (pottery wheels, clay roller, clay extruder, ware carts) - Lockerbie (kickwheels) - Shimpo (pottery wheels) - Soldner (clay mixer) - Peter Pugger (pugmill) - Bailey's (glaze formulating table) - Products/Equipment Requested: - 1 Geil Brick Electric Kiln (EDLB-16) - 1 Geil Brick Electric Kiln (EDLB-18) - 2 Geil Gas Kilns (DLB-30) - 6 Brent Model C Pottery Wheels - 3 Brent Model C Pottery Wheels with Leg Extender - 4 Brent Model 16 Pottery Wheels - 2 Lockerbie Kickwheels - 6 Shimpo VL Whisper Pottery Wheels - 1 Brent Clay Roller - 1 Brent Clay Extruder HD - 28 Brent Ware Cart EX - 1 Soldner Studio Model Clay Mixer - 1 Peter Pugger Pugmill - 1 Bailey's Glaze Formulating Table #3 (M-402-12) - Services Requested: - Complete building renovation and addition, including interior renovation, kiln room addition, new courtyard, landscaping, utilities, and MEP work - Structural testing, special inspections, seismic restraint systems, construction management, safety and environmental compliance, and demonstration/training services - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must hold a California B (General Building) license - Compliance with Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) and Statewide Educational Wrap Up Program (SEWUP) - Mandatory prequalification for contracts over $1,000,000 - Adherence to California building codes, accessibility standards, prevailing wage, union hiring, apprenticeship, and local workforce development - Extensive seismic bracing and anchorage for equipment - Detailed submittals, scheduling, and quality control procedures - Liquidated damages for delays and a two-year warranty period - All bid documents and certifications must be submitted electronically

Description

This solicitation is for the construction of an interior renovation of an existing building to relocate a ceramics studio, including a small addition for kilns and a new courtyard. The project requires a contractor with a B license and involves various construction and renovation tasks. The estimated contract value is $6,000,000.00. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2026, and electronic bid submissions are due by August 17, 2026.

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