South Bay Union School District Sbusd #369

South Bay Union School District Phase II Playground Surfacing and Replacement

South Bay Union School District is seeking a contractor for Phase II playground surfacing and replacement work at six school sites in San Diego and Imperial Beach, California. - Government buyer: South Bay Union School District; offices identified include Facilities, Purchasing Department, and Business Services. District representatives named are Director of Facilities Francisco Franco and Assistant Director of Facilities James Meyer. - Scope and locations: Work covers eight playground areas at Bayside, Berry, Emory, Mendoza, Oneonta, and Sunnyslope schools. Berry East includes removal of existing playground equipment and installation of new District-furnished structures. - Materials requested: Contractor-supplied Class 2 base, 4-inch poured-in-place (PIP) rubber surfacing, paint and markings, and temporary 6-foot chain-link fencing. Quantities and part numbers are not specified. - The PIP surfacing consists of a 3.5-inch base layer and a 0.5-inch wear course, with an aliphatic binder and a standard color mix of 50% black and 25% each of two other colors. - Class 2 base must be compacted to at least 90%. Paint colors must coordinate with existing or new playground equipment. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs or vendors are named, and no product manufacturer or part numbers are specified. The District furnishes the Berry East playground structures; their manufacturer is not identified. - Site-specific bid items: Six base bid areas are identified: Bayside, Berry, Emory, Mendoza, Oneonta, and Sunnyslope. Each includes a $10,000 allowance for unforeseen conditions, for a combined allowance of $60,000. - Notable requirements: Remove and dispose of existing surfacing and applicable equipment, prepare and restore sites, install District-furnished Berry East structures to manufacturer specifications, and maintain safe temporary fencing. Work must comply with ADA requirements and take place during non-instructional periods. Contractors must hold a California Class A General Engineering Contractor license, maintain DIR registration, and pay prevailing wages. Substitutions require prior written District approval.

Description

South Bay Union School District is seeking bids for Phase II of its playground upgrade. Work includes demolition and removal of existing playground surfacing at school sites, installation of new Class 2 base and 4-inch poured-in-place rubber surfacing, and painting of existing structures. Berry East will receive a full playground replacement, including installation of play structures furnished by the District. The work is scheduled for December 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; a mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 23, 2026.

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