Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

General Bid Items

• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Administer all phases of construction activities (pre-design, design, plan check, bidding, construction, post-construction closeout).
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Provide construction management services for Basic and Additional Services per an hourly rate schedule.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Develop and implement a construction management plan including preliminary schedule, cost estimate, and delineation of responsibilities.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Assist the Architect in preparing Project Construction Cost estimates and ensuring compliance with the District's budget.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Prepare bid packages, including general conditions, and ensure all project requirements are met for future construction contracts.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Conduct pre-bid conferences for future construction projects and assist with addenda and bidder questions.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Conduct Project meetings (at least weekly) and distribute minutes.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Perform constructability reviews of Contract Documents, including Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) adequacy.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Assist in preparing documents for Project funding and cost reports.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Develop and expedite bidding procedures, track bids, and maintain contact with potential bidders for future construction contracts.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Solicit and evaluate proposals for non-competitive bid work.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Conduct pre-construction conferences for successful bidders and obtain/approve contractor insurance and bonds.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Recommend schedules for owner-furnished materials and equipment procurement.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Develop a communication system for all project parties.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Provide administrative and management services for construction and contract administration.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Maintain a daily log of project progress, issues, and staffing.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Maintain project site records, including Contract, drawings, specifications, changes, shop drawings, product data, schedules, and daily logs.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Arrange for storage, protection, and security of District-furnished materials and equipment.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Prepare a punchlist for contractor work, pursue its completion, and provide recommendations for securing completion.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Consult with Architect and District for final completion determination and draft resolution of acceptance.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Secure and transmit all final documents (guarantees, affidavits, releases, bonds, manuals, record drawings, as-built drawings) to the District.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Perform warranty inspections 30-60 days prior to expiration and monitor/inspect resulting warranty work.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Monitor retention release, liquidated damages, and cost of corrective work relating to contractor payments.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Administer project accounting system and maintain cost accounting records.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Review and coordinate contractor safety programs.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Assist in obtaining permits and approvals from authorities with jurisdiction.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Coordinate technical inspection and testing services, including special consultants and testing laboratories.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Assist in resolving Requests for Information (RFIs) and interpreting Contract Documents.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Review all shop drawings, schedule updates, product data, and other submittals.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Process progress payments and retention release, including review of contractor schedule of values.

NAICS Classification

NAICS 541611 – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, NAICS 541330 – Engineering Services, NAICS 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on February 23, 2026, and was last updated on February 23, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on March 11, 2026.

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