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Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

Tamalpais Union High School District is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, Tamalpais High School Pool Replastering Project, identified under Solicitation ID: 109. Work is to be performed near 700 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA in Marin County.

General Project Description

This project involves the demolition and reconstruction of the existing Tamalpais High School swimming pool plaster and tile finish, including associated ADA improvements. The scope encompasses the repair of existing finishes and the pool deck, replacement of various pool equipment, and minor improvements to existing facilities such as fencing, gates, walls, and signage. The project also includes swimming pool recirculation systems, deck equipment, underwater lights, cementitious waterproofing, pool plaster, and trim tile installation and start-up procedures. The work will be under a single lump sum contract.

General Bid Items

  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Demolition and replacement of plaster and associated finishes of existing Tamalpais High School swimming pool.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Associated ADA improvements.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Demolition and reconstruction of existing swimming pool plaster and tile finish.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Repair of existing finishes and pool deck.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Replacement of swimming pool equipment.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Minor improvements to existing facilities including fencing, gates, walls, and signage.
  • Quantity: 2  Unit: FA  Work Item: Suction outlet fitting assemblies, Specifications: Model MLD-FG-1836, 18-inch by 36-inch frame and grate, UV stabilized PVC, NSF/ANSI/CAN50 certified, 2,080 GPM minimum flow rate for floor installation.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Adjustable floor inlet fittings, Specifications: ABS plastic body, 2-inch cycolac solvent weld connection, internal NPT threads, Pentair/Sta-Rite No. 8417-0000-White and 8417-0200-Black, color to match surrounding tile.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Grating at gutter dropouts, Specifications: UV stabilized PVC, vandal proof stainless steel fasteners, similar to existing frames.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Recessed steps, Specifications: Single molding of white ABS, integral slip resistant tread surface, 16.5 in. wide by 6 in. deep, by KDI Paragon, S.R. Smith, or approved equal.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: New entry handrails, Specifications: Fabricated from one continuous piece, polished/buffed ASTM-A-554 grade 304L stainless steel, 1.900 inch OD x .145 inch wall thickness, passivated to 320 grit finish.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Escutcheons for handrails, Specifications: Keyhole or oblong shape, casted, electro-polished stainless steel with set screw, by Spectrum Products or approved equal.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Anchor sockets for stair entry handrails, Specifications: Wedge type, cast bronze, 4 inches deep, 1.50 inch OD tubing receiver, stainless steel tightening bolt and flat washer, sacrificial element.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Reinstallation of existing grab rails, Specifications: Factory polished.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Reinstallation of existing Pool Ladder rails, Specifications: Factory polished.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: New rubber bumpers for pool ladder, Specifications: Supplied by original manufacturer or approved equal.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: New escutcheons for grab rails/ladder, Specifications: Keyhole or oblong shape, casted, electro-polished stainless steel with set screw, by Spectrum Products or approved equal.
  • Quantity: 1  Unit: Gallon  Work Item: Stainless Steel Cleaner, Specifications: Organic passivation solution (Spectra-Clean System 2 by Spectrum Products).
  • Quantity: 1  Unit: EA  Work Item: Floating Life-Line (Depth Transition), Specifications: 1/2 inch nylon braided rope, 25 yards in length, with rope hooks. Blue and white polyethylene floats, 5 inch diameter by 9 inch long, spaced on two yard centers, stainless steel metallic rope hooks, EZ-Lock pool rope floats by Competitor.
  • Quantity: 15  Unit: EA  Work Item: Floating lane lines, Specifications: Non-turbulent type with wave quelling floats, 3/16” stainless steel coated cable, injection-molded polyethylene floats, Competitor Swim Products, Competitor Gold Medal 4” Lanes or approved equal, with 2 wrenches per set.
  • Quantity: 30  Unit: EA  Work Item: Lane line extension hooks, Specifications: Protective sleeve, manufactured by Competitor Swim Products.
  • Quantity: 3  Unit: EA  Work Item: BID ALTERNATE Lane Line Storage Reel (Swimming & Water Polo), Specifications: Heavy-duty aluminum reel, 1-1/2 inch aluminum axle, hard rubber wheels, Competitor Swim Products with storage reel cover, color Red and Blue.
  • Quantity: 1  Unit: EA  Work Item: Water polo floating lines (BID ALTERNATE), Specifications: Non-turbulent type with wave quelling floats, 3/16” stainless steel coated cable, injection-molded polyethylene floats, completely assembled and installed with take up reel, type 304 stainless steel spring and cable lock, hooks and wrench. Colors per NFHS, NCAA and FINA, similar to Competitor Swim Products Water Polo Rink.
  • Quantity: 2  Unit: EA  Work Item: 25-meter water polo field of play boundary lines.
  • Quantity: 8  Unit: EA  Work Item: Water polo goal tether lines with 4” white disks.
  • Quantity: 4  Unit: EA  Work Item: Water polo tether lines, Specifications: Include 2 meters long x 1.08 meters wide area of solid red disks (per FINA WP1.2 diagram).
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Underwater lights, Specifications: Equivalent to 500 watts incandescent light, UL listed, 120VAC, 55 watts LED-type. Fixture housing: stainless steel, 0.020 inch minimum wall thickness (UL 676 standard). Lens: 8-3/8 diameter clear tempered heat resistant glass. Gasket: single-piece "U" shaped santoprene or silicone. Fasteners: silicon-bronze or stainless steel. Cord: #16-3 STW (120V) or 12-3 SJTW (12V) submersible cord. Light fixture: IntelliBrite 5g White LED pool light series by Pentair Commercial Pool and Aquatics or approved equal.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Application of polymer modified cement waterproofing.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Waterproofing swimming pool gutter.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Waterproofing main drain sumps.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Waterproofing interior of surge tank.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Waterproof Coating, Specifications: Sika Thoroseal 581 (MasterSeal 581) cement-based, heavy duty, color grey, applied in two coats to minimum thickness.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Bonding and Modifying Mixture, Specifications: Sika Thoroseal Acryl 60 liquid compound of acrylic polymers and modifiers.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Removal of existing plaster and tile, Specifications: Stripped by hydroblasting, chipping gun, or picking down to bare concrete.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Cleaning and preparation of base surfaces for plaster, Specifications: Remove projections, dust, loose particles, grease, bond breakers; sandblasting for removal of curing compounds; wash with 6,000 psi high-pressure water.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Swimming pool plaster finish, Specifications: Minimum 1/2 in thickness, applied in two coats ("double-back" method) with sufficient pressure, finished to tolerance of -0 to +1/8 inch on curved surfaces and 1/8 inch in 8 feet on straight surfaces, smooth trowel finish without waves, cracks, trowel marks, ridges, pits, crazing, discoloration, or other imperfections. White color.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Pool plaster curing, Specifications: Fine fog water mist spray applied to finish coat, maintained damp until pool is filled.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Ceramic tile for swimming pool.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Glazed Ceramic Tile, Specifications: Gutter Cap Tile (as shown on drawings).
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Glazed Ceramic Tile, Specifications: Water Line Tile (as shown on drawings).
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Unglazed Ceramic Mosaic Tile, Specifications: “NO DIVING” Warning Tile, Depth Marking Tile, Stair Entry Tile, Stair Nosing Tile (Daltile Keystones 1”x1” Cap Wall Tile), Main Drain Trim Tile, Floor Inlet Trim Tile, Lane Marking tile, Wall TargetTile, Recessed Step Trim Tile (as shown on drawings).
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Specialty Tile, Specifications: Handhold tile at pool perimeter, color C701 available from Dal Tile or approved equal.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Trim Units, Specifications: Bullnose units for external corners/angles, material and finish identical to adjoining tile (slip-resistant surfacing not required for curved/vertical units), special type slip-resistant tread nosing units.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Setting Bed Mortar, Specifications: LATICRETE International Inc., 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed, polymer fortified blend, exceeds ASTM C270, with Tile Setting Products: LATICRETE International Inc./Mapei Corporation or approved equal.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Bond Coat, Specifications: LATICRETE International Inc., 254 Platinum one step, polymer-fortified thin-set mortar, exceeds ANSI A118.4 & A118.15.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Thinset, Specifications: LATICRETE International Inc., 254 Platinum one step, polymer-fortified thin-set mortar, exceeds ANSI A118.4 & A118.15.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Tile Joint Grout, Specifications: LATICRETE International Inc., Spectra Lock Pro Premium Grout, exceeds ANSI A118.3, for tile 3 inches below waterline and above. White grout throughout.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Tile Expansion Joints, Specifications: Uniform 1/8" joint width, per TCNA Method P601MB, P601TB, or P602.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Provide initial pool water fill and initial chemical balancing (Ryznar Stabilization, Langelier Index).
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Swimming Pool Start-Up, testing, calibration, and adjustment of mechanical, electrical, recirculation, chemical, and other supplied systems (minimum 14-day trouble-free operation).
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Owner System Training.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Operation and Maintenance Manuals and Closeout Submittals.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Final cleaning of surge tank and overflow perimeter skimming system (gutter) of all loose debris and sediment.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Pool Vacuuming to maintain clean condition, Specifications: Minimum 14-day period starting no sooner than 5 days after plaster.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Swimming Pool Certification, Specifications: Services of a registered engineer or land surveyor to measure and certify gutter lip elevations (10-ft centers) and lane lengths (pool filled with water between 78 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit).

NAICS Classification

NAICS 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (For general pool construction, specialized pool equipment installation, and related site improvements)., NAICS 238910 – Site Preparation Contractors (For demolition work and site clearing)., NAICS 238340 – Tile and Terrazzo Contractors (For ceramic tile installation for the swimming pool, waterline, depth markers, and other trim tile)., NAICS 238390 – Other Building Finishing Contractors (For swimming pool plaster finish and cementitious waterproofing application)., NAICS 238210 – Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (For electrical conduits and underwater lighting installation in the pool)., NAICS 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (For general construction elements related to ADA improvements and minor facility upgrades).

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on February 11, 2026, and was last updated on February 11, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on March 20, 2026.

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