Desert Sands Unified School District 890/29AF Shade Shelters Group 2A Bid 2026
Desert Sands UnifiedSchool · La Quinta, CA- Due
- Jun 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 8, 2026
The 30-second brief
The Desert Sands Unified School District is soliciting bids for project 890/29AF Shade Shelters Group 2A. The scope of work consists of installing owner-furnished metal and fabric shade shelters at multiple school sites. Contractors are responsible for loading materials from the district office, delivery to sites, installing footings and reinforced steel as per drawings, and performing irrigation re-routing where turf is present. Bidders must possess a State of California B-License and be registered as a public works contractor with the DIR. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on May 20, 2026, starting at James Earl Carter Elementary School. Sealed bids are due in person by 2:00 p.m. on June 02, 2026, at the District Education Center in La Quinta, CA.
Sealed Bid, Bid Bond (10%), Performance Bond (100%), Payment Bond (100%), Certified Payroll Records
Lowest responsive responsible bidder based on the base bid amount only.
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Summary
The Desert Sands Unified School District is soliciting bids for project 890/29AF Shade Shelters Group 2A. The scope of work consists of installing owner-furnished metal and fabric shade shelters at multiple school sites.
Contractors are responsible for loading materials from the district office, delivery to sites, installing footings and reinforced steel as per drawings, and performing irrigation re-routing where turf is present. Bidders must possess a State of California B-License and be registered as a public works contractor with the DIR. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on May 20, 2026, starting at James Earl Carter Elementary School. Sealed bids are due in person by 2:00 p.m. on June 02, 2026, at the District Education Center in La Quinta, CA.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsive responsible bidder based on the base bid amount only.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
- Submit to
- Desert Sands Unified School District - District Education Center, 47-950 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta, CA 92253
- Scope location
- La Quinta, CA
- Reported agency
- Desert Sands Unified School District
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Desert Sands Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 2, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Desert Sands Unified School District - District Education Center, 47-950 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta, CA 92253.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Desert Sands Unified in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Sealed Bid, Bid Bond (10%), Performance Bond (100%), Payment Bond (100%), Certified Payroll Records. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsive responsible bidder based on the base bid amount only." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Desert Sands Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Desert Sands Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Desert Sands Unified regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Desert Sands Unified for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: La Quinta, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.