Desert Sands Unified School District 890/30F Shade Shelters Group 3 Bid
Desert Sands UnifiedSchool · La Quinta, CA- Due
- Jun 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 15, 2026
The 30-second brief
The Desert Sands Unified School District is soliciting Multiple Prime bids for the installation of metal and fabric shade shelters at eight school sites: Desert Ridge Academy, Shadow Hills High School, Richard Oliphant Elementary, Herbert Hoover Elementary, Carrillo Ranch Elementary, Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary, Indio Middle School, and Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy. The structures are owner-furnished and contractor-installed, requiring the contractor to load materials from the district office and deliver them to each site. Scope includes installing footings, reinforced steel, and metal structures per drawings, plus irrigation re-routing. Bidders must possess a California B-License and be registered with the DIR. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for May 27, 2026. Sealed bids are due in person by 2:00 p.m. on June 09, 2026, at the District Education Center in La Quinta, CA.
Sealed bid response for shade shelter installation; pre-bid attendance is non-mandatory.
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Summary
The Desert Sands Unified School District is soliciting Multiple Prime bids for the installation of metal and fabric shade shelters at eight school sites: Desert Ridge Academy, Shadow Hills High School, Richard Oliphant Elementary, Herbert Hoover Elementary, Carrillo Ranch Elementary, Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary, Indio Middle School, and Dr.
Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy. The structures are owner-furnished and contractor-installed, requiring the contractor to load materials from the district office and deliver them to each site. Scope includes installing footings, reinforced steel, and metal structures per drawings, plus irrigation re-routing. Bidders must possess a California B-License and be registered with the DIR. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for May 27, 2026. Sealed bids are due in person by 2:00 p.m. on June 09, 2026, at the District Education Center in La Quinta, CA.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Sealed bid response for shade shelter installation; pre-bid attendance is non-mandatory.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
- Submit to
- Desert Sands Unified School District - District Education Center, 47-950 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta, CA 92253
- Scope location
- Indio, CA; 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 9, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. 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 response for shade shelter installation; pre-bid attendance is non-mandatory.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Form and Proposal, Bid Bond (10%), Performance Bond (100%), Payment Bond (100%), California B-License, DIR Registration. 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: Indio, CA; La Quinta, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.