Desert Sands Unified School District 890/31F Shade Shelters Group 4 Bid
Desert Sands UnifiedSchool · La Quinta, CA- Due
- Jul 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 19, 2026
The 30-second brief
The Desert Sands Unified School District is soliciting sealed bids for the 890/31F Shade Shelters Group 4 project. The scope of work involves erecting metal and fabric shade structures at six elementary school sites: George Washington, Ronald Reagan, James Monroe, Gerald Ford, Benjamin Franklin, and Harry S. Truman. Materials are Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) and must be transported by the contractor from the district office to each site. Bidders must possess a California B-License and be registered with the DIR. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 7, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at Washington Charter Elementary. Sealed bids are due in person by 2:00 p.m. on July 21, 2026, at the District Education Center in La Quinta, CA. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest responsive Base Bid amount.
Erect metal and fabric shade structures; attend non-mandatory pre-bid conference/site visit.
Lowest responsive responsible bidder based on the Base Bid amount only
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Summary
The Desert Sands Unified School District is soliciting sealed bids for the 890/31F Shade Shelters Group 4 project.
The scope of work involves erecting metal and fabric shade structures at six elementary school sites: George Washington, Ronald Reagan, James Monroe, Gerald Ford, Benjamin Franklin, and Harry S. Truman. Materials are Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) and must be transported by the contractor from the district office to each site. Bidders must possess a California B-License and be registered with the DIR. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 7, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at Washington Charter Elementary. Sealed bids are due in person by 2:00 p.m. on July 21, 2026, at the District Education Center in La Quinta, CA. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest responsive Base Bid amount.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsive responsible bidder based on the Base Bid amount only
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Erect metal and fabric shade structures; attend non-mandatory pre-bid conference/site visit.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Bid Form and Proposal
- Bid Bond (10%)
- B-License
- DIR Registration
- Submit to
- Submit sealed bids in person at Desert Sands Unified School District - District Education Center, 47-950 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta, CA 92253. Contact/portal: www.dsusdplanroom.com
- 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 July 21, 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: Submit sealed bids in person at Desert Sands Unified School District - District Education Center, 47-950 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta, CA 92253. Contact/portal: www.dsusdplanroom.com.
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: Erect metal and fabric shade structures; attend non-mandatory pre-bid conference/site visit.. 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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Form and Proposal, Bid Bond (10%), 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: La Quinta, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.