Desert Sands Unified School District 890/32F District Education Center Interior Improvement Bid 2026
Desert Sands UnifiedSchool · La Quinta, CA- Due
- May 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 24, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jacob Barrios
- (909) 390-4839
The 30-second brief
The Desert Sands Unified School District is soliciting sealed bids for the 890/32F District Education Center Interior Improvement project. The scope of work involves the reconfiguration of various district areas to change functionality, including framing, HVAC reconfiguration, electrical, data, flooring, removal of large file storage systems, and the enclosure of an exterior atrium in the Superintendent's area. Bidders must possess a valid California B-License and be registered as public works contractors with the DIR. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on May 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the District Office. Bids require a 10% bid bond and the successful contractor must provide 100% performance and payment bonds. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on May 21, 2026.
Bid Form and Proposal, Bid Bond
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 890/32F District Education Center Interior Improvement project.
The scope of work involves the reconfiguration of various district areas to change functionality, including framing, HVAC reconfiguration, electrical, data, flooring, removal of large file storage systems, and the enclosure of an exterior atrium in the Superintendent's area. Bidders must possess a valid California B-License and be registered as public works contractors with the DIR. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on May 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the District Office. Bids require a 10% bid bond and the successful contractor must provide 100% performance and payment bonds. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on May 21, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsive responsible bidder based on the base bid amount only.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Bid Form and Proposal, Bid Bond
- Submit to
- District Education Center Facilities Office, 47-950 Dune Palms Road La Quinta California 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 May 21, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: District Education Center Facilities Office, 47-950 Dune Palms Road La Quinta California 92253. For questions, contact Jacob Barrios.
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.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jacob Barrios at (909) 390-4839. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Bid Form and Proposal, Bid Bond. 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.