Montebello Unified School District
School DistrictCA
Posted
Nov 9, 2026
Nov 19, 2026
Materials and Lab Testing for Playground Project at Fremont Elementary School RFP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Montebello Unified School District ("District") of Los Angeles County, California, acting by and through its Governing Board, will receive Proposals via Colbi Secure up to but not later than November 19, 2026 @ 10:00 AM PST. The District is seeking experienced firms to provide comprehensive and professional service. All work to be done within State and Local Regulations and necessary labor, equipment and other incidental and appurtenant work necessary to satisfactorily complete the work as further described in the Scope of Work. This Informal Request for Proposal Solicitation is issued to interested proposers under the assumptions that (1) Any resulting contract will not exceed the bid limit of Public Contract Code section 20111, currently $119,100 for non-construction services and materials; the Board need not approve or ratify the contract. All electronic proposals shall be received via Colbi Secure Bids by the time specified. Any bids received after the time specified or after any extensions due to material changes shall not be accepted. A mandatory job walk or pre-bid meeting is stated as required; job walk date/time is listed as N/A. Bidders are instructed to meet in front of the school for the job walk; late arrivals will not be allowed to participate and a sign-in sheet will be maintained. This project is subject to licensing requirements: each bidder shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to the California Business and Professions Code and be licensed to perform the work called for in the contract documents. Enforcement of prevailing wage monitoring/enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) applies. The successful bidder must possess a valid and active license at time of bid and the license must remain valid through project completion. Bidders must submit a copy of all required licensing with the bid package. Bidders and subcontractors must be registered with DIR as required by SB 854; as of March 1, 2015 bids/proposals cannot be accepted nor contract or subcontract entered into without proof of registration. CALENDAR OF EVENTS (Pacific Time): Public Notice: November 9, 2026 (MUSD Web Page / Colbi Secure Bids / DemandStar). RFI: Nov 16, 2026 @ 10:00 AM — submit Requests for Information in writing to RFP-Bids@montebello.k12.ca.us with subject title: IRFB No.18 RFI; Job Walk: N/A; Proposal Due Date: November 19, 2026 @ 10:00 AM (Colbi Secure Bids) PST; Evaluation Period: November 20-25, 2026; Board Approval: TBD. EXHIBIT B - SCOPE OF WORK: Materials and lab testing for the playground structure replacement and site work project at Fremont Elementary School. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Proposers shall meet minimum qualification requirements at time of proposal submittal, including capability to perform and deliver detailed services; minimum three (3) years in business providing materials testing; District insurance requirements; DSA-certified materials testing lab. EVALUATION/AWARD: Selection based primarily on pricing, experience and qualifications, and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation. Subject to the provisions herein, contract award will be made to the responsive and responsible Service Provider with the lowest price, with appropriate consideration to evaluation factors. Proposal cost to include prevailing wages, payment & performance bonds if quote exceeds $25,000, and mandatory insurance requirements per attachments. The District reserves rights to reject any or all responses, waive informalities, and negotiate as needed. PROPOSAL PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS: It is each Service Provider's sole responsibility to ensure proposals are submitted on time and received via Colbi Secure Bids. Bidders must subscribe in Colbi Secure Bids to receive notifications. Requests for Information must follow RFI process. All communications regarding this solicitation shall be addressed only to the designated contact; no contact with other District personnel prior to award. Failure to follow submission format or omitting required submittal items may render a proposal nonresponsive. REQUIRED SUBMITTALS / FORMS: Form Check List; Bidder's Bid Form; Qualification Form (attach required licenses); Bidder's three References and Statement of Experience; Outside Contractor Certification of Employee Clearance; Acknowledgement of Addenda; Non-Collusion Affidavit; Workers Compensation (if applicable). Additional documents include proof of insurance and other required attachments. See solicitation for full list and insurance requirements.
