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 @ 9:00 AM PST. The District is seeking experienced firms to provide comprehensive and professional DSA inspection services for the installation and certification of the replacement of playground structure and site work at Fremont Elementary School. All work is to be done in compliance with State and local regulations and include necessary labor, equipment and other incidental and appurtenant work necessary to satisfactorily complete the work as further described in the Scope of Work (Exhibit B).
This Informal Request for Bid (IRFB No. 17, M&O/Facilities, Non-Construction Services) is issued under the assumption that any resulting contract will not exceed the Public Contract Code section 20111 bid limit for non-construction services (inflation-adjusted threshold $119,100). All electronic proposals must be submitted via Colbi Secure Bids for the Montebello Unified School District. Bids received after the specified time or after any extensions due to material changes will not be accepted. A job walk / pre-bid meeting is referenced as mandatory but is listed as N/A for this solicitation; bidders are instructed to meet in front of the school if applicable.
Bidders must be licensed contractors pursuant to the California Business and Professions Code and licensed to perform the work called for in the contract documents. Bidders must submit copies of all required licensing with the bid package. This and all public works projects are subject to SB 854 DIR Contractor Registration and prevailing wage enforcement; as of March 1, 2015 bids/proposals cannot be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof that the contractor and all subcontractors are registered with the DIR.
Calendar of Events (Pacific Time) called out in the solicitation includes: Public Notice November 9, 2026; RFI deadline November 16, 2026 @ 10:00 AM; Proposal Due Date November 19, 2026 @ 9:00 AM PST; Evaluation Period November 20-25, 2026; Board Approval TBD. The Scope of Work (Exhibit B) specifies DSA inspection services for the installation and certification of the replacement playground structure and associated site work. Minimum qualifications require a minimum of three (3) years providing DSA inspection services and a Class 3 DSA inspector; licenses must be current.
The solicitation includes detailed submittal requirements and mandatory forms (Form Check List; Bidder's Bid Form; Qualification Form with licenses; Bidder's References and Statement of Experience; Outside Contractor Certification of Employee Clearance; Acknowledgement of Addenda; Non-Collusion Affidavit; Workers Compensation if applicable). Proposal cost must include prevailing wages, payment and performance bonds if quote exceeds $25,000, and mandatory insurance requirements. The District will evaluate proposals based on price, experience and qualifications, and Small Business Enterprise participation and intends to award to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price consistent with the evaluation criteria.
