The Cerritos Community College District is seeking qualified contractors to construct a new student‑housing complex consisting of five buildings (three multi‑story residential structures and two single‑story support structures). The work is divided into multiple bid categories, including demolition & earthwork, landscape & irrigation, low‑voltage/structured cabling, and a general construction package that covers structural framing, envelope, interior finishes, utilities, and modular unit installation. The project requires DIR‑registered contractors with specific California license classifications, a 10 % bid bond, 100 % performance and payment bonds, and compliance with extensive California building, safety, and environmental codes. The estimated construction cost is $60 million, and the schedule runs from early 2026 through late 2029.
• 4 bid categories: Demolition/Earthworks (License A/C12/C21), Landscape (C27), Low‑Voltage (C7), General Package (B).
• Required bonds: 10 % bid bond; 100 % performance and payment bonds; 5 % retention held in escrow.
• Mandatory compliance: CAL‑OSHA, prevailing‑wage, DIR registration, LEED Silver goal, extensive insurance and certification requirements.
• Timeline: Bid release 13 Oct 2026, pre‑bid conference 16 Oct 2026, bid due 17 Nov 2026, construction expected to complete by 2029.
• Scope includes site demolition, earthwork, asphalt paving, landscaping, low‑voltage cabling, structural foundations, modular unit erection, utilities, fire protection, and final commissioning.