The Orange County Superintendent of Schools is seeking sealed bids for interior renovation of two campus buildings – Esplanade Building 4 and Kalmus Building A. The work encompasses demolition of existing finishes, installation of new non‑bearing partitions, ceiling systems, lighting, modest HVAC modifications, fire‑sprinkler upgrades, and finish work (painting, flooring, etc.). A mandatory job‑walk will be held on November 4, 2026; bids are due November 18, 2026. The contract includes a $150,000 cash allowance, requires a 10 % bid bond, 100 % performance and payment bonds, and a 5 % retention on progress payments. Completion must occur within 120 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,500 per day for overruns.
• Interior tenant‑improvements (~7,500 sf) covering demolition, new partitions, ceiling, lighting, minor HVAC, and fire‑sprinkler work.
• Mandatory job‑walk on Nov 4 2026; RFI deadline Nov 10 2026.
• Bid security = 10 % of bid; performance/payment bonds = 100 % of contract price; $150 k cash allowance included in bid.
• Completion deadline = 120 days after NTP; $1,500/day liquidated damages; 5 % retention plus final 5 % holdback.