NOTICE OF BID REQUEST

NOTICE OF BID REQUEST Seeks subcontractor bids for the following project: New Educational Service Supply Center Conversion and Farrell Building Interior Improvements Owner: Palm Springs Unified School District Bid Date: April 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM Bernards is requesting bids for all trades from qualified bidders the New Educational Service Supply Center Conversion and the Farrell Building Interior Improvement projects located in Palm Springs. The New Educational Service Supply Center project consists of construction of the conversion of existing 7,478 sf commercial building into new offices and supply center, including related site improvements. The Farrell Building Interior Improvement consists of modernization of existing single story office buildings, approximately 10,900 SF to update interior finishes, doors, HVAC, roofing and electrical systems, including minor site work improvements. Pre-Qualification: Please note that all mechanical, electrical, plumbing ("MEP") and sheet metal subcontractors (contractors that hold a C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43 and/or C-46 license), must have submitted prequalification applications at least ten (10) business days prior to bid date and must be approved at least five business (5) days PRIOR to bid date. Contractors must complete a Prequal application with the district. Use the following link to apply: https://www.psusd.us/departments/p/purchasing-services/public-works/prequalification-of-contractors Bernards is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to; and encourages the participation of MBEs, WBEs, DBEs, SBEs, DVBEs, and OBEs and requires submittal with their bid the certification form from the authorizing agency. Participation in Bernards' Prequalification process improves our ability to collaborate with Subcontractors while providing them with the benefit of inclusion in potential select project lists. Please contact SubcontractorPrequalification@bernards.com for Prequalification documents or visit our website https://www.bernards.com/industry-partners/ for more information. Subcontractors must comply with general prevailing wage rates. Under new California law, all subcontractors and sub-tier subcontractors wishing to conduct business with any public entity must be registered and maintain good standing with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) prior to submitting a bid and during performance of the work. Only registered contractors and subcontractors to be awarded public works projects. Please visit www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html for more information and to register. Subcontractors must also meet the minimum requirements for Skilled and Trained Workforce (PCC 2600 – 2603 et seq.). Also refer to California Education Code, Sections 81703(c)(2)(F) and 17407.5; Labor Code 1777.5; and CCR Title 8, Section 230.1. Please visit https://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/Apprentices.html for more information. Textura Construction Payment Management System: Subcontractors will be required to electronically sign and submit their pay applications – including invoices, sworn statements, conditional lien waivers, and unconditional lien waivers. Bernards pays for the majority of the cost for the Textura system. However, there is a small fee paid directly by each Subcontractor or Major Supplier to Textura which must be included in any bid to Bernards. For additional information and associated fees, please visit www.texturacorp.com. Plans & Specifications: Plans and specifications will be available through our reprographics company at www.buildingconnected.com. By submitting a bid, subcontractor confirms they have reviewed Bernards' Subcontract Agreement along with Attachments "A", "B", "C", "D", "E" and will execute said Agreement without modifications. Please review all Bernards' Standard Subcontract documents and forms at www.buildingconnected.com. Bids that do not conform to these bid instructions will not receive the maximum number of subcontractor quality points in a "Best Value" award process. The Attachments will be issued via an addendum during the bid period. All subcontractors awarded work on this project must be prepared to furnish 100% faithful performance and 100% payment bonds issued by a licensed, admitted corporate surety with a minimum A.M. Best rating of A-VI that is authorized to issue bonds by the State of California and is acceptable to Bernards, (current Treasury Listing is acceptable), in the full amount of their subcontracts. Requests for Information: Due by April 2, 2026 by 2pm to jcruz@bernards.com Non-Mandatory Job Walk: Monday, April 6, 2026 at 7:00am. Meet at 1247 S Gene Autry Trail Palm Springs, CA 92264. If you have any questions about this project, please contact us at: Bernards 555 First Street San Fernando, CA 91103 (818) 898-1521 (818) 898-4909 Fax jcruz@bernards.com Contacts: Jose Cruz March 29, April 5 2026 LYRK0488026