BID MANUAL
BID# V2526017B, STORAGE SHEDS
Due: November 17, 2025 at 02:00 p.m.
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ISSUED:
November 05, 2025
VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
1234 Arcadia Avenue, Vista, CA 92084
Purchasing Department
Phone: 760-726-2170 X92642
DATE:
SUBJECT:
November 05, 2025
Bid #V2526017B
FOR: STORAGE SHEDS
BID OPENING: November27, 2025
Please bid your lowest prices/best discounts for the items on the attached specification sheets. Before
bidding, please read the INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, BID SHEETS , AND SPECIAL TERMS AND
CONDITIONS which are attached.
Submit all bids in a sealed envelope showing the Bid Number and opening date. Bids must reach the
Purchasing Department at the address, date and time listed in the NOTICE TO BIDDERS.
If further information is desired, please email kevinlesko@vistausd.org
NOTE: BIDS SUBMITTED BY FAX ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE
This form is to be submitted with your bid.
The undersigned hereby proposes and agrees to furnish and deliver the goods or services as bid
in accordance with the terms, conditions, specifications, and prices herein quoted. Bid is subject
to cash discount of ______________%________________days.
FIRM NAME:_________________________________________________________
SIGNED BY:____________________________________________________________
(Original signature by authorized legal representative—unsigned bids will be rejected)
TITLE:___________________________________DATE:_________________
ADDRESS_______________________________________________________
PHONE #:____________________________________FAX #:_______________________
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E-MAIL:
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vista Unified School District of San Diego County, California, acting by and
through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as the District will receive up to, but not later than
November 27, 2025 at 02:00 p.m. sealed bids for the award of a contract for the following:
STORAGE SHEDS BID
V2526017B
Such bids shall be received in the office of the Purchasing Department, Vista Unified School District, 1234
Arcadia Avenue, Vista, CA 92084, and shall be opened at the above stated time and place. Bids will not be
read aloud, a summary will be sent to all participants.
Each bid must conform and be responsive to this invitation, the Information for Bidders, the Specifications,
and all other documents comprising the pertinent Contract Documents. Copies of the Contract Documents are
now on file and may be obtained in the office of the Purchasing Department at the above address or at the
District’s website https://www.vistausd.org/departments/businessservices/purchasing
The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to accept or to reject any one or more items of a bid, or
to waive any irregularities or informalities in the bids or in the bidding.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder as it pertains to specifications
and instructions contained in the bid documents.
No bidder may withdraw his/her bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening of bids.
Publication: The Daily Journal
Publication Dates: 11/05/2025; 11/12/2025
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BID MANUAL ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
BID FORM ................................................................................................................................................................ 2
NOTICE TO BIDDERS................................................................................................................................................ 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................................................... 4
INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS............................................................................................................................... 5-9
BID .................................................................................................................................................................... 10-11
BID BOND FORM .............................................................................................................................................. 12-13
NON-COLLUSIVE BIDDING DECLARATION ............................................................................................................ 14
SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION FORM…………………………………………………………………………………..15
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT ACT………………………………………………………………………………………………………16
INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................... 17-20
AGREEMENT..................................................................................................................................................... 21-24
SPECIFICATIONS AND BID SHEETS ................................................................................................................... 25-30
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INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
1. SECURING DOCUMENTS: Specifications, and other contract document forms will be available
without charge, and may be secured by prospective bidders at the office of:
Vista Unified School District
Purchasing Department
1234 Arcadia Avenue
Vista, CA 92084
2. BIDS/PROPOSALS: Bids to receive consideration shall be made in accordance with the following
instructions:
a) Bids shall be made upon the form obtained at the Purchasing Department office
properly executed. Bids shall be written in ink or typed before submission. Bids are to be
verified as they cannot be corrected after bids are opened. The signature of all persons signing
shall be in longhand. The completed form shall be without interlineation, alterations, or
erasures. Alternative proposals will not be considered unless requested in the specifications. No
oral or telegraphic modifications will be considered.
b) Before submitting a bid, bidders shall carefully examine specifications, and the forms of
other documents. They shall fully inform themselves as to all existing conditions and limitations,
and shall ensure that unit cost and total cost is reflected in the bid. No allowance will be made
because of lack of such examination or knowledge.
c) The use of the name of a manufacturer, or any special brand or make, in describing any
item in the Contract Documents does not restrict bidders to that manufacturer or specific
article. An equal of the named product will always be given due consideration. The District
retains the right to be sole judge as to whether equivalency has been proven and whether
alternatives will be accepted.
d) All equipment on which bids are submitted must in all cases be equal or better in quality
and utility to those manufacturers or brands specified by the District.
e) The make or brand and grade of the article on which bid is submitted should be stated
in the bid form. When the make or brand and grade of the article is not stated it will be
understood to be the specific article named by the District.
f) No bid shall include California sales or use tax, or Federal excise tax.
g) All bids on items shall be F.O.B. school district.
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.