How to bid on the Building 100 Elevator Tower for North Orange County Community College District

What the district is buying

North Orange County Community College District is seeking a general building contractor for the Building 100 Elevator Tower at Fullerton College. This is an invitation for bids, or IFB, in the construction category. The estimated value is $3 million.

The project drawings and specifications are listed under the Documents tab. Review them to understand the work before deciding whether to bid.

Key dates and the deadline

The solicitation was published October 16, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The bid deadline is November 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Submit your electronic bid through PlanetBids before the deadline. Do not wait until the last moment to complete the submission.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for general building contractors prepared to bid construction work for a college district. Bidders need a California B - General Building Contractor license.

How to access and respond

Click “View original source” to open the listing on the district’s PlanetBids portal. The scope, dates and document list are public; PlanetBids may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.

To download documents, receive addenda and bid electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the agency. Submit your bid through the portal before the due date.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Read the project drawings and specifications carefully, and use them to define your price and work plan. Check that your bid addresses the solicitation as written rather than relying on the project title alone.

Attend the scheduled pre-bid meeting if it helps you understand the project. Check PlanetBids for addenda while preparing your response, and make sure your vendor registration and electronic submission are complete before the deadline.