How to bid on the Fire Alarm Upgrade for Gavilan Joint Community College District

What the district is buying

Gavilan Joint Community College District is seeking a contractor to replace existing Edwards EST3 fire alarm control panels and remote annunciators with new Edwards EST4 equipment at its Gilroy, Coyote Valley, and San Martin campuses.

The project is part of the district’s Measure X Bond Program. Its estimated value is $500,000. This construction IFB may suit a contractor experienced with fire alarm system equipment replacement.

Key dates and the deadline

The solicitation was published October 30, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

Bids are due November 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline; late submissions may not be accepted.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for construction contractors able to perform fire alarm control equipment replacement across the three listed campuses. Bidders need a B or C-10 license.

How to access and submit the bid

Click “View the original posting” to open the solicitation 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 electronic bid through the portal before the due date.

Prepare a complete, competitive response

Review the full solicitation documents and any addenda carefully. Confirm your firm meets the B or C-10 license requirement and that your response addresses the requested replacement work at all three campuses.

Plan around the pre-bid meeting and submission deadline. Allow time to complete portal registration, prepare required bid materials, and submit electronically before 5:00 PM ET on November 23.