Bid guide
How to bid on the LAHC Fine Arts Music Building for Los Angeles Community College District
What the district is buying
Los Angeles Community College District is seeking design and construction of a new, one-story Fine Arts and Music facility at Los Angeles Harbor College in Monterey Park, California. The building is planned at approximately 38,500 gross square feet, with instructional and performance spaces, specialized labs and studios, faculty and support spaces, and related building, site and utility work.
The project also includes accessibility improvements and a rooftop photovoltaic system. Preparation of demolition documents is included, but demolition itself will be handled under a separate future project.
Key dates and the deadline
The RFQ was published October 22, 2026. The pre-bid meeting is October 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The response deadline is November 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Submit electronically through the PlanetBids listing before the deadline. The provided information does not state what happens to late submissions, so plan to submit early and confirm the exact requirements in the RFQ documents.
Who this opportunity may suit
This construction-category RFQ may suit firms able to provide design and construction services for a college arts and music facility. Relevant experience could include instructional or performance spaces, specialized labs and studios, building systems, accessibility work, site development, utility infrastructure, or rooftop solar.
Because this is an RFQ, review the solicitation documents to understand the requested qualifications and response format before deciding whether to pursue it.
How to access and respond
Open the agency’s PlanetBids listing through the provided “View original source” access step. 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 submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with Los Angeles Community College District. Review the RFQ and all addenda, then submit through the portal before November 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Prepare a clear, responsive RFQ
Read the RFQ instructions first and use them as a checklist. Organize your response in the requested order, answer each requirement directly, and verify that all requested forms and supporting materials are included.
Choose project examples that show your team’s relevant design and construction experience, especially work involving educational, performance, studio, accessibility, building-systems, site or solar elements. Check the PlanetBids listing for addenda before submitting, and leave time to confirm that your electronic response was received.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Los Angeles Community College District; the original posting controls.