Bid guide
How to bid on the Student Union Renovation for Southwestern Community College District
What the District is buying
Southwestern Community College District is seeking a Class B general building contractor to renovate its existing bookstore into Student Affairs space. The work includes demolition, building and structural upgrades, accessibility improvements, interior finishes, campus logistics, and closeout.
The estimated value is $3,500,000. The bid documents also include SEWUP/OCIP and Community Benefits Agreement requirements, along with project drawings, specifications, District requirements, a logistics plan, and the academic calendar.
Key dates and the deadline
A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The bid deadline is November 17, 2026, at 5:00 a.m. ET.
Submit your electronic bid through PlanetBids before the deadline. The provided information does not specify what happens to late submissions, so plan to submit early and confirm the deadline and submission instructions in the bid documents.
Who this opportunity suits
This IFB is suited to a Class B general building contractor with experience coordinating renovation work, building systems, accessibility improvements, and construction logistics on a campus.
Before pursuing the work, review the SEWUP/OCIP and Community Benefits Agreement documents and confirm that your firm and any subcontractors can meet the stated requirements.
How to access the bid and respond
Open the solicitation on Southwestern Community College District’s PlanetBids portal. The listing provides public access to the scope, dates, and document list; PlanetBids may ask you to complete a human-check step before the page loads.
To download documents, receive addenda, and bid electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the District. Review the complete solicitation and submit your bid through the portal before the deadline.
Prepare a complete, practical response
Attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting and use the issued-for-bid drawings, technical specifications, Division 00 and Division 01 documents, logistics plan, academic calendar, and all addenda to understand the work and submission requirements.
Plan carefully for occupied-campus access, utility shutdown coordination, temporary facilities and controls, hazardous-materials coordination, progress documentation, and closeout. Check that your bid addresses the SEWUP/OCIP and Community Benefits Agreement requirements and includes the information requested in the solicitation.
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 Southwestern Community College District; the original posting controls.