City Of Santa Paula Oil Museum Hvac Replacement

The City of Santa Paula is soliciting bids from California State Licensed Contractors (Category B) to replace the HVAC system at the Santa Paula Oil Museum located at 1001 East Main Street. The project objective is to bring the facility into current code compliance through the installation of new HVAC units, accessories, and wood curbs for condensing units and exhaust fans. The scope includes a variety of packaged RTUs across both floors, ranging from 3.5 to 5 tons, with specific requirements for both single-phase and three-phase power. All equipment must be UL/ETL listed and AHRI certified, and the contractor is required to provide a work plan and a five-year litigation history as part of the technical bid. The contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder who conforms to all specifications and can secure a performance bond for 100 percent of the award. Bids must be submitted in a sealed package to the City Clerk's Office by September 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST. Key compliance requirements include adherence to California prevailing wage laws, DIR registration for public works, and comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability of 2 million dollars per occurrence and automobile liability of 1 million dollars. The contractor is also responsible for maintaining a neat and clean site and correcting any deficiencies within five working days following the City's final inspection.