Fs Campbell Hall Air Compressor Replacement

The University of California, Berkeley is seeking a contractor to demolish the existing air compressor, dryer, and associated piping at Campbell Hall and replace them with a new oil-free, scroll, air-cooled compressor system complete with a desiccant compressed air dryer, wet receiver, ducting, piping, filters, and supporting structures as specified in the design drawings. The work includes creating new wall penetrations for air intake and exhaust, modifying existing fire sprinkler systems to comply with fire codes, and performing full startup and commissioning of the new system. The project is a lump-sum contract with an estimated value of $180,000 and is being procured under NAICS code 238220. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BuildingConnected platform by the deadline of August 18, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid site tour on July 27, 2026, is required for bid eligibility. Contractors must hold a valid California “B” (General Building) and “C-20” (HVAC) license, be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations, and have completed at least three comparable projects valued at $180,000 or more within the past seven years in the Bay Area, including experience on UC campuses or national laboratories. Prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code §§1771 and 1725.5 apply, with all workers required to be paid a minimum of $15 per hour under UC’s Fair Wage standard. Bid submissions require a Contractor’s Special Statement of Experience, a bid bond delivered physically to UC Berkeley’s Capital Projects office, and proof of license. Evaluation is based on strict compliance with mandatory qualifications and pricing, indicating a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach. The performance location is Campbell Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720, and final acceptance will occur on-site after successful commissioning. No federal accounting identifiers or formal COR/COTR designations are provided; questions regarding contract administration should be directed to contractadmin-cp@berkeley.edu.