Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Installation in San Diego County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for the removal and installation of a commercial HVAC system at the Shop 11 Parts Department in San Diego, California. The project requires the contractor to provide all labor, tools, equipment, and materials to disconnect and legally dispose of an existing five-ton commercial HVAC package unit and install a new high-efficiency five-ton heat pump package unit with natural gas backup. The new equipment must exceed ASHRAE 90.1 2025 efficiency ratings and include a new curb adapter and contractor-supplied economizer. The estimated period of performance is from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2027, with work performed during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a maximum total bid proposal limit of $484,000.00. Bidders must hold a valid C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor License. Key compliance requirements include a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal and a 5% preference for certified Small Businesses, Microbusinesses, or Small Businesses for the Purpose of Public Works. Additionally, a payment bond is required for contracts exceeding $25,000, and prevailing wages apply if the total bid exceeds $15,000. Bids must be submitted in a sealed physical envelope to the Division of Procurement and Contracts in Sacramento by October 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time; electronic submissions will not be accepted.