HVAC Chilled Water System & Cooling Tower Replace

Solicitation SCCC26-002, issued by the Santa Clara Convention Center and managed by Oak View Group, seeks a turnkey contractor for the replacement of an aging HVAC Chilled Water System and a Marley NC II Cooling Tower in Santa Clara, California. The project involves the removal of equipment that has been in service for nearly 40 years and the installation of a BAC Series 3000 or approved equivalent, including a new centrifugal separator. The scope of work encompasses mechanical, electrical, and controls/BMS integration, water treatment, crane operations, and site logistics. While existing VFDs, motor starters, and chemical water treatment systems are expected to remain, the contractor is responsible for verifying compatibility and managing all permits and testing. Qualified bidders must hold California Contractor Licenses Class C-20 and D-53, provide three customer references, and adhere to prevailing wage requirements. Bids must be submitted electronically via BidNet Direct. Although initial deadlines were set for July, subsequent addenda have modified the procurement schedule, with the final response deadline extended to August 6, 2026. Primary points of contact for the project include Raul Gutierrez and Elizabeth Cardoso, with Roberto Arellano serving as an additional contact.