IFB #26-0176590 D395 Huts - Bard HVAC System

The California Department of Technology is soliciting bids for the replacement and upgrade of HVAC systems at Digital 395 Hut locations to support the Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative. The project requires the replacement of two 5-ton HVAC units with two 6-ton Bard units at eleven sites, as well as the addition of one 4-ton Bard unit in a 2N+1 configuration at four specific backbone sites in Barstow, Independence, Ridgecrest, and Reno. The scope includes system design, installation, testing, commissioning, and the delivery of a comprehensive closeout package with as-built drawings and Title 24 compliance reports. The contract is a fixed-price agreement with a one-year base term and an optional one-year extension. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all mandatory administrative and qualification gates, including valid C-20, C-10, and Nevada C-21 licenses, and EPA 608 certification. Evaluation includes preferences for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, small businesses, and California-based firms under TACPA. Bidders must provide performance and payment bonds totaling 100 percent of the contract price and adhere to California prevailing wage laws. The project mandates strict compliance with California building efficiency standards and federal tax information safeguards. Submissions must be electronic and divided into three volumes covering administrative requirements, bidder qualifications, and a detailed cost worksheet.