Sf Main Library Atrium Smoke Exhaust Fan Replacement

The project involves the demolition and one-for-one replacement of obsolete atrium smoke exhaust fan units and their associated variable frequency drives at the San Francisco Main Library, requiring full integration with the existing fire detection/alarm and building automation systems to replicate the original smoke control sequence. Work must be performed in an occupied public space with strict coordination with other ongoing construction activities, and all HVAC, electrical, and controls work must adhere to the San Francisco Building Code, California Electrical and Fire Codes, and NFPA standards, while ensuring indoor air quality compliance through CDPH Standard Method v1.2-2017 for VOC emissions. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, packaging, and installation, with equipment delivered in original manufacturer packaging, properly labeled per ANSI Z535.1 and NFPA 70 standards, and stored in climate-controlled, weather-tight conditions to preserve integrity. Bidders must demonstrate at least three recent renovation or new construction projects valued at $1 million or more, including at least one project valued at $3 million or more involving coordination of two or more subcontractor trades, and must be prequalified in safety compliance per Section 00 45 14. Contractors must also meet Local Business Enterprise (LBE) participation goals, requiring a minimum of 20% of the contract value to be awarded to certified Small-LBE, Micro-LBE, or SBA-LBE firms, with eligible bidders receiving a 10% bid discount. The bid must include a completed Qualifications Form, Release/Waiver Agreement, Debarment Certification, and LBE documentation submitted via a single PDF file through the designated ShareFile portal prior to the August 19, 2026 deadline. On-site requirements include a designated Asbestos Competent Person, a certified Safety Manager with three years of experience, daily safety inspections, continuous air monitoring for contaminants, full implementation of a site-specific Health and Safety Plan, and mandatory use of PPE and engineering controls. All work must commence within five days of Notice to Proceed and complete within the defined Contract Time, with progress schedules submitted fourteen days in advance; failure to submit daily safety reports may result in payment withholding. The award will be made to the lowest responsive bid price under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable model with no trade-off evaluation, and all contract administration documents must be sent to the Contract Administration Division at 49 South Van Ness Avenue, Suite 1600, San Francisco, CA 9410