Library_Print:_A-100_E-4.pdf

This is a bid solicitation document from the City of Lompoc, California, for the complete replacement of HVAC units at the Lompoc Library located at 501 West North Avenue. The project scope includes demolition and lawful disposal of five existing HVAC units and installation of three new rooftop and two new basement commercial heating and cooling systems with direct expansion cooling, refrigerant piping, duct transitions, electrical distribution upgrades, controls, testing and balancing, startup, commissioning, and training. A mandatory pre-bid job walk is scheduled for August 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the library's back entrance. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on September 4, 2026, and all work must be completed within 90 days from the Notice to Proceed. Proposals are valid for 90 calendar days after the bid opening date. Questions must be submitted in writing to Theresa Hernandez, Senior Buyer, by 4:00 p.m. on August 27, 2026.

Bidders must hold a valid California Contractor's License Classification C-20 or City-approved equivalent, demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience in related building construction, and provide three references from projects completed within the last three years. A 10 percent bid security is required via cash, money order, cashier's check, or performance bond, and the successful bidder must furnish a Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Bond each equal to 100 percent of the contract amount within eight calendar days of award notification. All work must comply with California Building Code, California Mechanical Code, California Electrical Code, California Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6), and California Fire Code. This is a public works project subject to California prevailing wage requirements under Labor Code Section 1771.4. The project is funded by The Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement grant program and City Council-approved Building Improvement funds. Required insurance includes Workers' Compensation, Employer's Liability, Automobile Liability, and Commercial General Liability coverage with California-authorized carriers rated A.M. Best "A" / "VII". Bidders must register as Registered Bidders and submit all proposals in person with original signatures.