City Hall Energy Management System HVAC Controls Retrofit and Upgrade

The City of Alhambra, California is soliciting sealed bids for a City Hall Energy Management System HVAC Controls Retrofit and Upgrade (Project No. N2M26-20), with bids due November 12, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Bidders must hold a California Class A or C-20 license or a combination of appropriate Class licenses and be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations as of March 1, 2015.

The scope encompasses removal and replacement of the aging HVAC system with new hardware, controls, and sensors at City Hall, 111 South First Street, Alhambra, California 91801. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision and complete all work within 60 calendar days of the City's notice to proceed. The project is subject to California prevailing wage requirements established by the State Director of Industrial Relations, federal standards, and apprenticeship employment standards.

Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond equal to no less than 10 percent of the bid amount. The City will deduct 5 percent retention from all progress payments and will reduce bid amounts by 1 percent for the portion subject to sales or use tax if applicable, though actual payment will not reflect this reduction. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall. Written pre-bid inquiries via email must be received by 4:00 p.m. on October 29, 2026. Sealed bids will be publicly opened at 11:00 a.m. on November 12, 2026 in the City Council Chambers. Contract documents and specifications are available electronically; contact Kip Su at Ksu@cityofalhambra.org or (626) 570-3228 for access. Direct technical questions to Thomas Amare, Engineering Project Specialist, at tamare@alhambraCA.gov or (626) 300-1562. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will hold bids under advisement for up to 60 calendar days.