HVAC Replacement

The Conejo Valley Unified School District in Ventura County, California, is soliciting bids for an HVAC Replacement project spanning three elementary schools: Walnut, Maple, and Lang Ranch. This procurement is a formal competitive bid process requiring pre-qualification for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) contractors. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid job site meeting on October 2, 2025, located in Newbury Park and Thousand Oaks, with failure to attend resulting in automatic disqualification. Sealed bids are due on October 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with bid documents available on the district's Bonfire website starting October 2, 2025. Contractors must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations and submit a pre-qualification questionnaire and financial statement at least 7 days prior to the bid opening. The contract will be awarded to the lowest total base bid, with specific submission requirements including a Bid Form, Non-Collusion Declaration, Designation of Subcontractors, and Bid Bond. The project falls under CSLB C20 classification, with different bid thresholds for Walnut (>$60,000) and Maple/Lang Ranch Elementary Schools (>$200,000).

The procurement is subject to prevailing wage requirements and appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the project involves comprehensive HVAC system replacements across multiple school sites, suggesting a significant infrastructure upgrade. The project will require contractors to have specialized expertise in school facility mechanical systems, with a focus on replacing existing HVAC infrastructure. Though specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the bid thresholds ($60,000 and $200,000 for different school sites) provide an initial indication of potential project scale. Successful bidders must demonstrate technical capability, financial stability, and compliance with California state contracting regulations, particularly those related to public school infrastructure improvements.