IFPQ *Certified SB/MB or DVBE Only* HVAC Replacement in San Diego County

This Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division 11 seeks qualified contractors to perform HVAC replacement services at the District 11 Museum located at 4024 Taylor Street, San Diego, California. The primary scope of work includes the removal of three existing heat pump HVAC units and the installation of two equivalent new Carrier heat pump split systems (one 5-ton unit and one 4-ton unit), with all associated labor, equipment, tools, parts, materials, supplies, permits, disposal fees, travel, and incidentals. Additional deliverables include removal and replacement of one humidifier and one dehumidifier, fabrication and installation of two protective cages for condensing units, comprehensive ductwork modifications, and air balancing services. The new units must meet minimum efficiency ratings of SEER2 14.3 and HSPF2 7.5, utilizing R-410A or approved low-GWP refrigerant. Successful contractors must possess a current California Contractors State License Board C-20 license for warm-air heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning work and a valid Motor Carrier Permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Work must be performed during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. An optional site inspection is scheduled for April 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with written questions due by April 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.; the final deadline for quote submission is May 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with a proposed award date of June 5, 2026, and an estimated contract term from May 15, 2026, through May 14, 2027.

This solicitation is restricted exclusively to certified Small Business (SB), Microbusiness (MB), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contractors, with no subcontracting permitted; all work must be performed by the contractor's own organization. Prevailing wage requirements apply to this contract, and contractor registration with the Department of Industrial Relations is mandatory. If the total contract price exceeds $25,000, a payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount is required prior to work commencement. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and statutory workers' compensation coverage. The total bid price must not exceed $484,000, with bids exceeding $461,000 being rejected as non-responsive per Government Code Section 14838.7. Warranty coverage must equal the manufacturer's warranty or one year, whichever is longer, with a three-year leak-free guarantee for roof-mounted units, and all work must comply with applicable state and local regulations, California Code of Regulations, International Building Code Chapter 15, and manufacturer installation instructions.