Lompoc Library HVAC Units Replacement Project

The City of Lompoc is requesting bids for the complete replacement of HVAC units at Lompoc Library (501 West North Avenue), with bids due by 2:00 p.m. on September 4, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid job walk scheduled for August 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the library's back entrance. This is a public works project subject to California prevailing wage requirements under Labor Code Section 1771.4.

The scope encompasses 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, training, and all work necessary for code compliance and full operational readiness. All work must be completed within 90 days from Notice to Proceed. Bidders must hold a valid California Contractor's License Classification C-20 (Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor) or other 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. 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.

Bidders must submit a 10 percent bid security via cash, money order, cashier's check, or performance bond. The successful bidder must furnish a Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Bond each equal to 100 percent of the total contract amount within eight calendar days of award notification. The project is funded by The Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement grant program and City Council-approved Building Improvement funds and is subject to applicable state and federal rules and regulations. Workers' Compensation, Employer's Liability, Automobile Liability, and Commercial General Liability insurance with specified limits and California-authorized carriers rated A.M. Best "A" / "VII" are required. Questions are due by 4:00 p.m. on August 27, 2026, directed to Theresa Hernandez, Senior Buyer, at (805) 735-7628 or t_hernandez@ci.lompoc.ca.us. Bidders must register as Registered Bidders and submit all proposals in person with original signatures; proposals are valid for 90 calendar days after bid opening.