Science Center Compressors Replacement at Santiago Canyon College

Rancho Santiago Community College District is requesting sealed bids for the Science Center Compressor Replacement Project at Santiago Canyon College under Bid #1503, with proposals due August 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and an optional job walk on July 28 at 9:00 a.m. Bidders must hold a valid California Contractors License in classification C-20 (Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning) at time of bid submission and contract award.

The scope encompasses furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, utility, and transportation services for compressor replacement work at the Science Center located at 8045 East Chapman Avenue, Orange, California. The contract time is 85 calendar days from Notice to Proceed to final completion, with liquidated damages assessed for schedule delays.

The District has established a 3% Good Faith Participation Goal for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs), a 50% Local Hire goal, and a 25% Local Business participation goal. Bidders must be DIR Registered Contractors at bid submission; all subcontractors performing work valued at more than one-half of one percent of the total bid must be listed on the Designated Subcontractors List and be DIR Registered. Prevailing wage rates as determined by California's Department of Industrial Relations apply to all workers.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible bidder on the basis of lowest base bid amount. Each bid must be accompanied by bid security equal to 10% of the maximum bid amount. Prior to commencement, the successful bidder must provide two each of Labor & Material Payment Bonds and a Performance Bond, each equal to 100% of contract price, issued by a California Admitted Surety. Pre-bid questions are due in writing by August 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., using the District's Pre-Bid Clarification Form. Bid and contract documents are available at www.rsccd.edu. Bids may not be withdrawn for 90 calendar days after opening.