Sheriff's Office Air Conditioning Unit Replacement at the Pala Regional Communications System (RCS) Radio Site

The County of San Diego Sheriff's Office is requesting quotes for air conditioning unit replacement at the Pala Regional Communications System (RCS) Radio Site, with quotes due November 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and questions due October 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

The scope requires supply and installation of one Bard 5-ton model W60AF-A05XP4XXJ air conditioning unit with low ambient control, one ICM492 control, and one RSH50 surge protective device at 10690 Highway 76, Pala, California 92059. Equivalent products are acceptable if comparable in reliability, operational performance, and maintenance demands with no known history of repeated performance issues or excessive maintenance needs. Work includes removal and proper disposal of the existing Marvair unit, complete installation with mounting hardware, electrical whips, control wires, metal transition pieces, sealants, and testing. Delivery and installation must be completed within thirty calendar days of agreement effective date.

The contractor must hold a current and active California C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Contractor's Classification License from the Contractor's State Licensing Board and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. The project is classified as public work subject to California prevailing wage requirements under Labor Code Section 1720 et seq. Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability of at least $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation coverage are required, with the County named as additional insured. A payment bond is required for any job totaling over $25,000.

Pricing must be submitted as fixed, firm lump-sum labor costs inclusive of all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and cleanup on the County's provided payment schedule. Installation is restricted to Tuesday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. San Diego time, excluding County holidays, and must be pre-scheduled with the Contracting Officer's Representative at least five business days in advance. Site walks may be scheduled upon contractor request and COR pre-approval with County-provided escorts. The full manufacturer's warranty and one-year labor warranty from completion date are required.