Renovation of a mixed-use development in Riverside, California. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Installation of New Units: The project includes the installation of 4 new rooftop packaged gas heat/electric cooled HVAC units and 87 new rooftops packaged HVAC heat pump units. Removal and Replacement of Rooftop Package Units: The contractor is responsible for removing the existing rooftop packaged HVAC units as specified in the plans and then replace them with new units. Reuse of Existing EMS Controls: The existing Energy Management System (EMS) controls will be reused, (No new controls will be involved in this project). It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that the controls are integrated and functioning properly with the new HVAC units. The contractor must ensure that all HVAC units and EMS controls are fully operational and demonstrate the operation to the satisfaction of the district. Rooftop Curb and Flashing Revisions: The existing roof curbs and flashing must be revised as necessary to accommodate the new rooftop HVAC units. This includes making any modifications or repairs to the roofing systems as required for the installation. Modifications to Gas Lines: The contractor is responsible for making modifications to the existing natural gas lines as required to accommodate the removal and replacement of existing mechanical equipment. Condensate Drain Piping: Provide new condensate drain piping and ensure it is properly terminated to the sewer system. Remove existing connections to roof drains per district personnel instructions. Adherence to Plans: It's essential for the contractor to closely follow all scopes of work and notes on the plans provided. Air Balance & Duct Cleaning: The contractor is also responsible for providing air balance and duct cleaning services as part of the project. Job Number: 21006767.00, 21005982.00, 21006411.00 Replace 91 HVAC units across multiple sites as specified in the provided plans and according to the scope of work. Any Contractor bidding on the Project who fails to attend the entire mandatory job walk and conference will be deemed a nonresponsive bidder and will have its bid returned unopened Contractor's License Classification Required: Each bidder and all subcontractors shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to the California Business and Professions Code and shall be licensed to perform the work called for in the contract documents. License Classification: C20 Each bid must strictly conform with and be responsive to the contract documents as defined in the General Conditions The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding. Each bidder shall submit with his bid, on the form furnished with the contract documents, a list of the designated subcontractors on this project as required by the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act, California Public Contract Code Sections 4100 et seq. In accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 22300, the District will permit the substitution of securities for any moneys withheld by the District to ensure performance under the contract. At the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with the District, or with a state or federally chartered bank as the escrow agent, who shall then pay such moneys to the Contractor. Each bidder's bid must be accompanied by one of the following forms of bidder's security in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price: (1) cash; (2) a cashier's check made payable to the District; (3) a certified check made payable to the District; or (4) a bidder's bond executed by a California admitted surety as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, made payable to the District in the form set forth in the contract documents. Pursuant to California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq., it shall be mandatory upon the Contractor to whom the contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor under such Contractor, to pay not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in the locality in which this work is to be performed for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the contract, including holiday and overtime work as well as employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, and similar purposes. A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in the Labor Code, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. As a condition of submitting a bid for this Project, and in accordance with California Public Contract Code section 20111.6, any prime bidder/ prime contractor that holds an A, B, C4, C7, C10, C16, C20, C34, C36, C38, C42, C43 or C46 license must be prequalified. Additionally, if this Project includes work that will be performed by mechanical, electrical or plumbing (MEP) subcontractors (contractors that hold C4, C7, C10, C16, C20, C34, C36, C38, C42, C43 or C46 licenses), such MEP subcontractors must also be prequalified. A list of prequalified MEP subcontractors will be made available by the District to all bidders at least five business days prior to the bid opening date. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that all MEP subcontractors holding any of the licenses listed above are properly prequalified before submitting a bid. This prequalification requirement applies even if the prime contractor or subcontractor will perform, or is designated to perform, work that does not require one of the licenses listed above, but the prime contractor or subcontractor holds one of the licenses listed above. No bidder may withdraw any bid for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids. Separate payment and performance bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the total contract amount, are required, and shall be provided to the District prior to execution of the contract and shall be in the form set forth in the contract documents. All bonds (bid, performance and payment) must be issued by a California admitted surety as defined in California Code of Civil Procedure section 995.120. Any additive or deductive alternates to the base bid used to determine the lowest bid will be considered using the method specified in the Notice Inviting Bids set forth in the contract documents and in accordance with Public Contract Code section 20103.8. Each bidder must strive to meet goals and requirements relating to participation by Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (D.V.B.E.), of three percent (3%) participation, established by the District, or make a good faith effort in respect thereto and provide the District with a report as to the actual participation at the conclusion of the Project. Any request for substitutions pursuant to Public Contracts Code Section 3400 must be made on the form set forth in the contract documents and submitted not less than seven business days prior to the bid opening date. Bidders should carefully review the required timing for DSA approval of documents and subsequent manufacture, delivery, installation, and other work required for this Project as set forth in the Agreement Form. Bidders should carefully review these requirements prior to submitting bid. Installation of New Units: The project includes the installation of 4 new rooftop packaged gas heat/electric cooled HVAC units and 87 new rooftops packaged HVAC heat pump units. Removal and Replacement of Rooftop Package Units: The contractor is responsible for removing the existing rooftop packaged HVAC units as specified in the plans and then replace them with new units. Reuse of Existing EMS Controls: The existing Energy Management System (EMS) controls will be reused, (No new controls will be involved in this project). It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that the controls are integrated and functioning properly with the new HVAC units. The contractor must ensure that all HVAC units and EMS controls are fully operational and demonstrate the operation to the satisfaction of the district. Rooftop Curb and Flashing Revisions: The existing roof curbs and flashing must be revised as necessary to accommodate the new rooftop HVAC units. This includes making any modifications or repairs to the roofing systems as required for the installation. Modifications to Gas Lines: The contractor is responsible for making modifications to the existing natural gas lines as required to accommodate the removal and replacement of existing mechanical equipment. Condensate Drain Piping: Provide new condensate drain piping and ensure it is properly terminated to the sewer system. Remove existing connections to roof drains per district personnel instructions. Adherence to Plans: It's essential for the contractor to closely follow all scopes of work and notes on the plans provided. Air Balance & Duct Cleaning: The contractor is also responsible for providing air balance and duct cleaning services as part of the project. SITES Replace existing rooftop AC units for the following buildings and their respective spaces: Sierra: Building A, C, D, F, H Classrooms, G, J/N (Classroom/Office). A total of 23 units will be replaced. Emerson: Building A, B, D, E, Classrooms and F (MPR). A total of 16 units will be replaced. Franklin: Building A (Office/MPR), B, C, D Classrooms. A total of 32 units will be replaced. Castleview: Building A Classrooms and Library Building. A total of 8 units will be replaced. Taft: Building C Classrooms. A total of 6 units will be replaced. Liberty: Building B, C Classrooms. A total of 6 units will be replaced. (Point of contact for project management questions). Please contact Mario Garcia at 951-443-9102 or Reggie Royster at 951-368-7352 Request for Information Deadline: November 28, 2023 by 4:00PM Request for Clarification deadline is: November 28, 2023 by 4:00 pm. Requests for Clarification must be emailed to: Jane Jumnongsilp cjumnongsilp@riversideunified.org Mario Garcia mpgarcia@riversideunified.org Reggie Royster rroyster@riversideunified.org Ashlee MasonCooper amasoncooper@riversideunified.org