Sand Canyon Headquarters and Operations Center HVAC Upgrades (REBID)

The Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is seeking a qualified contractor to replace and upgrade the HVAC systems at its Sand Canyon Headquarters and Operations Center in Irvine, CA. The work includes removal of existing chillers, boilers, piping, pumps, and ice‑bank system; installation of new chillers, boilers, variable‑air‑volume (VAV) boxes, control wiring, and a modern HVAC controls system; disposal of ethylene‑glycol waste; system balancing, and provision of as‑built documentation and equipment manuals. The contract is a 640‑day schedule with an early‑occupancy milestone for the Operations Center at 450 days, and liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays. Bidders must be pre‑qualified, hold a C20 California contractor’s license, submit a 10 % bid bond, and provide 100 % performance and payment bonds, along with required insurance and prevailing‑wage compliance. • Scope: full HVAC replacement (chillers, boilers, pumps, VAV boxes, controls) for two buildings. • Contract value: estimated $5.75 M; mandatory pre‑bid meeting 7 Oct 2026 (virtual). • Requirements: C20 license, pre‑qualified list, 10 % bid security, 100 % bonds, insurance, CARB diesel‑fleet certification (if applicable). • Schedule: bid opening 28 Oct 2026, award within 60 days, 640‑day contract period, daily reporting, monthly schedule updates.