AV HVAC - Custom Air Handling Units (ReBid)

The California Construction Authority (CCA) is soliciting sealed bids for the design‑build procurement of custom air handling units (AHUs) to replace evaporative cooling equipment at the Antelope Valley Fair & Event Center’s North and South Exhibit Halls in Lancaster, CA. The contract is for the supply of fully fabricated AHUs, including fans, coils, filters, control and electrical cabinets, factory testing, documentation, and delivery to the site. Installation, startup, and commissioning are excluded and will be covered under a separate construction contract. The solicitation includes a mandatory pre‑bid conference, a strict deadline for questions, and a firm‑fixed‑price award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. • Scope: Supply of 10 base‑model AHUs (AHU‑1,2,3,4,6,7,8,13) plus optional alternate units (AHU‑5,9). • Deliverables: Complete units with factory‑installed fan arrays, coils, filter sections, control/electrical cabinets, accessories, shop drawings, product data, O&M manuals, warranty docs, and freight to 2551 W. Avenue H, Lancaster, CA. • Technical specs: Double‑wall construction, 304 stainless steel interior, MERV‑13 pre‑filters, HEPA final filters, BACnet‑compatible controls, variable‑frequency drives, compliance with California Mechanical, Building, Electrical codes, AHRI, UL/ETL standards, and ASHRAE Guideline 44 for wildfire smoke. • Mandatory pre‑bid conference: Sep 16, 2026 11:00 AM EDT (attendance required). • Questions due: Sep 18, 2026 2 PM EDT; Bid due: Sep 23, 2026 5 PM EDT; Delivery required by Oct 28, 2026. • Evaluation: Lowest responsive, responsible bid; life‑cycle cost and freight considered. • Funding: Partially funded by HUD CDBG‑CV grant (COVID‑19 response).