RFOTC BMS/ Chiller Replacement

This solicitation seeks qualified contractors to replace the building‑management‑system (BMS) controls and two air‑cooled chillers at the Orange County Fire Authority training grounds. The work encompasses mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) upgrades, including removal and installation of terminal boxes, boilers, DDC controls, chillers, chilled‑water pumps, and associated piping. Bidders must first submit a paper Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) by the pre‑qualification deadline; only those who score within the required threshold will be invited to submit a formal bid for the $3.3 M project. • Scope: Replace BMS controls, boilers, two chillers, pumps, and related MEP components with a minimum one‑year warranty. • Mandatory site walk on Feb 25, 2026 (must attend to qualify). • Pre‑qualification questionnaire due Mar 11, 2026 (paper only); bid due Mar 18, 2026. • Requirements: California CSLB license, DIR public‑works registration, bonding capacity for 10 % bid bond and 100 % performance/payment bonds, prevailing‑wage compliance, financial statements, and legal disclosures (≤ 35 red‑flag points). • Estimated contract value: $3,300,000; bid bond 10 %; performance/payment bonds 100 % of award.