Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

Fresno Unified School District Purchasing is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, Edison High School Central Plant Cooling Tower Replacement and EMS Upgrade, identified under Solicitation ID: 26-36. Work is to be performed near 540 E Cesar Chavez Blvd, Fresno, CA 93706, USA in Fresno County.

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General Project Description

This project involves the replacement of two cooling water towers, installation of new condenser pumps, addition of drives, incorporation of sweep filtration, and an upgrade to the central plant energy management system at Edison High School. It includes associated demolition, painting, HVAC piping, electrical distribution, grounding systems, and Building Automation System (BAS) installations, along with comprehensive Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) implementation.

General Bid Items

Quantity: 2 Unit: Each Work Item: Cooling Tower Replacement
Quantity: - Unit: Each Work Item: Condenser Pump Installation
Quantity: - Unit: Each Work Item: Drive Installation
Quantity: 1 Unit: Lump Sum Work Item: Sweep Filtration System Installation
Quantity: 1 Unit: Lump Sum Work Item: Central Plant Energy Management System Upgrade
Quantity: 1 Unit: Lump Sum Work Item: Demolition and Removal of existing equipment, piping, ductwork, braces, supports, housekeeping pads, temperature controls
Quantity: 1 Unit: Lump Sum Work Item: Painting of interior and exterior surfaces, shop-primed metal surfaces, and structural steel, per Division 09 specifications
Quantity: 1 Unit: Lump Sum Work Item: HVAC Piping Installation, including galvanized steel pipe, copper pipe, valves, and specialties, with seismic restraints and supports per Division 23 specifications
Quantity: 1 Unit: Lump Sum Work Item: Electrical Distribution and Grounding System Installation, including conduits, wiring, panelboards, switchboards, transformers, and disconnects per Division 26 specifications
Quantity: 1 Unit: Lump Sum Work Item: Building Automation System (BAS) Installation, including network components, controllers, sensors, actuators, and associated wiring per Division 23 specifications
Quantity: 1 Unit: Lump Sum Work Item: Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Implementation, including Best Management Practices (BMPs), inspections, testing, and reporting

NAICS Classification

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (Installation and replacement of cooling towers, condenser pumps, and HVAC components)., Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (Installation of drives, central plant energy management system upgrades, and associated electrical work)., Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (General mechanical and electrical upgrades to a central plant in a school district)., Engineering Services (Architect/Engineer's estimate, design aspects of the EMS upgrade).

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on February 4, 2026, and was last updated on February 24, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on March 3, 2026.

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