Contra Costa Community College Planetbids #L-1263

Electrical and Fire Alarm System Upgrades for Welding Lab at Los Medanos College

This opportunity involves major electrical and fire alarm system upgrades for the L-1263 Welding Lab at Los Medanos College, under the Contra Costa Community College District: - Government Buyer: - Contra Costa Community College District (Los Medanos College) - Oversight and code compliance by California Department of General Services, Division of the State Architect (DSA) - OEMs and Vendors: - Siemens (proprietary fire alarm system specified; installation by Siemens Hayward branch office) - Consultants: tBP/Architecture, WKM Electrical Consultants - Products and Services Requested: - Electrical distribution systems (277/480V and 120/208V, 3-phase, 4-wire) - Siemens networked fire alarm system (integration with existing campus system; shop drawings required) - Grounding, bonding, seismic controls, raceways, panelboards, wiring devices, enclosed switches, circuit breakers - Welding machine infrastructure upgrades - Accessibility improvements (ADA-compliant welding booths and restroom accessories) - Selective demolition, asbestos and lead paint abatement, painting - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Siemens fire alarm system is proprietary and must be installed by Siemens Hayward branch - Compliance with 2022 California Building Codes, NFPA 72, and DSA standards - Extensive structural tests and special inspections (soil, concrete, masonry, steel, welding, wood) - Work must be performed during summer months to accommodate academic schedule - Coordination with multiple consultants and adherence to accessibility standards - Place of Performance: - All work at Los Medanos College, 2700 E Leland Rd, Pittsburg, CA - Contracting and administrative offices in Martinez, CA - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $221,000

Description

This project involves upgrades to welding machines, electrical systems, fire alarm updates, and accessibility improvements including an accessible booth and restroom accessory updates at Los Medanos College. The work requires a B-General license and includes selective demolition, asbestos and lead abatement, and installation of new electrical distribution and fire alarm systems. The project has specific work restrictions, including a start date of June 1, 2026, and completion by August 21, 2026, to accommodate the academic schedule. Bids are to be submitted electronically, with a pre-bid meeting held on March 11, 2026, and the award expected around April 15, 2026.

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