Berkeley Unified School District Heat Mitigation Project Specifications - Ceiling Fan Installation 2026
Berkeley UnifiedSchool · Berkeley, CA- Primary contact
- Ashley Del Rio
The 30-second brief
Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) is soliciting bids for the Heat Mitigation Project at various District sites. The primary scope of work involves the installation of District-furnished ceiling fans, including necessary supports, power connections, and controls. The project includes site walks to review existing ceiling conditions, documentation of mounting details, and patching or painting impacted areas. Specific requirements differ based on fan size, with fans 10 feet or larger requiring dedicated circuits. The solicitation includes multiple divisions of work: General Requirements (Division 01), Finish Carpentry (Division 06), Joint Sealants (Division 07), Interior Painting (Division 09), and HVAC Fans (Division 23). The contract includes a lump-sum allowance of $10,000 per site, except for Berkeley High School, which has a $50,000 allowance. Submittals such as product data, shop drawings, and samples are required within 15 days of the contract date.
Waste Management Plan, Construction Schedule, Product Data, Shop Drawings, Samples, Operation and Maintenance Data, As-Built Drawings
Qualifications, compliance with specifications, unit prices
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Summary
Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) is soliciting bids for the Heat Mitigation Project at various District sites.
The primary scope of work involves the installation of District-furnished ceiling fans, including necessary supports, power connections, and controls. The project includes site walks to review existing ceiling conditions, documentation of mounting details, and patching or painting impacted areas. Specific requirements differ based on fan size, with fans 10 feet or larger requiring dedicated circuits. The solicitation includes multiple divisions of work: General Requirements (Division 01), Finish Carpentry (Division 06), Joint Sealants (Division 07), Interior Painting (Division 09), and HVAC Fans (Division 23). The contract includes a lump-sum allowance of $10,000 per site, except for Berkeley High School, which has a $50,000 allowance. Submittals such as product data, shop drawings, and samples are required within 15 days of the contract date.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Qualifications
- Compliance with specifications
- Unit prices
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Waste Management Plan
- Construction Schedule
- Product Data
- Shop Drawings
- Samples
- Operation and Maintenance Data
- As-Built Drawings
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Division of State Architect 103 List
- AWS B2.1/B2.1M forms
- DSA 6-C
- DSA 291
- DSA 292
- DSA 293
- Scope location
- Berkeley, CA
- Reported agency
- Berkeley Unified School District
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Berkeley Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. For questions, contact Ashley Del Rio.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Berkeley Unified in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Ashley Del Rio. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Waste Management Plan, Construction Schedule, Product Data, Shop Drawings, Samples, Operation and Maintenance Data, As-Built Drawings. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Qualifications, compliance with specifications, unit prices" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Berkeley Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Berkeley Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Berkeley Unified regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Division of State Architect 103 List, AWS B2.1/B2.1M forms, DSA 6-C, DSA 291, DSA 292, DSA 293. Review the full document from Berkeley Unified for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Berkeley, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
