University of California, Berkeley - Clean Energy Campus Electrified Heating and Cooling Plant RFQ - Project No. 12893A
University Of California-BerkeleyHigher Ed · Berkeley, CA- Due
- Sep 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 28, 2026
- Primary contact
- Contract Administration
- (510) 495-5786
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Summary
Prequalification submittals are requested for multiple work packages for the Clean Energy Campus - Electrified Heating and Cooling Plant (EHCP) project at the University of California, Berkeley.
The project includes construction of an all-electric central heating and cooling plant with a 2-million-gallon thermal energy storage (TES) exterior steel tank, distributing hot and chilled water to replace the existing co-gen natural gas steam plant. Work packages include WP-18 Waterproofing, Roofing, and Flashing, WP-20 Landscape, Irrigation, Site Furnishings, WP-21 Grading and Paving, WP-26 Flooring, WP-27 Painting and Coatings, WP-30 Tile and Countertops, WP-33 Overhead Coiling Doors, WP-39 Signage, and WP-45 Final Clean. The estimated construction cost is $159 million. Submissions are due by September 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM via BuildingConnected. Questions are due by September 4, 2026. Prevailing wage, DIR registration, and CSLB licenses are required.
- Submit to
- https://app.buildingconnected.com/public/5430e7ba5cdc2e0300dd8923
- Scope location
- Berkeley, CA
- Reported agency
- University of California, Berkeley
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from University Of California-Berkeley?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 9, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://app.buildingconnected.com/public/5430e7ba5cdc2e0300dd8923. For questions, contact Contract Administration.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including University Of California-Berkeley 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 RFQ 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 Contract Administration at (510) 495-5786. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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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.