How to bid on Imperial County’s Motorized Fire/Smoke Damper Installation

What Imperial County is buying

Imperial County is requesting quotes for construction work to remove existing dampers and install three 120V motorized fire/smoke dampers in the Information & Technology Services server room at 940 Main Street, Suite 201, El Centro, California.

The work also includes necessary ductwork modifications and electrical and HVAC connections, testing, cleanup, and restoring affected areas. The project must be completed within 10 working days after award.

Key date and deadline

RFQ 27-0022 was published October 14, 2026. Quotes are due October 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline. Do not wait until the last minute to finish registration or upload your response.

Who this opportunity suits

This RFQ may suit a construction contractor able to handle damper installation and related ductwork, electrical, and HVAC connections. The work calls for removing existing equipment, installing three dampers, testing system operation and airflow, and protecting and restoring the work area.

How to access and respond

Open the opportunity on Imperial County’s PlanetBids portal. The scope, dates, and document list are public; the portal may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.

To download the documents, receive addenda, and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the agency. Review the solicitation documents, including Exhibits A through K and Exhibit K’s plans and specifications, and submit your quote through the portal by the deadline.

Prepare a clear, complete quote

Read the solicitation documents and plans carefully, and check PlanetBids for addenda before submitting. Make sure your response addresses the full described work, including removal and disposal, damper installation, ductwork changes, connections, testing, cleanup, and restoration.

Plan your proposed work around the 10-working-day completion period after award. Check that your quote is complete, follows the portal’s submission instructions, and is uploaded successfully before the deadline.