Bid guide
How to bid on HVAC modifications and controls for Monterey Peninsula College
What Monterey Peninsula College is buying
Monterey Peninsula College is seeking a contractor to install new HVAC equipment in cabinets, remove and replace the building management system controls with an ALC system, and complete associated work under approved DSA plans.
This construction IFB, MPC-040, is posted by the college’s Bond Program Manager. It may suit contractors with relevant HVAC and controls experience and the required California B contractor license.
Key dates and the bid deadline
A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The bid deadline is November 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Submit the electronic bid through PlanetBids before the deadline. Allow time to complete the required portal steps and confirm that your submission has been received.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is for a construction contractor qualified to perform HVAC equipment installation, building controls replacement, and associated work. A California B contractor license is required.
Review the bid documents to understand the full scope and determine whether your team has the capabilities and capacity to perform the work under the approved DSA plans.
How to access the bid and respond
Use “View original source” to open the bid on the agency’s PlanetBids portal. The scope, dates, and document list are public. PlanetBids may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.
To download documents, receive addenda, and bid electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with Monterey Peninsula College. Submit your bid through the portal before the due date.
Prepare a complete, competitive response
Attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting and review the available documents and addenda carefully. Use the approved DSA plans and bid requirements to check that your response addresses the HVAC equipment, ALC controls, and associated work.
Verify that your California B contractor license information is ready, follow the portal’s submission instructions, and leave time to review your electronic bid before sending it. Check PlanetBids for addenda and account for any updates in your response.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Monterey Peninsula College; the original posting controls.