05A3036_Addendum_One.pdf

This is Addendum No. 1 to an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #05A3036 issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) services in Santa Barbara County. The addendum addresses a question regarding why the original solicitation (05A2989) was cancelled and rebid. According to Caltrans' response, several of the lowest bidders from the previous solicitation were deemed non-responsive because they failed to meet two critical requirements: certification as a small business registered with the California Department of General Services (DGS), or having a primary business location within Santa Barbara County or within a 60-mile radius of one of the four designated Maintenance Station locations (Santa Maria, Cuyama, Santa Barbara, and Lompoc/Buellton).

The rebidding requirement emphasizes that all prospective bidders must maintain a primary business location meeting the geographic proximity requirement at time of bid submittal, continuously thereafter, and for the duration of the agreement, with verification conducted via Google Maps using the address listed on the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet. Additionally, bidders must possess a current and valid C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor License from the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) and maintain valid registration with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) throughout the term of the agreement. All other terms and conditions of the original IFB remain in full force and effect.