202638. FMD. GeneratorMaintenace

The California Department of General Services (DGS), Facilities Management Division (FMD) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Emergency Generator Maintenance Services at 505 Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance and support for emergency diesel generator equipment, including annual preventive maintenance, automatic transfer switch (ATS) inspection, one-time load testing, repairs, and technical support services. Qualified bidders must possess a valid Class C-10 Electrical Contractors license and be prepared to deliver a range of technical interventions to ensure generator reliability and performance. A mandatory walk-through is scheduled for December 31, 2024, at 10:00 AM PT, with written questions due by January 3, 2025. The final bid submissions are due January 15, 2025, by 2:00 PM PT, with a bid opening set for January 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM PT. The contract will have a 36-month term, with pricing structured across several service components including preventive maintenance, ATS inspection, load testing, foreseeable and unforeseeable repairs, and technical support services.

The solicitation includes specific requirements for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, mandating a minimum 3% DVBE involvement with additional incentives of 1-5% for higher participation levels. Small businesses certified by the state can also receive a 5% preference. Contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) if required by law and will be subject to prevailing wage requirements. The contract includes a $25,000 parts allowance for unforeseeable repairs and provides for up to 40 hours annually of technical support services. While no specific budget range or incumbent vendor is mentioned in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the maintenance services and the specific location suggest a specialized procurement targeting emergency power infrastructure reliability for a critical government facility in San Francisco County.