202638. FMD. GeneratorMaintenace

The California Department of General Services, Facilities Management Division (FMD) is seeking bids for Emergency Generator Maintenance Services located at 505 Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco County. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicits comprehensive maintenance services for emergency diesel generator equipment, including annual preventive maintenance, automatic transfer switch inspection, one-time load testing, repair and replacement services, testing and inspection, and technical support. Qualified contractors must possess a valid C-10 Electrical Contractors license and provide proof of general liability, automobile, and workers compensation insurance. Key procurement dates include a mandatory walk-through on January 28, 2025, written questions due January 31, 2025, and final bid submissions due February 12, 2025, by 2:00 PM PT, with bid opening scheduled for February 13, 2025. The contract will have a 36-month term, with bidders required to provide pricing for various service categories including annual maintenance, inspections, load testing, foreseeable and unforeseeable repairs, and technical support services.

The procurement includes specific set-aside designations and preferences for disadvantaged businesses, with a mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement and potential additional incentives up to 5% for exceeding this threshold. A 5% small business preference is available for certified small businesses. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) if legally required. The solicitation includes a $25,000 parts allowance for unforeseeable repairs and allows for up to 40 hours of technical support services annually. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the comprehensive service requirements and multi-year contract duration suggest a potentially significant contract value. Bidders must carefully review all specifications, provide detailed pricing, and demonstrate the technical capabilities to perform complex emergency generator maintenance across various service dimensions.