24BDM001 - water heater replacement

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is seeking a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) to perform a water heater replacement project at the Veterans Home of California in Barstow. The procurement, identified as Bid Number 24BDM001, involves replacing two existing water heaters and preparing for a future third water heater in Building A, with associated plumbing, electrical, and flue exhaust system modifications. Contractors must possess a Class "C-36" Plumbing License and a C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning License. The project requires comprehensive documentation including bid forms, certifications, and compliance statements, with a total contract duration of 180 calendar days. Key dates include a mandatory pre-bid site inspection on April 29, 2025, at 1:00 P.M., a deadline for questions on May 2, 2025, and final bid submission by May 12, 2025, at 5:00 P.M., with bid opening scheduled for May 13, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all prescribed requirements, with evaluation focusing on technical compliance, licensing, and adherence to state regulations.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for California Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) certified by the Department of General Services, with strict eligibility requirements including state contractor registration, Department of Industrial Relations compliance, and specific certification standards. Bidders must submit a 10% bid security, provide payment and performance bonds at 100% of the contract price, and comply with prevailing wage requirements and labor compliance monitoring. The project is subject to Executive Order N-6-22 regarding economic sanctions, and contractors must certify they are not targets of such sanctions. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves infrastructure replacement at the Barstow Veterans Home located at 100 East Veterans Parkway. Additional requirements include submission of a Payee Data Record, Commercially Useful Function Certification, and non-collusion declarations. The contract potentially runs from June 1, 2025, or upon approval, through December 31, 2025, with potential for termination if bidding or performance standards are not met.