24CS0058 - Kitchen Caulking and Sealant Replacement Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is soliciting quotes for Kitchen Caulking and Sealant Replacement Services at the Veterans Home of Chula Vista, located at 700 E. Naples Court. The procurement, identified as solicitation 24CS0058, requires replacing approximately 1,800 linear feet of caulking and sealant in various kitchen areas including hoods, walk-in coolers, freezers, dishwasher areas, sinks, and doors. Contractors must use FDA commercial kitchen certified food zone caulking in silver, clear, and white colors, and perform work between 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. Required qualifications include a valid General B License from the Contractors State License Board and compliance with OSHA and California Building Code standards. Key dates include a mandatory walk-through on January 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM, questions due by 5:00 PM that same day, quote submissions due January 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM, and bid opening on January 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible quote in accordance with Government Code 14838.5.

This solicitation is exclusively reserved for California Small Business and Micro Business vendors certified by the Department of General Services. The contract includes a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, with potential incentives ranging from 3-5% for DVBE participation levels. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1M commercial general liability, $1M professional liability, $1M automobile liability, and workers' compensation. The contract term runs from March 1, 2025 (or upon approval) through June 30, 2025, with potential for extensions through formal amendments. Bidders must complete numerous certification forms, including the California Civil Rights Laws Attachment, Contractor Certification Clauses, and a detailed Generative AI Reporting Form (STD 1000). While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation requires an all-inclusive rate for services to be submitted on the provided rate sheet, with the state making no guarantees about the actual volume of services that will be required.