24YS0041 - Solar Panel System and Energy Monitoring Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is seeking qualified contractors to provide solar panel system testing, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and repair services at the Veterans Home of California-Yountville, located in Napa County and Napa City, California. The contract will require the provision of monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance tasks, as well as incidental repairs and emergency services, with hourly rates provided for non-routine work. Contractors must be licensed as either a C-10 Electrical or C-46 Solar contractor. Key action dates include a mandatory walkthrough on September 19, 2024, a deadline for questions on September 24, 2024, a bid submission deadline of October 2, 2024, and a proposed award date of May 1, 2025. The contract term is from May 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025, with the next contract expected to be a three-year term.

This procurement includes a 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, as well as DVBE and Small Business incentives. Bidders must comply with various state contracting requirements, including the Darfur Contracting Act, Iran Contracting Act, and California Civil Rights Laws Certification. Bidders are also required to disclose the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in their solutions. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with the total basis for award being the sum of the service subtotals and a not-to-exceed amount of $30,000 for parts. The procurement documents do not indicate any incumbent vendors or provide a budget range for the contract.