25-287739. FMD. ChillerMaintenance

The California Department of General Services, Facilities Management Division is requesting bids for chiller maintenance and repair services at the May Lee State Office Complex Central Plant (Building #058) in Sacramento, with bids due July 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement applies, with incentive bonuses available for participation exceeding 3% up to a maximum 5% incentive at 7% or greater DVBE participation. A 5% small business preference is available to California-certified small businesses, or non-small businesses can claim 5% preference by committing to 25% certified small business subcontractor participation.

Bidders must hold a valid Class C-20 Warm Air Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning license from the California Department of Consumer Affairs Contractors State License Board and provide proof of general liability, commercial automobile, and worker's compensation insurance. Three or more professional references demonstrating similar chiller maintenance experience within the past five years are required.

The scope encompasses comprehensive chiller maintenance and repair services for four York centrifugal chillers and associated equipment, including preventive maintenance, inspections, eddy current testing, troubleshooting, vibration analysis, Variable Speed Drive (VSD) inspections, repairs, and technical support. All work is performed at the Sacramento facility during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time) excluding state holidays.

The anticipated contract term is three years with rates fixed for the entire period. This procurement is subject to prevailing wage requirements with February 2026 rates applicable. Contractors must register with the Department of Industrial Relations if required by law. A non-mandatory walk-through is scheduled for July 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Written questions are due July 13, 2026. Bid opening occurs at 2:30 p.m. on July 21, 2026.