25FS0007 - *DVBE Only* Mobility Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is soliciting Mobility Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services specifically for the Veterans Home of California - Fresno through Solicitation Number 25FS0007. The contract will cover comprehensive maintenance and repair services for mobility equipment, including scooters, power chairs, and other mobility devices located at 2811 West California Avenue, Fresno. Services include preventative maintenance, safety inspections, physical inspections, functionality testing, and both scheduled and emergency repairs, with contractors required to respond to repair requests within 24 hours and emergency service requests within 8 hours. The work will be performed during standard business hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday), with the contract term running from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. Key procurement dates include questions due by January 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM, question responses by January 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM, and quote submittal deadline of January 14, 2025 by 5:00 PM. The award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible quote in accordance with Government Code 14838.5.

This solicitation is exclusively open to California Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) certified by the Department of General Services, with a mandatory 3% DVBE participation goal. Contractors must provide extensive documentation including Bidder Declarations, DVBE Declarations, Commercially Useful Function Certification, and proof of training/experience. The contract requires contractors to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, professional liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. Specific equipment to be serviced includes Merits Scooters, Quantum Edge power chairs, and Victory scooters, with labor and diagnostics provided by the contractor and parts to be procured separately by the facility. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the Quote Rate Sheet includes estimated service intervals for durable medical equipment repair, non-emergency repair services, and emergency services during business hours. The state notes there is no guarantee of actual service volumes, and quoted rates will remain binding for the entire contract term, including potential extensions.