25FS0032 - *DVBE Only* - Vehicle Gate Maintenance

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is seeking a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) to provide Vehicle Gate Maintenance services for the Veterans Home of California located in Fresno. The contract involves comprehensive maintenance and repair services for four vehicle gates with Slide Driver 15 operators positioned around the facility's perimeter. Specific services include 12 quarterly maintenance sessions, 300 hours of standard repairs during business hours, and 90 hours of emergency services outside normal business hours. The contract requires a Type B - General Engineering Contractors License, with contractors responsible for ensuring all gates remain fully operational and responding to emergency repair notifications within two hours. Key dates for this solicitation include an August 12, 2025 mandatory walk-through at 10:00 AM, a deadline for questions on August 15, 2025, and a quote submission deadline on August 22, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible quote, with a preference for certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, and will cover the period from August 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs), with strict requirements for participation including ownership and management stipulations under Military and Veterans Code Section 999.2. Bidders must complete numerous certification forms, including the Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Certification, DVBE Declarations, and Civil Rights Laws Certification. The total contract value is $45,000, with $45,000 allocated for parts and chemicals, and the State reserves the right to adjust service quantities based on actual needs. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage and comply with various state requirements, including Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russia Sanctions and a Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure Notification. Potential penalties for non-compliance include suspension from doing business with the State of California, contract termination, civil penalties, and loss of state certifications. Liquidated damages of $200 per day may be assessed for delays beyond the 90-calendar-day service term, and the contractor must guarantee all work for one year after acceptance.