25LS0012- Electrical Inspection, Maintenance and Incidental Repair Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide Electrical Inspection, Maintenance, and Incidental Repair Services for the William J. "Pete" Knight Veterans Home located in Lancaster, California. The procurement opportunity, identified as 25LS0012, requires a licensed C-10 Electrical Contractor to perform comprehensive electrical maintenance services across various electrical systems and equipment, including panels, transformers, switchgear, transfer switches, and parking/pathway lighting. The contractor must be factory-trained on specified equipment and capable of delivering annual electrical maintenance, incidental repair services, and emergency repair services during standard business hours and as needed. Key deliverables include maintaining electrical infrastructure, performing preventative maintenance, and responding to emergency repair needs. The solicitation requires multiple attachments, including a Quote Rate Sheet, state forms, and various certifications. Critical dates include a mandatory walk-through on August 12, 2025, at 9:00 AM in Lancaster, with quotes due by August 25, 2025, at 5:00 PM via email to ophelia.deollas@calvet.ca.gov.

The contract opportunity is specifically targeted at Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) certified by the California Department of General Services, with a DVBE participation goal of 3% of the total contract value. Potential bidders must comply with numerous state and federal regulations, including Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russia Sanctions and a Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure Notification. The contract includes comprehensive insurance requirements, including commercial general liability, professional liability, and workers' compensation. In the event of a tie between proposals from certified small businesses and certified disabled veteran-owned small businesses, the contract will be awarded to the disabled veteran-owned business. While the maximum agreement amount is currently listed as "TBD," the contract term is set from September 1, 2025, or upon CalVet approval, through June 30, 2028. Contractors must also adhere to various civil rights laws, non-discrimination policies, and provide documentation demonstrating compliance with state contracting guidelines.