25WS0049 - WLA Boiler Replacement Service

The State of California Department of Veterans Affairs is procuring design and installation services for the West Los Angeles Boiler Replacement project (Solicitation 25WS0049) at the California Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Home located at 11500 Nimitz Avenue, Los Angeles County. The scope of work encompasses the complete demolition of three existing hot water boilers and installation of new hot water boiler systems in Building F's boiler room, including mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering design, Title 24 compliance documentation, and integration with the existing Siemens control system. Qualified bidders must hold a current Class B General Building Contractor license with C-10 Electrical, C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning, and C-36 Plumbing endorsements. The estimated project term is 120 calendar days, and bids must be submitted on a lump sum basis with all labor, materials, equipment, and services included. Critical dates include the mandatory pre-bid site inspection on April 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM (attendance required for bid eligibility), the question submission deadline of May 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM, the bid submission deadline of May 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM, and bid opening on May 22, 2026 at 11:30 AM at 1227 O Street, 1st Floor, Sacramento, California 95814. All bid forms, plans, specifications, and addenda are available through the Cal eProcure website at http://www.caleprocure.ca.gov, and prospective bidders are encouraged to register as vendors to receive automatic notifications of modifications or additional documentation.

This procurement includes mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements of at least 3 percent of the contract value, with incentives available for participation exceeding 3 percent up to a maximum 5 percent incentive not to exceed $500,000. Non-small businesses may claim a 5 percent small business preference by subcontracting a minimum of 25 percent of the net bid price to certified California small businesses or microbusinesses. Bidders must provide 10 percent bid security in the form of a bond, cashier's check, certified check, or cash, and upon contract award, the successful contractor must provide 100 percent performance and payment bonds, proof of comprehensive insurance, and comply with prevailing wage requirements established by the California Department of Industrial Relations. No incumbent contractor information or current funding sources are specified in the available documentation. Award is anticipated within 45 days of bid opening. The State's Project Contact is Danielle De Silva at 916-651-7495.