26-64020: Hydronic Loop, Fire Suppression System, and Domestic Water Line Repair Services

The Department of State Hospitals — Coalinga is soliciting bids for hydronic loop, fire suppression system, and domestic water line maintenance and repair services under IFB 26-64020, with bids due September 15, 2026, and a mandatory bidders' conference on August 26, 2026. A 5% Small Business preference and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive of 1–5% are available.

Bidders must hold current California Contractors State Licenses for both Class A General Engineering and C-36 Plumbing, be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5, and demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience performing the specified repair services. Three references are required, including at least one from a governmental entity. No subcontractors are permitted.

Work is performed at the DSH-Coalinga facility located at 24511 West Jayne Avenue, Coalinga, California, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding state-observed holidays. The contractor shall provide all necessary materials, supplies, tools, equipment, transportation, licenses, permits, and insurance. Prevailing wage rates apply under Labor Code sections 1771 and 1774, with rates determined by the Department of Industrial Relations for Fresno County. All work must comply with California Code of Regulations Titles 19 and 24, National Fire Protection Association standards, and State Fire Marshal requirements. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty on all workmanship and repairs.

The contract term runs January 18, 2027 through January 17, 2030, with two potential renewal options for one-year terms each. Bidding is structured as hourly rates for normal and outside-normal business hours, plus a $75,000 parts allowance with a maximum 15% markup permitted. A Performance Bond is required if the quoted amount exceeds $10,000. Questions are due September 2, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with DSH responses by September 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Public bid opening is September 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.