27-30502-000

California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) - Patton is soliciting bids under IFB 27-30502-000 for chiller preventative maintenance and repair, with a mandatory bidders' conference on November 17, 2026 and bids due December 10, 2026. A 5% preference applies to certified small businesses, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives range from 1% to 5% based on participation levels. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder after those preferences are applied.

Bidders must hold current California C-20 HVAC contractor licensure, an EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification, five years of relevant experience, and Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration, which is required for bids exceeding $15,000. The project is public works under Labor Code 1720 and requires prevailing wage compliance in San Bernardino County. The contractor may not use subcontractors and must provide all materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and insurance.

Scope covers quarterly, semi-annual, and annual preventative maintenance for ten chiller systems, including TurboCor, Heathcraft, SMARDT, and Carrier models, plus 24-hour emergency response. Bid documentation must address insurance requirements, prevailing wage acknowledgments, labor code certifications, and state compliance forms. Pricing is submitted on the bidder's rate sheet, covering maintenance service costs and hourly emergency and overtime labor rates. The IFB discloses no total contract value.

The anticipated term runs July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2029, a two-year period with no renewal options noted. The chillers are located at DSH-Patton in San Bernardino County, and the mandatory bidders' conference is at 3102 E. Highland Avenue, Patton, CA 92369. Advance registration for the conference closes November 16, 2026. Bids are due December 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., with public bid opening on December 14, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.