2CA08013 Dishwasher Installation and Ongoing Preventative Maintenance Services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is requesting bids for dishwasher installation and ongoing preventative maintenance services at two facilities, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. A 5% Small Business preference for certified California small businesses applies; DVBE participation incentives of one to five percent are also available, with a combined dollar cap of $100,000 across all preferences and incentives.

The scope spans furnishing and installing a new commercial corner-type dishwashing machine at Ponderosa Fire Center in Cameron Park; monthly rental of equipment at both Ponderosa Fire Center and McClellan Air Tanker Base in McClellan Park; supplying all required detergents and sanitizers; performing preventive maintenance at manufacturer-recommended intervals; executing monthly maintenance tasks including temperature verification and filter cleaning; conducting quarterly calibration and inspection; and completing annual full equipment inspections with gasket and seal replacements. The contractor must provide operator training upon installation and maintain comprehensive documentation including temperature logs, sanitization test results, and chemical usage records in compliance with FDA Food Code and Navy Medical Department sanitation standards. Services are provided Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except state holidays.

The contract term is three years, commencing October 1, 2026 and expiring September 30, 2029. Bidders must submit all-inclusive pricing on the Rate Sheet for monthly rental, chemical refills, maintenance services, quarterly tasks, and annual tasks. Prevailing wage compliance applies if the total bid exceeds $1,000. A payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount is required if the bid exceeds $25,000. Prime bidders must hold a current California business license, be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations Public Works Contractor Registration program, and submit Darfur Contracting Act compliance and non-collusion certifications. Subcontracting is not permitted. Written questions are due August 24, 2026; virtual bid opening is September 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.