3CA07436 - HVAC Systems Replacement Services **Small Business Bidders ONLY**

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is seeking a qualified contractor to replace two existing HVAC split systems at two locations in Warner Springs, California. The project involves installing two new three-ton outdoor HVAC split systems with heat pumps manufactured by York or an equivalent product, located at 34345 and 34347 Highway 79. Contractors are required to provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and associated fees for the complete system replacement. The contract is scheduled to commence on July 31, 2025, or upon approval, and will remain in effect until July 30, 2026. A mandatory site walk-through is scheduled for July 15, 2025, at 10:30 AM, with potential bidders required to contact Travis Flaman to arrange attendance. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package including a rate sheet, bid/bidder certification, state-required forms, proof of a valid C-20 HVAC contractor license, and Department of Industrial Relations registration. Responses are due by July 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with all documents to be submitted electronically to Brian Chacon.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for California Certified Small Businesses, with no subcontracting permitted. The total contract amount is to be determined, with payment structured as a lump sum in arrears upon satisfactory completion of work. If the total bid exceeds $1,000, prevailing wage regulations will apply. Additional compliance requirements include adherence to the Darfur Contracting Act and Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russia sanctions. The contract covers jurisdictions including San Diego County, San Diego City, Rancho San Diego CDP, and San Diego Country Estates CDP. Bidders must possess a C-20 HVAC contractor license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the procurement suggests a focused, localized infrastructure improvement project with specific technical and regulatory requirements for small business participants in the California state contracting ecosystem.