3PA5F00037_01 RRU Large Appliances

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is seeking to procure large appliances for the Los Pinos Fire Center located in Lake Elsinore, California through a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation. The procurement involves seven specific appliance categories: two 3-section commercial refrigerator/freezers, two under-counter refrigerators, four microwaves with trim kits, four stackable washer/dryer units, two commercial coffee makers, two induction single oven ranges with attached hoods, and two dishwashers. All appliances must meet NSF, UL Commercial, and Energy Star Commercial certification standards, designed for heavy-duty, continuous, high-volume use. The solicitation has specific submission requirements, with written questions due by 2:00 PM PST on December 1, 2025, and CAL FIRE's responses to be provided by 4:00 PM PST on December 3, 2025. Final bid submissions, including completed cost quote sheets and supporting documentation, must be received by 5:00 PM PST on December 16, 2025, via email to Corrine.Johnson@fire.ca.gov. The award will be made on an "All or None" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing valid for a minimum of 60 days from the date of signature.

This procurement is exclusively restricted to California Certified Small Businesses (SBs) with a valid Department of General Services (DGS) Certification ID Number in an Approved status, meaning bids from non-certified small businesses will not be accepted. Bidders must submit several mandatory documents, including a State of California Small Business certification, California STD. 204 Payee Data Record, a copy of the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Seller's Permit, CAL FIRE-720 DARFUR Contracting Act Vendor Certification, Bidder Declaration, CalRecycle Form 74 Postconsumer Recycled-Content Certification, and California Civil Rights Law Certification if applicable. The delivery location is the Los Pinos Fire Center at 39251 Ortega Highway, Lake Elsinore, California 92530, with attention to Danette Perkins. While no specific award value is listed, the solicitation includes provisions for the Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) and allows CAL FIRE to potentially amend the contract to increase or decrease goods, time, and money while remaining within the original scope of work, subject to mutual agreement with the awarded bidder.