3PA5F00037_02

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) issued Request for Quote #3PA5F00037_02 on February 2, 2026, to procure large appliances for the RRU Los Pinos Fire Center in Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, California. The procurement encompasses seven categories of commercial-grade appliances: two 46 cubic feet refrigerator/freezers with 22 cubic feet freezing capacity, two under-counter refrigerators, four microwaves with trim kits, four stackable washer/dryer units, two commercial coffee makers, two induction ranges with attached hoods, and two dishwashers. All equipment must meet NSF, UL Commercial, and Energy Star certification standards and support heavy-duty, continuous, high-volume use in commercial environments. The solicitation will be awarded on an "All or None" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a single delivery to the Los Pinos Fire Center, with pricing remaining valid for a minimum of 60 days from the signature date. Written questions must be submitted by February 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST, with CAL FIRE responses provided by February 10, 2026, and all bid submissions due by February 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST via email to Corrine.Johnson@fire.ca.gov.

This solicitation is restricted exclusively to California Certified Small Businesses (SBs) with an approved DGS Certification ID Number; bids from non-certified small businesses will be rejected. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including a detailed cost quote sheet, state small business certification verification, California STD 204 Payee Data Record, seller's permit copy, CAL FIRE-720 DARFUR Contracting Act Vendor Certification, Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-106), CalRecycle Form 74 for postconsumer recycled-content certification, and California Civil Rights Law Certification if applicable. All freight and shipping charges exceeding $50 require a supporting prepaid freight bill prior to payment. No incumbent vendors or budget range is identified in the solicitation documents. CAL FIRE reserves the right to execute written amendments to decrease quantities upon mutual agreement or to extend the timeline while remaining within the original scope of work, and the State reserves broad discretionary rights to reject any or all bids, modify or cancel the solicitation in whole or in part, and waive minor irregularities.