4CA07762 Kitchen Hood and Appliances Inspection and Cleaning Services

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is soliciting bids for kitchen hood and appliances inspection and cleaning services at the Baseline Fire Center in Jamestown, with bids due September 29, 2026, and a restrictive set-aside: only California Certified Small Businesses may submit bids, and the prime may not subcontract any portion of the work.

The scope includes quarterly inspections and cleaning of kitchen hoods and annual inspections and cleaning of char broiler grills, flat top grills, deep fryers, double stack ovens, and cooking range stoves. Services must be performed on weekdays or weekends after 5:00 p.m., excluding state holidays, coordinated through the CAL FIRE Project Representative. The contractor provides all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees. Bidders must submit a rate sheet with unit prices for annual services (three estimated cycles) and quarterly services (twelve estimated cycles). Prevailing wage requirements apply if total bid exceeds $1,000.

The contract term is September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029. Place of performance is Baseline Fire Center, Jamestown, California, serving Tuolumne City CDP, Mono City CDP, Madera Ranchos CDP, Alpine Village CDP, and Mariposa County.

Contractors must hold a California Contractors State License Board C-16 Fire Protection Contractor license and DIR registration as a public works contractor. General and commercial liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence, worker's compensation insurance with waiver of subrogation, and commercial automobile insurance of at least $1 million are required. If total contract price exceeds $25,000, a payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount is required before work commences.

Questions are due September 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Contact Gloria Pietromonaco at Gloria.Pietromonaco@fire.ca.gov.