7CA07043 - Extractor and Dryer Maintenance and Repairs **SB BIDDERS ONLY**

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is seeking a Small Business contractor to provide maintenance and repair services for extractors and dryers located at the CAL FIRE Training Center in Ione, California. The procurement (Solicitation #7CA07043) specifically requires bi-annual preventative maintenance and non-recurrent repairs for six extractors and six dryers used to clean personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with NFPA 1851 standards. Contractor qualifications include certification to maintain and repair extractor and dryer machines, with a minimum of two years of relevant experience servicing such equipment. Services will be performed at 4501 State Highway 104 in Ione during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), excluding state holidays. Key submission dates include a bid response deadline of January 9, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., with a bid opening scheduled for January 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The facility serves up to 150 students and 35 instructors, necessitating comprehensive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for California Certified Small Businesses, with a requirement of a minimum of two certified SB bids for consideration and award. The contract term is set for three years, from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027, contingent upon Department of General Services (DGS) approval. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation insurance, and commercial automobile insurance. The pricing structure includes bi-annual maintenance costs multiplied by the three-year term, plus a 20% contingency allowance for non-recurrent maintenance and repairs, which requires prior approval from a CAL FIRE Representative. Additional compliance requirements include adhering to Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russia sanctions and submitting a GenAI disclosure if utilizing artificial intelligence technologies. While the exact contract amount is to be determined (TBD), the contingency budget and service frequency suggest a moderate-value procurement focused on specialized equipment maintenance for a critical training facility.