Bid# 6000001960 - Vertical Wheel Chair Lift Maintenance and Repair

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking bids for Bid #6000001960, a contract for vertical wheelchair lift maintenance and repair services at the California Rehabilitation Center in Norco, California. The procurement involves comprehensive maintenance services for seven National Wheel-O-Vator vertical platform lifts, with a contract term from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018. Contractors must provide monthly preventative maintenance (minimum one hour per lift), unlimited repair visits, and emergency services. A mandatory walk-through is required on March 22, 2016 at 10:00am, with letters of inquiry due March 29, 2016 at 1:00pm and bid submissions due April 5, 2016 at 1:30pm. Bidders must possess either a valid C-11 California State License Board specialty license or a B license with a qualified subcontractor. Evaluation criteria include pricing, with contractors allowed to offer discounts for prompt payment, and the potential for a tiebreaker based on the highest discount percentage. Services must be performed during normal business hours of 7:30am to 3:00pm Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays and weekends.

While the procurement is exempt from Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) requirements, the state encourages DVBE participation and offers bid incentives ranging from 1-5% based on DVBE involvement. The estimated contract value shall not exceed $40,000.00, with a comprehensive pricing structure that includes unit costs for safety inspections, preventative maintenance, repair services, and emergency services. Parts replacement will be invoiced at list price minus a 10% discount plus sales tax, and a $6,000 parts allowance is included for the contract term. The state reserves the right to adjust work quantities as needed. Contractors will be responsible for maintaining seven vertical wheelchair lifts/stair climbers, providing two annual safety inspections, monthly preventative maintenance, and both standard and emergency repair services during and outside normal business hours. The procurement is specifically for Riverside County, California, and targets maintenance of vertical mobility equipment within the California Rehabilitation Center.