Bid #6000001988 - Gas Turbine Generator Maintenance, Inspection, and Incidental Repair Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking bids for Gas Turbine Generator Maintenance, Inspection, and Incidental Repair Services at Avenal State Prison in Kings County through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #6000001988. The procurement involves comprehensive maintenance services for two Centaur 40 gas turbine power-generating systems (serial numbers DCG0210 and DCG0211), including their associated control systems and the Fuel Tech NOxOUT Urea to Ammonia Selective Catalytic Reduction System. Required services include quarterly, semi-annual, annual, and tri-annual maintenance visits, with specific response time requirements of 24 hours for standard calls and 8 hours for emergency situations. Contractors must possess a valid "A" General Engineering Contractor California State License Board specialty license and provide factory-trained or experienced technicians. The mandatory walk-through for potential bidders was held on April 29, 2016, with bid submissions due by May 13, 2016 at 1:30 p.m., followed by a public bid opening at 2:00 p.m. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with the contract term running through June 30, 2017.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside and participation requirements for disadvantaged businesses. There is a mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement for bids exceeding $15,000, with potential incentives of 3-5% available based on DVBE participation levels. Small Business preferences of 5% (up to $50,000) are also available and can be combined with DVBE incentives, not to exceed $500,000 total. The total contract value is estimated at $240,000, which includes a $77,000 parts allowance for the contract term. The pricing structure is comprehensive, covering maintenance services, hourly rates for different service times (business and non-business hours), and emergency response services. Bidders are required to provide detailed pricing for all service categories, with the opportunity to offer a payment discount of at least 1% (minimum $50) for invoices paid within 30 days, which may serve as a potential tiebreaker in bid evaluation. Prevailing wage requirements in accordance with California Labor Code Section 1774 will apply to the contract.