C24-32781 Refrigeration Service & Repair - Central Valley

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) for refrigeration service and repair for the DOR's Business Enterprises Program (BEP). The services required include evaluating problems, consulting on repairs, and providing refrigeration service and repair for BEP equipment located at various state, federal, county, and private facilities. Bidders must possess a C38 Refrigeration Contractor license, EPA certifications, and other required licenses and permits. The bid submission deadline is November 6, 2024, with the bid opening scheduled for November 7, 2024. The anticipated contract term is from December 1, 2024 or Upon Approval through November 30, 2026, with an option to renew for an additional one-year period. Pricing terms include a maximum of 20% markup on parts and materials costs, and a maximum of $2,000.00 per job, which can be increased with approval. The contract is subject to the State's Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) program requirements.

The IFB includes a Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure and Factsheet, which requires bidders to disclose if they will be using or offering GenAI technology, model, or service as part of their proposed solution or service. Bidders must also complete the Darfur Contracting Act Certification and the Payee Data Record form (STD 204). The contract opportunity is open to all qualified bidders, with a 5% small business preference program and a DVBE incentive program available. The total contract value is not specified, but the IFB notes that the State has implemented policies related to the use of GenAI technology.