C5613210-d, rebid 2 - isolation room testing, air balancing, and certification services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is requesting bids for isolation room testing, air balancing, and certification services at California Health Care Facility in Stockton under IFB C5613210-D, Rebid 2, with bids due July 6, 2026. A 25% Small Business participation requirement applies under Government Code 14838, with a 5% Small Business preference for certified small/micro businesses and a voluntary DVBE participation incentive of 1–5% based on participation levels.

The contractor must hold a valid California Contractors State License Board "C-20" HVAC Specialty License, "C-61"/"D-62" Air and Water Balancing Contractor Specialty License, or a "B" license paired with a qualified subcontractor holding one of the required specialties. A minimum of two service technicians must demonstrate training in isolation room testing and air balancing through proof of training or three years of documented experience.

The scope encompasses annual certification services for 92 isolation rooms and 46 ante rooms (estimated three services per year) including airflow measurement, room pressure documentation, air change rate calculation, and ventilation adjustments; unlimited hourly air balancing and maintenance within 24 hours of notification; and emergency services within 4 hours during business hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, excluding state holidays). The contractor must provide all labor, travel, per diem, transportation, materials, tools, equipment, and non-consumable supplies.

The estimated contract value is $558,000 over a three-year term through June 30, 2029. The rate sheet requires bidders to submit annual certification costs, hourly rates for non-emergency and emergency services, and estimated parts costs ($9,000 over the contract period). All pricing must encompass every expense except travel time and per diem, which are incorporated into hourly and annual rates at bid time. Contractors may offer a discount of at least 1% (minimum $50) on invoices paid within 30 days; in case of tie bids, the highest discount percentage prevails. A June 22 optional walkthrough is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Questions are due June 29, 2026. Public bid opening is July 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Award goes to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid complies with all requirements. The contractor must maintain general liability, automobile liability, worker's compensation, and non-medical professional liability insurance and provide a 90-day service guarantee.