C5613231-D - Boiler Source Testing Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking a contractor to provide boiler source testing services at Avenal State Prison (ASP) located at 1 Kings Way, Avenal, California, under Invitation for Bid C5613231-D. The scope of work encompasses source testing services for two Cleaver Brooks Model CB200-600 fire-tube natural gas boilers equipped with Powerflame low NOx burners and O2 controllers, each rated at 25.1 MMBTU/HR, with an estimated quantity of three services per boiler. The contractor must maintain compliance with all applicable air pollution control regulations, including California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emission test methods, perform testing during daylight hours Monday through Friday excluding state holidays, provide diagnostic printouts for each boiler tested, and coordinate protocols with the Air Pollution Control District. Required qualifications include current CARB certification, valid California business licenses or incorporation documents, workers' compensation insurance, and commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. Pricing must be submitted on the provided Rate Sheet (Exhibit B-1) with all labor, travel, per diem, materials, supplies, licenses, certifications, transportation, taxes, fees, equipment, and other necessary expenses incorporated into the bidder's rate structure. Key deadlines include letters of inquiry due January 28, 2026, bid submissions due February 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM, and public bid opening scheduled for February 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The anticipated contract commencement date is upon approval, with a term ending June 30, 2028. The State will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid complies with all requirements.

The solicitation requires 25 percent Small Business participation in accordance with Government Code 14838, with certified Small/Micro Businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) actively encouraged to submit bids. A five percent Small Business preference and a one to five percent DVBE incentive are available for eligible bidders meeting the participation requirements. Contractors may offer early payment discounts of at least one percent of the invoice amount with a minimum of $50.00 for invoices paid within thirty days of receipt; in the event of tie bids, the highest discount offered will be the basis for award. All bids must be submitted electronically in PDF format to the specified email address, with bidders responsible for ensuring timely receipt of their submissions. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is identified in the solicitation documents. The State has reserved the right to adjust quantities and omit portions of work as deemed necessary, and no separate payment will be made for travel time or per diem costs. While a specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the solicitation, pricing will be evaluated based on the per-service rates submitted for each boiler on the Rate Sheet.