Ceiling mounted heater replacement - IFB 24C314004

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number 24C314004 for ceiling mounted heater replacement services at the Golden Gate Air Operations Unit located in Napa, California. The procurement involves removing and disposing of five existing ceiling mounted gas heating units and installing five new commercial grade, Energy Star rated ceiling mounted gas heating units with compatible thermostats. Contractors must possess valid C-20 (Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning) and C-36 (Plumbing) licenses or a C-20 license with a C-36 subcontractor. The project requires complete installation, including all necessary parts, fittings, and rebuild kits, along with obtaining required permits from the Napa County Building Department. A mandatory walk-through is scheduled for January 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at 3500 Airport Road, Napa, CA, with bids due on February 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The contract term is anticipated to run from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, with a 30-day completion timeline from the project start date.

The procurement includes a minimum 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, with DVBE incentives available to qualifying vendors. Contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and comply with prevailing wage requirements. A payment bond equal to 100% of the contract value is mandatory, and liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day will be assessed for delays beyond the established work schedule. The project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. Contractors are required to seek available public utility rebates and pass any cost savings directly to CHP. The work must be performed between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with CHP providing access by relocating aircraft during daylight hours when weather permits. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the project involves comprehensive heater replacement with a one-year warranty on all installed equipment and must comply with California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 6 requirements.