Certified SB, including MB, SB-PW, or a DVBE Only** 10A2737 IFPQ Exhaust Ventilation Hood Install, San Joaquin County.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ #10A2737) for the installation of a downblast exhaust ventilation system at the Caltrans District 10 Office located in Stockton, San Joaquin County. The procurement specifically requires furnishing and installing one North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS) Model 20D-DB exhaust fan with a 1,400 cubic feet per minute capacity. Qualified contractors must possess a C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Contractor license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Key procurement dates include an optional site inspection on 03/25/2025 at 9:00 a.m., a written question submittal deadline of 03/25/2025 at 3:00 p.m., and a quote submission deadline of 04/01/2025 at 3:00 p.m. The proposed contract award date is 04/08/2025, with a contract term spanning from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for certified Small Businesses (SB), Micro Businesses (MB), Small Businesses for Public Works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), as authorized under Government Code Section 14838.7 for contracts valued between $5,000 and $461,000. The total bid proposal cannot exceed $461,000, with bids above this amount automatically rejected. Prevailing wage requirements will apply if the total bid exceeds $15,000. Participating contractors must comply with various state regulations, including provisions related to organic waste recycling, labor laws, and employment standards. The procurement is specifically targeted at supporting small and disadvantaged businesses within California's public works contracting ecosystem, with a focus on providing opportunities for historically underrepresented business entities in government procurement processes.