CHP Inland Division Air Operations Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Maintenance Services

The California Department of Highway Patrol is requesting bids for HVAC maintenance services at the CHP Inland Division Air Operations facility in Apple Valley, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a mandatory walk-through on August 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

Bidders must hold a valid California Contractors State Licensing Board C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor's license, a valid business license, and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations per Labor Code requirements. The scope is quarterly HVAC maintenance services at 21605 Corwin Road, Apple Valley, with the contractor furnishing all supplies, materials, tools, equipment, labor, personnel, and supervision necessary to maintain the facility's HVAC systems.

The contract term runs three years, January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029, with the possibility of extension at CHP's discretion. The procurement is open to all eligible firms, with preferences available: small and micro businesses may receive up to a five percent preference; non-small businesses committing to 25 percent small business subcontractor participation may receive up to five percent preference; and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs) may receive an incentive adjustment. DVBE participation requirements have been waived, though bidders opting for voluntary DVBE participation remain eligible for incentive consideration. The cumulative adjustment from all preferences and incentives cannot exceed ten percent or $100,000, whichever is less.

CHP intends to make a single award to the responsive and responsible firm offering the lowest bid. Prevailing wage rates apply under California Labor Code, and the project is subject to Department of Industrial Relations compliance monitoring. Written questions are due August 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CHP reserves the right to reject all bids or cancel the IFB if deemed in the state's best interest.