Commercial Exhaust Hood Cleaning, Srv & Rpr-San Diego County

The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB #C16-29932) for Commercial Exhaust Hood Cleaning System services in San Diego County, specifically targeting the Business Enterprise Program's cafeterias, snack bars, and vending facilities. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive cleaning, service, repair, and preventative maintenance for commercial exhaust hood systems across seven specified locations. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience in the field and maintain required insurance coverage of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million in aggregate. Key procurement dates include April 29, 2016, for submission of questions, and May 9, 2016, at 2:00 PM as the bid submission deadline, with an anticipated award date of May 19, 2016. The contract will cover services from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2018, with an option to renew for one additional year under the same terms and conditions. Contractors will be required to submit hourly labor rates and will be reimbursed for parts/materials with a 20% markup limit, with specific documentation requirements for parts under and over $100.

The solicitation includes provisions for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and Small Business participation incentives. The DVBE program offers bidders an incentive ranging from 1% to 5% based on their level of DVBE participation, with no requirement to meet DVBE participation as a mandatory bid condition. For evaluation purposes, the net bid price can be reduced by the DVBE incentive, not to exceed 5% or $100,000. Similarly, the Small Business Participation program provides a 5% bid calculation preference for certified small businesses and micro-businesses, with additional incentives for non-small businesses subcontracting at least 25% of their bid to certified California Small Businesses. The total contract value is estimated at $12,000 per fiscal year, with bidders required to possess necessary business licenses and meet specific documentation requirements. Contractors must complete and submit DVBE Program Requirements and Bidder Certification forms to be considered for the incentive program, with two participation options available: Option 1 for certified DVBEs and Option 2 for non-DVBE bidders committing to DVBE subcontractors.