Extractors and Dryers

The California Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to cover the requirements of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for Extractors and Dryers that meet the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1851 standard. The resulting contract will be mandatory for CAL FIRE and available for use by all State of California Departments and participating local agencies, including Alameda County. The IFB seeks bids for various sizes of soft mount and hard mount extractors, tumble dryers, and portable air dryers, with detailed technical specifications outlined in Attachment 2. Bidders must complete a Technical Questionnaire to provide details on the proposed equipment. The contract term is for two (2) years with three (3) one-year extension options, and bids are due by October 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM PT. Award will be made by individual line item to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest cost, including all applicable preference and incentive calculations.

The IFB includes socioeconomic programs such as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive and small business preferences. Bidders must provide a detailed Distribution Plan demonstrating how they will meet the Commercially Useful Function (CUF) requirement for any SB and/or DVBE subcontractors. Contractors will be required to remit a 1.25% incentive fee to DGS-PD for all local governmental agency transactions. The estimated three-year contract value is $14,640,000, and the IFB does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors.