Fire Department Generator Preventive Maintenance

The County of Riverside Purchasing and Fleet Services Department is requesting quotes for preventive maintenance, testing, emergency response, and authorized repair services on approximately 37 county-owned generators distributed across 14 battalion service areas and one training center location throughout Riverside County, with quotes due October 16, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. The County applies five percent price preferences to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses, Veteran-Owned Businesses, National Guard and Federal Reserve Veteran-Owned Businesses, Active Members of the U.S. Armed Forces-Owned Businesses, and Local or Small Businesses, contingent upon submission of required documentation.

Bidders may respond for one, multiple, or all geographical service areas. Services include monthly commercial power failure testing, quarterly preventive maintenance, annual preventive maintenance, and emergency repair response with a three-hour maximum response time for public safety sites. Generators operate on LPG, propane, or diesel fuel. All replacement parts must be OEM factory parts unless written County approval is obtained.

The period of performance is one year, renewable for up to four additional consecutive one-year increments, with a completion date of June 30, 2032. No guaranteed minimum service calls or compensation apply. Pricing shall be quoted F.O.B. destination, excluding applicable California sales tax as a separate line item, with prices firm for 90 days after the closing date. No price increases are permitted during the first year; after the first year, increases require 30 days advance written notice and cannot exceed the Consumer Price Index for the Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario area.

Bidders must submit completed exhibits, current California C-10 electrical contractor license, DIR registration, proof of insurance, business license, Secretary of State registration, and minimum three project references. Questions are due October 5, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. The County intends to award each service area to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, with awards expected within 5–90 days of the closing date. Quotes are submitted through PublicPurchase.com.