Grille Preventative Restaurant Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services

The California Secretary of State (SOS) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB #24-019) for preventative restaurant equipment maintenance and repair services for the Gold Rush Grille located in Sacramento. The procurement covers comprehensive bi-monthly preventative maintenance and repair services for various restaurant equipment, including refrigeration units, ranges, ovens, griddles, char-broilers, fryers, mixers, slicers, toasters, ice machines, warmers, steamers, dishwashers, and garbage disposals. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of experience performing similar services and provide three customer references from the past five years. The bid submission deadline is February 25, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., with bid opening scheduled for February 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The anticipated contract term spans from March 2025 through June 30, 2027. Evaluation criteria include pricing structure requiring hourly rates for standard and emergency repair services, as well as per-service rates for preventative maintenance, with an annual repair budget of $18,000.

The solicitation includes a small business preference framework, offering a 5% preference for small businesses and an additional 5% preference for non-small businesses committing to 25% small business subcontracting. The Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) program requirements and incentives have been waived for this specific solicitation. No travel fees will be included in the contract, and the procurement covers services in Sacramento County and San Francisco City jurisdictions. The contract opportunity appears to be open to qualified vendors with demonstrated expertise in restaurant equipment maintenance, with a focus on comprehensive service capabilities. Potential bidders should carefully review the IFB documentation to ensure compliance with all specifications and requirements, particularly the detailed service expectations and pricing structure.