Homogenizer Preventative Maintenance & Repair Services (S16012535)

The California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) is soliciting bids for Homogenizer Preventative Maintenance Program (PMP) and Repair Services for a Gaulin MC18 Homogenizer Machine located at California State Prison, Corcoran. The Invitation for Bid (IFB No. S16012535) seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance and repair services for the specific homogenizer equipment. Bidders must demonstrate at least three years of experience with similar services and provide references from three completed projects within the last three years. The contract will have an initial two-year term with an option to extend for an additional one year, with an anticipated start date of November 3, 2025. Bid evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis, considering factors such as cost, performance history, quality, reliability, and ISO certification. The bid is due on October 16, 2025, by 3:00 PM, with a cost sheet requiring bidders to specify hourly labor rates for different time periods including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with multiple state regulations, including Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russia sanctions and Executive Order N-12-23 on Generative Artificial Intelligence use. Additional compliance requirements include submitting certifications related to economic sanctions, civil rights, and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards. Contractors and their employees will be subject to strict security provisions, including comprehensive background checks, gate clearance procedures, and specific behavioral guidelines when working within CDCR facilities. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the solicitation suggests a comprehensive service contract that will require specialized technical expertise in homogenizer maintenance and repair. The security provisions also encourage employment of incarcerated individuals, parolees, and ex-incarcerated individuals, subject to CALPIA approval, indicating a potential workforce development component to the contract.