IFB 07A5990 Compressor Replacement

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Compressor Replacement project in Los Angeles County. The contractor will be responsible for removing three existing compressors, furnishing and installing three new compressors, and replacing 12 contactors on York Air-Cooled Chillers at the Caltrans District 7, Los Angeles Regional Transportation Management Center. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, parts, tools, equipment, supplies, travel, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for September 26, 2024, and bids are due by October 3, 2024. The agreement is estimated to commence on November 1, 2024 and expire on October 31, 2025. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications including a valid C-20 HVAC contractor license and certification for crane operators. Caltrans will evaluate bids and award the agreement to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Small business, micro business, and disabled veteran business enterprise preferences and incentives may apply. The total bid amount must not exceed $461,000. No information is provided regarding incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the available budget range is not specified. The IFB does not indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.