IFB 09A1039 Chiller Removal and Installation Services in Inyo County

Caltrans is seeking a contractor for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 09A1039, which involves chiller removal and installation services at the Caltrans District 9 Office located in Bishop, California, within Inyo County. The project requires the complete removal and legal disposal of one non-operational Carrier 60-Ton Chiller (Model 30RBA0606, Serial Number 4006Q82366) and the installation of a new contractor-furnished chiller, including associated electrical supply, plumbing, and components. Bidders must possess a valid C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. An optional site inspection is scheduled for April 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with written questions due by 2:00 p.m. that same day. The final bid submission deadline is April 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with bid opening at 2:30 p.m., and the proposed contract term running from May 15, 2025, to May 14, 2026.

The procurement includes a small business preference program with a 25% small business participation goal, and while Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is not mandatory, a DVBE incentive will apply. The total bid proposal must not exceed $461,000, with provisions for hourly rates for unforeseen work and a maximum allowable expenditure for unspecified parts and materials. Prevailing wage rates will be applicable if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000. The contract incorporates standard state requirements for insurance, licensing, worker protections, and compliance with various state and federal regulations. Bidders should be prepared to meet comprehensive contractual obligations, including potential integration with existing infrastructure and adherence to specific technical and administrative requirements outlined in the solicitation package.