IFB 23-190003

The California Department of General Services, Facilities Management Division (FMD) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 23-190003 for diesel fire pump maintenance and repair services specifically for the Ronald Reagan State Building in Los Angeles County. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance services, including preventive maintenance, inspection, testing, and repairs for specific fire pump equipment detailed in Exhibit A, Attachment 1. Key deliverables include maintenance of the Cummins engine, fire pump driver, gear drive, controllers, jockey pump, and associated batteries. The IFB was released on February 20, 2025, with critical dates including a non-mandatory walk-through on February 26, 2025, written questions due by March 4, 2025, and final bid submissions required by March 12, 2025. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability to perform comprehensive maintenance and repair services, with pricing to include both preventive and potential unforeseeable repair costs, including specified hourly rates for normal business hours, after-hours, and emergency services.

The contract includes specific set-aside and preference requirements, notably a mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, with potential incentives for DVBE participation up to 5%. Small businesses can receive a 5% preference if certified, and contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and comply with prevailing wage requirements. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including general liability, commercial automobile, and worker's compensation coverage. Parts replacement will be reimbursed at actual receipt cost with a specified markup percentage. The contract term is three years with no mentioned renewal options. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the detailed pricing structure suggests a substantial multi-year maintenance contract focused on critical infrastructure protection and emergency system readiness for the Ronald Reagan State Building.