IFB 26-0052 - Winterhaven BPS Generator Replacement (Lassen County)

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is requesting bids for replacement of an existing propane generator at the Winterhaven Border Protection Station in Lassen County, with sealed bids due September 30, 2026 by 2:00 p.m. PT and a mandatory pre-bid walk-through scheduled for September 8–11, 2026. A three percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement applies, and bidders claiming Small Business preference are eligible for a five percent preference on evaluation.

The scope involves demolition of the existing propane generator, integrated automatic transfer switch/panelboard, and associated conduits and conductors, followed by installation of a new 20kW/25kVA, 240/120V optional standby propane generator with NEMA 3R Level II sound-attenuated aluminum enclosure (Cummins Model C20 N6, F217-2), a new 100A integrated ATS/panelboard, concrete equipment pad, grounding systems with minimum two copper-clad ground rods, and complete power and control conduits and conductors. The contractor must handle all permitting, emissions compliance registration with Imperial County Air Pollution Control District, geophysical survey and utility locating, temporary power provision, shop drawings, as-built documentation, and eight hours of operator training. Work must comply with the 2022 California Building Code, California Electrical Code, California Fire Code, and NFPA standards (30, 37, 70, 110). All contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations and hold appropriate C-36 Plumbing and C-10 Electrical trade licenses.

The contract term runs from November 17, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with no renewal option. This is a public works project exceeding $25,000, triggering prevailing wage requirements and a payment bond equal to 100% of the contract amount. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance with limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, automobile liability insurance of $1 million combined single limit, and workers' compensation coverage. Written questions are due September 15, 2026. Notice of proposed award will be issued within five business days of cost proposal opening.