IFB 2CA07416

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number 2CA07416 for a Plymovent Vehicle Exhaust Removal System Installation at the Valley View Fire Center in Elk Creek, California. The procurement covers a comprehensive replacement of the existing vehicle exhaust system with a new installation that includes eight dual spring recoil hose reels, 33-foot combination hoses, adapter kits, micro switches, nozzles, a 10 horsepower blower with variable frequency drive controller, and necessary electrical connections. A mandatory pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for July 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with written questions due by July 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Bids are due by July 23, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., with a bid opening on July 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Bidders must possess a B-General Building Contractor license with a C-20 Warm Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning subcontractor or contractor license. The contract requires prevailing wage compliance for bids over $1,000 and mandates contractor registration with the Department of Industrial Relations.

The IFB strongly encourages participation from small businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), with a 25% small business participation goal and potential DVBE incentives. While no specific DVBE participation goal is established, the procurement aims to support diverse business participation. The contract term runs from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, with a potential one-year extension option. Bidders must comply with additional state requirements, including Executive Order N-6-22 regarding economic sanctions against Russia, and submit multiple attachments such as a non-collusion declaration and DVBE declarations. The total contract amount will be determined upon award, with a 10% contingency included for unforeseen costs. The procurement covers multiple jurisdictions including Butte, Glenn, Mendocino, Tehama, and Trinity Counties, as well as several Census Designated Places within these regions. Contractors should be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating compliance with all specified requirements.