IFB 7CA07173 - Air Compressor Services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #7CA07173 for Air Compressor Services at the CAL FIRE Training Center located in Ione, California. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive services including transportation, materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, and fees for Breathing Air Compressor and Cylinder Filling Station maintenance, testing, and repair services. Key deliverables include quarterly maintenance, emergency and on-call services with up to six service calls per year, and compliance with national safety standards. The contract is scheduled to commence on April 1, 2025, or upon Department of General Services approval, and will expire on March 31, 2028. Critical procurement dates include a bid submission deadline of March 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., with a subsequent bid opening on March 28, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability to perform comprehensive air compressor maintenance and repair services, with specific focus on breathing air systems and cylinder filling station infrastructure.

The procurement includes notable set-aside and participation goals, specifically a commitment to 25% Small Business (SB) participation. While no mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal exists, DVBE participation is encouraged with potential incentive applications. Certified Small Businesses, Micro Businesses, or contractors willing to subcontract 25% of their net bid price to certified small businesses are strongly encouraged to submit proposals. The total contract amount remains to be determined, with CAL FIRE emphasizing they will pay only for authorized services rendered. Contractors must provide various mandatory certifications, including a Payee Data Record, Contractor Certification Clauses, and demonstrate compliance with specific regulatory requirements such as the Darfur Contracting Act, Russia sanctions, organic waste recycling mandates, and health and safety regulations. Successful bidders should be prepared to integrate with existing CAL FIRE training center infrastructure and demonstrate robust operational capabilities in air compressor service and maintenance.