IFB BAR-24-11- Environmental Chamber Maintenance And Repair Services

The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) is seeking bids for environmental chamber maintenance and repair services through Invitation for Bid (IFB BAR-24-11). The procurement covers comprehensive maintenance, repair, software and firmware updates, and testing services for two specific environmental chambers: a Cincinnati Sub-Zero (Model: ZP-32) and a Russells Technical Products (Model: WMD-648-ECMD-4-705-AC), both located at BAR Headquarters in Rancho Cordova, CA. Bidders must provide an hourly rate for annual inspection, maintenance, and repairs, with an estimated 240 hours of service and a $10,000 allowance for repair parts replacement. The bid submission deadline is March 5, 2025, at 12:00 pm, with a public bid opening scheduled for March 6, 2025, at 9:00 am. The anticipated contract term runs from May 1, 2025 (or upon approval) through April 30, 2028. Qualified bidders must be in good standing, registered with the California Secretary of State, and licensed to do business in California.

The solicitation includes a 5% bid preference for certified Small Business enterprises or non-small businesses that subcontract at least 25% to certified small businesses. The Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement is waived for this procurement, though a DVBE incentive option remains available. Bidders must demonstrate the capability to service and repair specialized environmental testing chambers used in automotive repair testing, with technical expertise in maintaining complex scientific equipment. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract suggests a need for specialized technical service providers with experience in environmental chamber maintenance. The total contract value appears to be structured around the 240-hour estimated service time and the $10,000 parts replacement allowance, indicating a potential maximum contract value of approximately $50,000-$60,000 depending on the actual hourly rates proposed.