IFPQ *Certified SB/MB or DVBE Only* HVAC Replacement in San Diego County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Procurement and Contracts, issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) for HVAC replacement services at the District 11 Museum located at 4024 Taylor Street, San Diego, CA 92110. The procurement requires contractors to provide all labor, equipment, tools, parts, materials, supplies, permits, disposal fees, travel, and incidentals necessary to remove three existing heat pump HVAC units and install two new equivalent Carrier units. The scope of work encompasses removal and legal disposal of existing equipment, installation of two new heat pump split systems (one 5-ton and one 4-ton unit), replacement of humidifier and dehumidifier units, fabrication and installation of two protective cages for condensing units, and comprehensive ductwork modifications and reconnections. Contractors must hold a C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor license and a valid Motor Carrier Permit. Services must be performed during normal business hours Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. An optional site inspection is scheduled for April 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., written questions must be submitted by April 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., and final quote submissions are due April 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with an estimated award date of May 14, 2026, and contract commencement on May 15, 2026, expiring May 14, 2027.

This IFPQ is restricted exclusively to certified Small Businesses (SB), Microbusinesses (MB), Small Businesses for the purpose of public works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). No subcontracting is permitted under this agreement, and contractors must ensure only qualified personnel are used with no day labor allowed. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation with employer's liability of $1,000,000. A payment bond of at least 100 percent of the contract amount is required if the bid exceeds $25,000. State prevailing wage requirements apply if the bid exceeds $15,000, and Department of Industrial Relations registration is required for contracts with prevailing wages. The maximum bid amount is $484,000, with bids exceeding $461,000 resulting in rejection for non-responsiveness. Required submissions include the Price Quote Proposal (ADM-1412), Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, Non-Collusion Declaration, and Darfur Contracting Act Certification.