Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 26C811000 entitled, CHP Inland Division Air Operations ¿ Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Maintenance Services

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) is requesting bids for quarterly HVAC maintenance services at its Inland Division Air Operations facility in Apple Valley under IFB 26C811000, with bids due August 19, 2026 and a mandatory site walk-through on August 5. Attendance at the site walk-through is required for award eligibility. The CHP will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder after adjusting for applicable preferences and incentives.

Bidders must hold a valid California Contractors State Licensing Board C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor's license, a valid business license, and current Department of Industrial Relations public works contractor registration. All work is subject to prevailing wage requirements and DIR public works compliance monitoring.

The scope comprises 12 quarterly service visits over a three-year contract term anticipated to run January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029, with possible CHP extension. The contract is subject to sufficient funding availability and Department of General Services approval.

Award adjustment incentives include small business preference (up to 5%), non-small business subcontractor preference (up to 5%), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive (up to 5%), and Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency (NVSA) preference (up to 5%), provided cumulative adjustment does not exceed 10% or $100,000, whichever is less. DVBE participation requirements have been waived but bidders may volunteer for DVBE incentive consideration. The successful bidder must provide proof of liability insurance and pass a driver's license check before contract execution.

Written questions are due August 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Bid opening follows immediately after the 11:00 a.m. August 19 deadline. The contract is funded through the State Budget Act and may be subject to legislative restrictions affecting terms.