Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 26C830006 entitled, CHP Cache Creek and Keene Platform Scales Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Maintenance Services

The California Department of California Highway Patrol is requesting bids for quarterly HVAC maintenance services at Cache Creek and Keene Platform Scales under IFB 26C830006, with bids due December 8, 2026 and a mandatory walkthrough on November 18, 2026. Bidders must hold a valid CSLB C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor's license and CSLB C-4 Boiler, Hot Water heating and Steam Fitting Contractor's license, or a C-20 license with C-4 Subcontractor authorization — the primary capability filter.

Small business preference up to 5% and micro business preference up to 5% are available; non-small business firms committing at least 25% small-business subcontractor participation receive preference up to 5%. DVBE participation requirements have been waived. Prevailing wage rates apply under California Labor Code, and bidders must comply with Public Works Contractor Registration Program requirements and DIR monitoring.

The scope covers quarterly HVAC maintenance at two locations: Cache Creek Platform Scales (Westbound State Highway 58, West of Mojave, San Bernardino County) and Keene Platform Scales (5951 Highway 58, Kern County). Bidders submit a unit price per quarterly service multiplied by twelve services annually. Bidders must maintain a valid business license, DIR registration, and liability insurance meeting specified requirements.

The contract term runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029, with CHP retaining the right to extend based on satisfactory performance, funding availability, and Department of General Services approval. The CHP will award a single agreement to the responsive and responsible firm offering the lowest bid after adjustments for applicable preferences. Written questions are due November 25, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. The mandatory walkthrough begins at Cache Creek Platform Scales on November 18 at 12:00 p.m., followed by Keene Scales.