P2410008: Iron Gate Hatchery HVAC and Refrigeration Maintenance & Repair

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking bids for the annual inspection, maintenance, and servicing of the HVAC, refrigerator, and freezer equipment at the Iron Gate Hatchery in Siskiyou County, California. The successful contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals to ensure the proper and safe functioning of the hatchery's climate control systems. The contract term is from the date of CDFW approval until March 30, 2027. Bidders must possess either a General Engineering Contractor License or a General Building Contractor License and comply with prevailing wage requirements and subcontractor listing rules. Bids are due by November 5, 2024, and a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for October 24, 2024. The estimated contract value is $20,000, and the State reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement process includes small business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preference and incentive programs for qualified bidders. The IFB does not indicate if there is an incumbent contractor or provide any information on the current contract's pricing or performance. Funding sources are not specified, but the IFB states that the contractor will be reimbursed for services provided, with CDFW retaining 5% of each payment as partial security, to be released 30 days after completion of the work. The total contract amount is based on the combined costs for inspection/maintenance services, foreseeable repairs, and unforeseeable repairs, with a not-to-exceed amount stated in the agreement.