P2460003: Back-Up Diesel Motors Maintenance & Repair Services (eighth post, UPDATED)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance and repair services for two MTU 6R/1500 diesel back-up motors located at the Fish Springs Hatchery in Inyo County. This Invitation for Bid (IFB No. P2460003) requires a qualified contractor to perform annual inspections, emissions system services, clutch and drive train maintenance, and computer system updates for these critical backup motors. Bidders must possess a valid contractor license in one of four categories: A - General Engineering, B - General Building, C-57 - Well Drilling, or C-61:D-21 - Machinery and Pumps. The project encompasses full labor, tools, equipment, materials, permits, and incidental services necessary for motor maintenance. An optional site walkthrough is scheduled for February 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with firm bid submissions due on February 19, 2025, no later than 2:00 PM. The contract term will run from CDFW approval through March 31, 2026, with a planned Notice of Intent to Award on February 21, 2025, and a proposed contract award date of February 28, 2025.

The procurement includes specific provisions for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, with a standard 3% participation goal that may be waived depending on bid circumstances. Small businesses may qualify for a 5% preference, capped at $50,000 per bid. The estimated contract value is $35,000, with a detailed pricing structure that includes flat-rate charges for annual inspections and maintenance, plus hourly rates for both foreseeable and unforeseeable repairs. The contract requires payment and performance bonds, with a 5% retention held from progress payments and a parts allowance of $4,000 with a maximum 25% contractor markup. Liquidated damages are set at $250 per calendar day for project delays. Work must be performed during standard business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), excluding state holidays, at the facility located at 215 Fish Springs Road, Big Pine, CA 93513. All contractors bidding on contracts over $25,000 must register with the Department of Industrial Relations and comply with prevailing wage requirements.