P2460003: Back-Up Diesel Motors Maintenance & Repair Services (seventh post), Fish Springs Hatchery, Inyo County, California

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has issued Invitation for Bid No. P2460003 for back-up diesel motors maintenance and repair services at the Fish Springs Hatchery located in Inyo County, California. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive annual inspection, maintenance, and servicing for two MTU 6R/1500 diesel back-up motors, including detailed work on emission systems, clutch and drive train service to the right angle drive, and computer systems updates. Qualified bidders must hold one of four specific contractor licenses: A-General Engineering, B-General Building, C-57 Well Drilling, or C-61:D-21 Machinery and Pumps. The project requires bidders to submit 17 required attachments and provide pricing for annual inspections, foreseeable repairs (such as exhaust gas aftertreatment tank replacements and electric industrial engine control panel module replacements), and unforeseeable repairs with specified hourly rates. An optional pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for January 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with final bids due on January 21, 2025, no later than 2:00 PM, and a planned notice of award on January 23, 2025.

The contract includes provisions for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, though the DVBE requirement has been waived for this specific project. Small business preferences are available, with a 5% preference for small businesses and an additional 5% for non-small businesses that subcontract 25% to certified small businesses. The contract term runs from Department of General Services approval through November 30, 2027, with an estimated total contract value of $100,000. Contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations for contracts exceeding $25,000 and will be required to comply with prevailing wage requirements. The pricing structure includes flat-rate charges for annual inspections, specific rates for foreseeable repairs, and hourly rates for unforeseeable repairs, with a $4,000 parts allowance and a maximum 25% markup on parts. A 5% retention will be held for 30 days after work completion, and payment and performance bonds are required when the contract sum exceeds $25,000 and $10,000, respectively. The project also mandates various insurance coverages, including $1 million in commercial general liability and automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage.