P2620001Generator Maintenance and Repair, at Numbus Fish Hatchery and American River Trout Hatchery, Sacramento County, California

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is soliciting bids for generator maintenance and repair services at two Sacramento County facilities: Nimbus Fish Hatchery and American River Trout Hatchery. The procurement encompasses yearly inspection, maintenance, and servicing of three generators (two diesel and one propane) to ensure proper and safe operation. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the work, with annual inspections anticipated in January of 2027, 2028, and 2029. Contractors must hold either a General Engineering Contractor (A) license or an Electrical Contractor (C-10) license from the California Contractors State License Board. Inspection and maintenance services must be performed during normal working hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., excluding state holidays) with at least three days' advance notice. A mandatory pre-bid job walk is scheduled for April 24, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery main office, with sealed bids due May 5, 2026, no later than 2:00 p.m., and bid opening occurring the same day. The Notice of Intent to Award is expected May 15, 2026, with a proposed award date in June 2026 and a contract term extending through June 30, 2029.

The contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements per California Labor Code sections 1770 and 1774, and contractors must comply with all public works requirements, including registration with the Department of Industrial Relations for contracts exceeding $25,000. Bidders must submit a cashier's check, certified check, or bidder's bond equal to at least 10 percent of the bid amount. Small business preference (5 percent) is available, and non-small businesses may claim a 5 percent preference if they achieve 25 percent certified small business subcontractor participation. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is required at a minimum of 3 percent, with incentive adjustments available for evaluation purposes. Payment and performance bonds are required based on contract value, with insurance requirements including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation with Employer's Liability ($1,000,000). The estimated project cost is $51,000.00, with the contract maximum amount to be determined based on contractor pricing submitted in budget detail tables.