Rebid 2 - Elevator Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is soliciting bids for elevator maintenance, inspection, and repair services at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and public bid opening on August 20. A 5% small business preference and DVBE incentive of 1–5% based on participation levels apply; the State also requires a 25% small business participation goal per Government Code 14838.

The contractor must hold a valid California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) C-11 Elevator Contractor's license or equivalent and employ at least one certified service technician with recognized union apprenticeship or equivalent credentials. Scope includes annual preventive maintenance and safety inspections, bi-annual inspection services, non-emergency repair services with a 72-hour response requirement, emergency repair services with a 24-hour response requirement, and load test certification every five years. Services are performed Monday through Friday during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), excluding state holidays and weekends. Contractor bears all labor, travel and per diem, materials, supplies, transportation, tools, equipment, permits, licenses, and insurance costs.

The contract term runs from the anticipated commencement date through June 30, 2031. Pricing is submitted via Exhibit B-1 Rate Sheet with line items for annual maintenance, bi-annual inspections, non-emergency hourly repair, emergency services, and parts. The State estimates five annual maintenance services, ten bi-annual inspections, and 50 non-emergency repair hours annually. The contractor must provide commercial general liability, automobile liability, professional liability, and workers' compensation insurance. Service technician qualifications are documented via completed Service Technician References (Attachment 1), and service reports must accompany all invoices. Letters of inquiry are due August 13, 2026. Award methodology is lowest responsive bidder.