REBID 25-64028-000 Medical Gas Source Certification Serv

The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide Medical Gas Source System Certification Services at the DSH-Coalinga facility through a rebid Invitation for Bid (IFB). The primary objectives include conducting annual preventative maintenance inspections, emergency repairs, and ensuring compliance with Title 22 California Code of Regulations, Joint Commission standards, and Department of Justice requirements. All technicians must be certified in the American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) Series 6000 Medical Gas Industry Standard. A mandatory bidder's conference is scheduled for December 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the facility located at 24511 W. Jayne Avenue, Coalinga, California, where bidders will observe and review the medical gas source systems. Bid submissions are due by December 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM, with a public bid opening on December 10, 2025, at 9:00 AM. The anticipated notice of intent to award is December 15, 2025, with services commencing January 15, 2026, and continuing through January 24, 2029, for a three-year contract period.

The solicitation includes several set-aside preferences and specific insurance requirements for potential contractors. A Small Business preference of five percent is available for certified California Small Businesses or Microbusinesses, particularly those with 25% Small Business subcontracting or Non-Profit Veteran Service Agencies. Additionally, a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive ranging from one to five percent is offered based on participation level. Contractors must obtain multiple insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per claim), Motor Vehicle Liability ($1,000,000 per accident), and Pollution/Environmental Impairment Liability ($1,000,000 per claim). Performance and Payment Bonds equal to the contract price are also required. The contractor is responsible for all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and personnel, with mandatory background checks and tuberculosis testing at the contractor's expense. The estimated budget allocation for parts is $30,000 across the three-year contract period, with contractors required to submit hourly labor rates for repair services and a fixed rate for annual preventative maintenance inspections.