Refrigeration Preventative Maintenance & Repair Services (SP15092511)

The California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) is soliciting bids for Refrigeration Preventative Maintenance & Repair Services (Solicitation SP15092511) for its Processing Plant located at Mule Creek State Prison, covering jurisdictions including Amador County, Huntington Beach City, Amador City, and Amador Pines CDP. The contract seeks a qualified contractor to provide a Preventative Maintenance Program (PMP) for refrigeration equipment, requiring semi-annual inspections, testing, cleaning, lubrication, and replacement of defective parts. Bidders must demonstrate three years of experience with similar services and provide references for three completed projects within the last three years. The solicitation requires bidders to submit sealed bids by October 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with an anticipated contract award on October 28, 2025. Evaluation criteria will be based on best value, considering cost, past performance, and experience. The proposed contract term is two years with an option to extend for an additional year, with an anticipated start date of November 10, 2025. Work will be performed between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, at the processing plant.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with various state requirements, including prevailing wage rates, Department of Industrial Relations registration, and certifications related to economic sanctions, civil rights, and workplace standards. Contractors must obtain gate clearance, complete personnel screening, undergo tuberculosis testing, and adhere to strict security protocols outlined in the Security Provisions document. The contract includes comprehensive insurance and worker's compensation requirements, with a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment and abuse in correctional facilities. Contractors are also encouraged to employ incarcerated individuals, parolees, and ex-incarcerated individuals, subject to prior approval. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the maintenance services and the two-year contract term suggest a potentially significant procurement opportunity for qualified refrigeration service providers with experience in correctional facility environments.