RFQ #2025185. 1 ¿ Microbalance for Particular Matter (PM) Gravimetric Analysis

The State of California, through the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) #26YS0027 for Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression Services. This procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide fire suppression services for kitchen hoods, with the contract term extending from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. The primary objective is to ensure compliant and effective fire suppression systems for kitchen facilities. Key deadlines include a question and answer submission deadline of April 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with responses provided by April 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM; final bid submissions are due May 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM via email to eric.dahmen@calvet.ca.gov with the subject line "Response to CalVet Solicitation: 26YS0027." The public bid opening is scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with an anticipated award date of May 8, 2026. Bids will be evaluated on a lowest responsible bidder basis, with award made to the bidder whose submission complies with all IFB requirements. Prevailing wage compliance is mandatory for this contract.

The procurement includes incentive mechanisms for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, offering bid incentives ranging from 1% to 5% depending on the level of confirmed DVBE participation, though a DVBE goal is not required. A five percent preference is available to certified Small/Micro businesses, and an additional five percent preference applies to non-small businesses demonstrating at least 25% Small/Micro subcontractor participation, with adjustments capped at $50,000. Bidders must comply with additional regulatory requirements including Darfur Contracting Act certifications, Russia sanctions disclosures, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) disclosures, and Commercially Useful Function certifications where applicable. Upon contract completion, the contractor must submit a completed Prime Contractor's Certification-DVBE Subcontracting Report (STD 817), with $10,000 withheld from final payment pending receipt of this report. The contract will be executed on the California Standard Agreement (STD 213) form. CalVet reserves the right to cancel or modify the IFB and is not responsible for any preparation costs incurred by prospective bidders.