Winterhaven BPS Generator Replacement (Imperial County)

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is requesting bids on generator replacement at the Winterhaven facility in Imperial County under IFB 26-0052, with bids due September 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM PT and mandatory pre-bid walkthroughs scheduled September 8–11. A minimum 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is required for bid responsiveness, with incentive adjustments available up to 5% or $100,000 for qualifying DVBE participation; a 5% preference applies to certified small businesses.

The scope includes complete demolition and replacement of the existing propane generator, integrated automatic transfer switch (ATS)/panelboard, and associated conduits and conductors. The new installation must be a 20kW/25kVA, 240/120V generator with NEMA 3R Level II sound attenuated enclosure, 20-foot exhaust pipe extension, and new 100A integrated ATS/panelboard. The contractor must be responsible for all labor, equipment, parts, materials, tools, licenses, permits, supervision, inspection, insurance, transportation, and per diem; all cleanup, debris removal, site restoration, and damage caused during performance; and provision of portable bathroom facilities and high-visibility safety vests for all staff. Performance location is 3510 I8, Winterhaven, California 92283.

The contractor must hold both a C-36 Plumbing license and C-10 Electrical trade license, with Department of Industrial Relations registration mandatory for public works bidders. The contract runs from November 17, 2026, or upon final approval (whichever is later), through June 30, 2027, with no renewal option. A fixed-price cost proposal is required. General liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation coverage are mandatory. Prevailing wage per Labor Code Section 1773 et seq. applies. A payment bond equal to 100% of the contract amount is required if award exceeds $25,000. Written questions are due by September 15, 2026. Notice of proposed award will occur within five business days of cost proposal opening. Addendum 1 (issued August 31, 2026) corrected the county designation from Lassen County to Imperial County.