Description
The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive chiller maintenance and incidental repair services for its Veterans Home in Ventura, California. The contract is a three‑year, fixed‑price agreement (July 1 2026 – June 30 2029) with prevailing‑wage and extensive certification requirements. Bidders must submit a complete electronic bid package, include a rate sheet, and comply with numerous mandatory certifications (DVBE, small‑business, Darfur, civil‑rights, sanctions, GenAI disclosure, etc.). The award will go to the lowest responsible bidder after applying any applicable DVBE or small‑business incentives.
• Perform annual start‑up, semi‑annual checks, emergency response (≤2 hr), and unlimited incidental repairs on two 60‑ton chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, VFDs, pumps, and related equipment.
• Provide detailed service reports within 24 hr of each visit, use OEM‑or‑better parts (up to $500 per repair at no charge), and maintain all required licenses (C‑20 HVAC, C‑38 Refrigeration, EPA Section 608, confined‑space).
• Meet DVBE participation goal of at least 3 % (higher participation yields a 3‑5 % price incentive) and, if a small or micro‑business, receive a 5 % price preference (capped at $50 k).
• Submit the bid electronically by May 12 2026 5:00 PM, attend a non‑mandatory site walk‑through on May 4 2026, and answer any questions by May 6 2026.