The State of California’s Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive boiler and chiller water‑chemistry services at the California Institution for Men (CIM) in Chino. The work includes routine monthly preventive maintenance, chemical supply, testing, analysis, training of institutional staff, and unlimited as‑needed repairs of water‑chemistry equipment (pumps, valves, timers, mixers, etc.). All labor, travel, per‑diem, materials, parts, tools, permits and licenses are to be covered under a fixed‑price rate sheet, with an estimated parts budget of $100,000 and hourly repair rates to be submitted by bidders. The contract runs three years (July 1 2026 – June 30 2029) and requires compliance with California licensing, Certified Water Technologist certification, background checks, and prevailing‑wage rules.
• Scope: Preventive maintenance, chemical dosing, water‑quality testing, equipment repair, emergency response (≤4 hr) and documentation.
• Required credentials: Business license, Certified Water Technologist (CWT), ≥2 years relevant experience with three professional references per technician.
• Financial terms: Fixed‑price rate sheet (parts budget $100 k), hourly repair rates, 1 % minimum discount for tie‑breakers, 25 % SB/MB participation with price preferences.
• Key dates: Posting 3/23/2026, optional walk‑through 4/21/2026, questions due 4/22/2026, bid due 4/29/2026 11:00 AM PT, public opening 4/30/2026.