Description
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) seeks a qualified HVAC contractor to replace the existing heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning system at the Boggs Mountain Helitack Base office and kitchen. The contractor must remove the old equipment, dispose of it in compliance with state regulations, and install a like‑for‑like system (including indoor fan‑coil, heat‑pump condenser, thermostat, and related components) with a ten‑year parts and labor warranty and a ten‑year maintenance program. Work is performed during normal business hours, and the contract term is roughly one year.
• Scope: Full removal, disposal, and installation of a new HVAC system (Bryant‑type or equivalent) at a remote fire‑base facility.
• Requirements: C‑20 HVAC contractor license (or B‑General + C‑20), DIR registration, prevailing‑wage compliance, $1‑M insurance, payment bond if bid > $25,000, and submission of extensive certifications and attachments.
• Schedule: IFB posted May 5 2026; mandatory pre‑bid walk‑through June 1 2026; questions due June 3 2026; bid deadline June 8 2026; contract start expected June 30 2026 for a one‑year term.