Description
California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive operating‑equipment maintenance and repair services for the Northern California Veterans Cemetery. The contract will cover routine preventive maintenance, emergency and non‑emergency repairs, parts replacement, and required reporting, all performed by factory‑trained technicians under strict response‑time standards. The award will be based on the lowest responsible bid after applicable small‑business and DVBE incentives are applied.
• Scope includes maintenance of a defined fleet (excavators, tractors, gators, mowers, track loader) with required two‑technician crew and 2‑3 years relevant experience.
• Service windows: regular maintenance (Mon‑Fri 8 am‑5 pm), emergency repairs (response within 2 hours, same‑day completion), non‑emergency repairs (response within 24 hours).
• Contractor must submit monthly service logs, adhere to a $18,000 parts allowance (reimbursed actual cost + 10 % + taxes), and meet strict insurance, licensing, and reporting requirements (DVBE, small‑business, CUF, Darfur Act, GenAI disclosure).
• Small‑business and DVBE incentives provide up to 5 % price reductions; $10,000 final‑payment withholding until DVBE certification is satisfied.