Description
The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide on‑call mobility‑equipment maintenance and repair services for the Veterans Home of California in Yountville. The contractor must supply all labor, materials, parts, transportation, licenses, permits, and related expenses to keep power and manual wheelchairs and related devices operational. Service is required during normal business hours (7 am‑3:30 pm, Mon‑Fri) with urgent repairs addressed within 2 hours and non‑urgent repairs within 48 hours. The contract runs for three years (July 1 2026 – June 30 2029) and may be extended annually. Mandatory participation of at least 5 % of the contract value by certified Disabled‑Veteran‑Business‑Enterprises (DVBE) is required, with additional price incentives for higher DVBE participation. Small‑business and micro‑business price preferences also apply. Bidders must submit a full bid package by 5:00 PM on 28 April 2026, including the rate sheet, certifications (DVBE, CUF, Darfur Act, civil‑rights, sanctions, GenAI), insurance certificates, and required forms.
• Provide routine preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of power/manual wheelchairs (Golden, Invacare, Pride, etc.).
• Respond to urgent repair calls within 2 hours; non‑urgent within 48 hours; submit service reports within 5 business days.
• Must maintain appropriate California business licenses, qualified technicians, and the insurance coverages specified in Exhibit D.
• DVBE participation minimum 5 % (with up‑to‑5 % price incentive) and small‑business 5 % price preference (max $50,000).
• All bids are submitted via email; public bid opening scheduled for 28 April 2026 at 11:00 AM.