Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a qualified HVAC contractor to remove, dispose of, and install twenty commercial‑grade, power‑vented natural‑gas unit heaters and thermostats at its Equipment Repair Shop in Stockton, San Joaquin County. The work includes complete removal of existing units, provision of all necessary disconnects, gas lines, venting, wiring, testing, and a one‑year warranty on workmanship and parts. Bidders must hold a C‑20 Warm‑Air Heating, Ventilating and Air‑Conditioning contractor license and comply with prevailing‑wage, safety, and environmental regulations. The contract value is capped at $484,000 and requires a 100 % payment bond for bids over $25,000.
• Scope: Removal of 20 existing heaters/thermostats, supply and install 20 new gas‑fired unit heaters (17 for main shop, 3 for parts department) and matching thermostats, complete all associated gas, electrical, and venting work.
• Requirements: C‑20 license, DIR registration, small‑business/DVBE participation, prevailing‑wage compliance, 10 % materials cap, $16/hr unforeseen labor rate, 60‑business‑day completion deadline after notice to proceed.
• Schedule: Mandatory site inspection 10/20/2026 (optional additional on 10/29/2026); questions due 10/21/2026; bid deadline 11/10/2026 2 PM; award anticipated 11/09/2026; work to begin by early December 2026.