The Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) invites prospective bidders to review and respond to the attached Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number entitled, CHP Bishop Area office HVAC Maintenance Services. When preparing and submitting a bid, compliance with the instructions found herein is imperative. California Law Requires Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation. All bidders for this solicitation, must meet the minimum DVBE participation requirement of 5%. In accordance with the provisions of Section 1770, 1773 and 1773.1 of the Labor Code, the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has ascertained general prevailing wage rates in the county in which the work is to be performed. The rates of prevailing wage are determined by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Labor Statistics and Research. The Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids from firms that are able to provide HVAC Maintenance Services. Bids must address all of the services described in Exhibit A entitled, "Scope of Work" that is included in the Proposed Agreement Forms/Exhibits section of this IFB. Exhibit A contains a detailed description of the services and work to be performed as a result of this IFB including those terms in the referenced exhibits. The CHP intends to make a single agreement award to the responsive and responsible firm offering the lowest bid. This IFB is open to all eligible firms and/or individuals that meet the qualification requirements. Questions Due June 5, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m. Bidders shall submit questions via email to Mr. Joshua Wickland at joshua.wickland@chp.ca.gov. The term of the resulting agreement is anticipated to be effective from December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2027. The agreement term may change if CHP makes an award earlier than expected or if CHP cannot execute the agreement in a timely manner due to unforeseen delays. CHP reserves the right to extend the term of the resulting agreement as necessary to complete or continue the services. Agreement extensions are subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and possibly approval by Department of General Services (DGS). The resulting agreement will be of no force or effect until it is signed by both parties and approved by DGS, if required. Bidder is hereby advised not to commence performance until all approvals have been obtained. If performance commences before all approvals are obtained, said services may be considered to have been volunteered.
.webp)
