Renovation of a municipal facility in Los Angeles, California. Completed plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

Contractor agrees to provide to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) all labor, materials, parts, tools, equipment, supplies, travel, and incidentals necessary to remove three (3) existing compressors; furnish and install three (3) new compressors; and replace 12 contactors as described herein. Bid Proposal The total bid proposal for this Agreement must not exceed $461,000.00. A bid amount more than $461,000.00 will be deemed non-responsive and will be rejected. Refer to the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit A, which is attached to this IFB, for a more complete description of services. Bonds Payment Bond (ADM-2009) Requirement: If the successful bidder's bid is $25,000 or more, the successful bidder shall furnish a Payment Bond for not less than 100 percent (100%) of the total amount payable by the terms of this Agreement. The Payment Bond is due prior to the start date of work. No work may commence without receipt of a valid Payment Bond. The Payment Bond must be in effect at all times for the duration of the Agreement. If the Payment Bond expires during the term of the Agreement, a new Payment Bond must be provided to Caltrans Contact Manager not less than 10 business days prior to its expiration. Failure to maintain a Payment Bond for the full term of this Agreement will be grounds for termination for default in addition to other legal remedies Caltrans may have. Inadequate or lack of a Payment Bond does not negate Contractor's obligations under this Agreement. SB Preference will be granted on this IFB. Only firms certified as a Small Business, Micro Business, or Small Business for the purpose of Public Works (SB-PW) with the Department of General Services (DGS), Office of Small Business and DVBE Service (OSDS), or contractors who commit to subcontracting a minimum of 25 percent (25%) of their net bid price to SB, MB, or SBPW, in the categories most appropriate to accomplish the prescribed services, will be granted this preference. For more information, refer to Section D, Special Programs. Contractor's License Bidder must have, at time of bid submittal and for the duration of the contract, a valid, current C-20 (Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor) license issued by the CSLB, for the type of work to be performed. Bidder shall obtain, pay for, and maintain, in good standing, all necessary licenses and permits to accomplish the work. Bidders will be considered nonresponsive unless proper licensing requirements are met. An invalid license will result in rejection of the bid. Caltrans will verify a valid license issued by the CSLB (Bus. and Prof. Code Section 7028.15). This Agreement will commence on September 1, 2024 (estimate), or upon approval by Caltrans, whichever is later, and no work shall begin before that time. This Agreement is of no effect unless approved by Caltrans. Contractor shall not receive payment for work performed prior to approval of the Agreement and before receipt of notice to proceed by Caltrans Contract Manager. This Agreement will expire on August 31, 2025 (estimate). The services shall be provided during normal business hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding State holidays. The parties may amend this Agreement as permitted by law. Caltrans reserves the right to reject all bids for reasonable cause. Question Deadline 08/12/2024 at 5:00 PM PT Questions regarding this IFB must be submitted by Bidders must submit their questions via e-mail to jennifer.ramos@dot.ca.gov. Written questions must include: the individual's name, firm name, e-mail address and must reference IFB No. 07A5861.