This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Needles, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Contact Information Joshua Wickland Phone: 916/843-3610 Email: joshua.wickland@chp.ca.gov The Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) invites prospective bidders to review and respond to the attached Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 25C834001 entitled, "CHP Needles Area office - HVAC Maintenance Services. When preparing and submitting a bid, compliance with the instructions found herein is imperative. All Agreements entered into with the State of California will include, by reference, General Terms and Conditions (GTC) that may be viewed and downloaded at this Internet site. If any prospective bidder lacks Internet access, a hard copy of these items can be obtained by contacting the person signing this letter. If a discrepancy occurs between the information in the advertisement appearing on the Department of General Services, California State Contracts Register (CSCR) on the Cal eProcure website, and the information herein, the information in this notice and in the attached IFB shall take precedence. It is the bidder's responsibility to monitor the website for any changes or updates. Bidders are advised to register at the website to receive notification inreference to any changes or updates to this solicitation, and to receive notification of other bidding opportunities with the State of California. Bid Due Date Regardless of postmark or method of delivery, the CHP, Business Services Section, Contract Services Unit must receive bid packages no later than the time and date found in the Section B of the attached IFB, entitled "Time Schedule." Refer to the attached IFB for detailed submission requirements. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Participation Requirements California Law Requires Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation. All bidders for this solicitation, must meet the minimum DVBE participation requirement of 5%. Bidders are eligible to receive a DVBE incentive for their participation. For more information regarding this option, see section M of the IFB entitled "Preference and Incentive Programs." Prevailing Wage Rates 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 Prevailing Wage Rages as specified by the Department of Industrial Relations are available on the DIR website. Funding Limit The proposed agreement is valid and enforceable only if sufficient funds are made available by the Budget Act of the appropriate fiscal year for the purpose(s) of the Agreement. In addition, the proposed Agreement is subject to any additional restrictions, limitations, or conditions enacted by the Legislature, which may affect the provisions, terms, or funding of the agreement in any manner. If full funding does not become available, CHP will either cancel the resulting Agreement or amend it to reflect reduced funding and reduced activities. Bidder Questions In the opinion of the CHP, this Invitation for Bids is complete and without need of explanation. However, if questions arise or there is a need to obtain clarifying information, bidders shall submit requests in accordance with the instructions in section D of the IFB entitled "Bidder Questions." Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) The State of California seeks to realize the potential benefits of GenAI, through the development and deployment of GenAI tools, while balancing the risks of these new technologies. Bidder / Offeror / Contractor must notify the State in writing if their solution or service includes, or makes available, any GenAI, including GenAI from third parties or subcontractors. The State has developed a GenAI Reporting and Factsheet (STD 1000) to be completed by the Bidder / Offeror / Contractor. Failure to submit the GenAI Reporting and Factsheet (STD 1000) will result in disqualification of the Bidder / Offeror / Contractor. Failure to report GenAI to the State may void any resulting contract. The State reserves its right to seek any and all relief it may be entitled to as a result of such non-disclosure. Upon receipt of a Bidder / Offeror / Contractor GenAI Reporting and Factsheet (STD 1000), the state reserves the right to incorporate GenAI Special Provisions into the final contract or reject bids/offers that present unacceptable level of risk to the state.