25-320917.FMD.ChillerMaintenance&Repair

You are invited to review and respond to this Invitation for Bid (IFB) for chiller maintenance and repair services being offered by the Department of General Services, Facilities Management Division (FMD).

The State of California, Department of General Services (DGS), Facilities Management Division (FMD) manages, maintains and operates state buildings and grounds statewide, pursuant to Government Code Section 14685 (a), which authorizes DGS to establish rules and regulations for the government and maintenance of state buildings and grounds. FMD is procuring services for Chiller maintenance and repairs on state property.

The Bidder shall provide all labor, equipment, and materials required to provide chiller maintenance and repair services for the three (3) different types of chillers as described Sample Agreement, IFB Attachment 9.

The services will be performed at the following location:

Department of Justice (Building # 075)
4949 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95820

The State anticipates a start date of June 2027, and the anticipated term of the contract will be for three (3) years.

The Bidder's rates will stay in effect for the entire contract term.

The Bidder's required services are provided in Attachment 9, Sample Agreement. The winning Bidder will be required to adhere to all Agreement terms as indicated in Attachment 9, Sample Agreement.

This contract is subject to Prevailing Wage.

**Submission method:** The Bidder will deliver their sealed bid in such a way that the outside is clearly labeled. Mailed bids shall be sent to the address above. Hand delivered bids shall be placed in the DGS/OBAS Bid/Proposal Drop Box located in the lobby at 707 3rd Street, West Sacramento, CA 95605. Facsimile (FAX) and electronic submissions will not be considered.

**Minimum requirements:** Bidders that do not meet all minimum requirements will be rejected. A bidder must possess and maintain a valid Class C-20, Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning license issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Contractors State License Board (CSLB).

**Insurance:** A Bidder must submit current proof of insurance for the following:

• General Liability
• Commercial Automobile Insurance
• Worker's Compensation

**DVBE:** The required participation for this agreement is **3%**.

**Evaluation:** Contract award, if made, will be awarded to the Bidder whose bid has the lowest responsive responsible submission.

**Walk-through:** The non-mandatory walk-through for each facility is scheduled according to the Key Action Date listed above.