Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26-10284 Air Compressor Maintenance

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Facilities Management Area is soliciting bids from qualified bidders to provide Air Compressor Maintenance. Contractor shall provide to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) all parts, labor, and materials needed for preventive maintenance services for two (2) rotary screw air compressor systems, two (2) air dryers, two (2) compressed air storage tanks and one (1) Vacuum Pump system.

The CDPH intends to make a single contract award to the most responsive and responsible firm offering the lowest cost.

Bids must address all the services described in the Exhibit A entitled, "Scope of Work". Contractor shall provide comprehensive maintenance four (4) times a year for two (2) rotary screw air compressor systems (Model KNWAO–BX, 75 HP) including two (2) air dryers, two (2) compressed air storage tanks, and one (1) Vacuum Pump system (AirTech SCS-L100-3TAN-HMI) at the CDPH Richmond Campus. All services shall be performed in compliance with California Department of General Services (DGS) contract requirements and OEM specifications.

The amount budgeted for this agreement shall not exceed **$249,999.99**. Any bids over this amount will be deemed non-responsive.

Bidder Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience, within the past five (5) years, working on comparable projects providing preventive maintenance services and repair for rotary skill air compressors 50 horsepower and above.
• Must hold a C-36 and C-20 (Warm Air Heating and Ventilation) license.
• Must hold EPA 608 certification license.

**Submission method:** All bids must be submitted under sealed cover and sent to Department of Public Health, Centralized Contract Services Unit by **2026-11-10 3 PM (PT)**. The sealed cover must be plainly marked with the IFB number and title, must show your firm name and address, and must be marked with "DO NOT OPEN", and mailed or delivered to: IFB # 26-10284 Air Compressor Maintenance, Attention: Cynthia Black, Department of Public Health, 1616 Capitol Avenue MS 1802, Sacramento, CA 95814. A minimum of three (3) copies of the bid must be submitted.

Bids bid opening is Thursday, November 12th, 2026, at 10 AM (PT).

Award, if made, will be to the lowest responsive responsible bidder.

California Law requires Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation. CDPH policies require DVBE participation of **3-percent** on all contracts exceeding $5,000. Proposals without a minimum 3-percent participation from a DVBE Certified prime or subcontractor will be deemed non-responsive.

The term of the agreement shall be 12/21/2026 or upon final DGS approval, whichever is later, through 12/20/2029.

A **mandatory** pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for the jobsite. Quotes received by vendors not attending will be deemed non-responsive.