26-64007 IFB Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Repair & Maintenance Services

The California Department of State Hospitals is soliciting bids for the repair and maintenance of nineteen electric vehicle charging stations located at its Coalinga facility under Invitation for Bid 0000039782, with a submission deadline of August 7, 2026. The contract, to be awarded under NAICS code 811210, will provide comprehensive preventative maintenance, unlimited on-site repairs with a seventy-two-hour response time, software upgrades, and warranty assignments for the EV charging infrastructure. The performance period spans three years from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2029, with labor rates defined for each fiscal year and a $45,000 allowance for approved parts replacements, reimbursed at actual cost plus a 15% markup. All work must comply with federal, state, and local codes including CAL/OSHA, NEC, and Title 24, and must adhere to strict environmental regulations such as Proposition 65 and the prohibition of lead or asbestos-containing materials. Contractors must provide proof of insurance, including liability and motor vehicle coverage of at least $1,000,000 per accident, and submit performance and payment bonds equal to the contract value. Compliance with California prevailing wage laws is mandatory, supported by required certifications and records access for audit purposes. All work must be performed on DSH grounds, with materials stored in lockable, enclosed, and climate-controlled containers, and all personnel subject to fingerprinting, drug testing, and security clearance. Invoicing must be monthly, in arrears, on company letterhead, and itemized per budget section, with payment directed to the DSH Accounting Office. Contractors are prohibited from incurring reimbursable travel expenses and must maintain the confidentiality of all DSH personal and confidential information. Bid submissions must be sealed, labeled “DO NOT OPEN,” and include all attachments from 1 through 17, certified by an authorized representative, with bids remaining irrevocable for 180 days. The DSH Contract Manager retains sole authority to accept or reject work based on its satisfaction, and noncompliance may result in termination.