26FS0006 - Chiller Maintenance Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for chiller maintenance services at the Veterans Home of California in Fresno. The scope of work includes quarterly preventive maintenance for chillers, annual full-service maintenance for cooling towers and Liebert units, and a one-time evaporator tube cleaning and eddy current testing service. The contractor is required to provide annual leak checks with AQMD reports, yearly oil sample lab analysis, and technical support for plant staff on fault diagnosis and alarm resets. Emergency repair requests require a response within two hours of notification. All work must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including California Code of Regulations Titles 17, 19, and 22, as well as Title 8 safety orders and the Clean Air Act. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with specific price incentives and tie-breaking preferences available for certified Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Bids must be submitted via email to Eric Dahmen by November 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM, following strict subject line and body text requirements. Performance is scheduled for standard business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The agreement is classified as public work, making general prevailing wage rates applicable. Contractors must provide a qualified onsite supervisor and adhere to the facility's security and check-in procedures. Required submission documents include the Bidder's Checklist, certification sheets, and various state declarations regarding civil rights and drug-free workplaces.