Automation Equipment Maintenance & Repair Services (IFB S02132613)

The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) is soliciting bids for automation equipment maintenance and repair services for the Food and Beverage Packaging Enterprise at the California Institution for Men in Chino, California. The scope of work involves providing qualified technicians and program engineers to maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), including controls for High Temperature Short Time (HTST) and Clean In Place (CIP) systems. Additionally, the contractor will be responsible for the inspection and repair of refrigeration units, ice banks, chillers, glacier systems, and compressors to ensure the enterprise remains operable. The contract has a primary term of two years with an option to extend for one additional year. Award decisions will be based on best value, with CALCTRA evaluating cost, past performance, and the bidder's specific experience. A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough is required for bid eligibility, with RSVPs due by November 18, 2026, and the walkthrough occurring on November 19, 2026. Final bids must be submitted by December 2, 2026. Due to the location of the equipment within the institution's inner perimeter, all contractor personnel must pass California Law Enforcement security clearances and adhere to strict safety and dress code policies, including prohibitions on certain footwear and jewelry. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package including a cost sheet, experience references, and various certifications, such as the Darfur Contracting Act and Economic Sanctions certifications.