C5613490-D, Vehicle Lift Preventative Maintenance, Inspection, Testing, and Repair Services

The Contractor is required to perform comprehensive preventative maintenance, inspection, testing, and repair services for vehicle lifts at Kern Valley State Prison in Delano, California, under a contract that extends through September 30, 2026. Services must be conducted during normal business hours Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays, and all work must be scheduled in coordination with the Institution Contract Liaison. Compensation is based on fixed rates outlined in Exhibit B-1, which includes all labor, travel, per diem, materials, equipment, tools, permits, and incidental expenses necessary to complete the work. The scope includes preventative tasks such as cable adjustments, anchor torquing, and lubrication of components, as well as safety inspections with the placement of signed inspection stickers and operational testing. Repairs are performed on an unlimited basis upon request, requiring a separate repair proposal for each lift and a completed Service Report (Exhibit A-2) for approval before payment. All services must comply with OSHA, ANSI, and Automotive Lift Institute standards, and each technician must hold a valid California C-61 Limited Specialty license with a D-21 Machinery and Pumps classification, an ALI Lift Inspector Certification, and at least three years of qualifying experience within the past five years. Apprentices and trainees are prohibited. The Contractor must comply with stringent security and access protocols, including submitting a Gate Clearance request at least ten working days in advance for all personnel, providing social security numbers, state ID or driver’s license numbers, and dates of birth, and adhering to strict prohibitions on electronic devices such as cell phones and cameras on prison grounds. All personnel must also meet California’s prevailing wage requirements and comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 and state nondiscrimination statutes. Financial incentives are available for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), with net bid prices reduced by up to 5% or $500,000 based on participation levels, and up to a 5% preference for non-small businesses subcontracting at least 25% to certified small or micro businesses. The award follows a lowest responsive and responsible bidder model, with responsiveness including adherence to all submission requirements, such as the Bidder Acknowledgment (OBS 300), Rate Sheet, certifications, license copies, and GenAI disclosures. Invoicing must be submitted electronically to a designated CDCR email with a PDF attachment, itemizing parts and labor and always accompanied by an approved Service Report. Payment is contingent upon written