**Certified SB, including MB, SB-PW, or DVBE Only** IFPQ - Routine and Non-Routine Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Services in Santa Barbara County

This contract is an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) under California Government Code Section 14838.7, issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for routine and non-routine HVAC services within Santa Barbara County, exclusively reserved for small businesses, microbusinesses, small businesses for public works, or disabled veteran business enterprises certified by the California Department of General Services. The solicitation number is 05A2989, with a revised response deadline of June 10, 2026, and proposals must be submitted via email to Tiaja Watson. The contract performance period is estimated from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2028, with individual service requests lasting no more than three months, and work must be conducted at designated Caltrans Maintenance facilities in Santa Barbara County, including Santa Maria and Santa Barbara Front locations. The total contract value is capped at $484,000, with awards made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, meaning only bidders who meet all mandatory qualifications—including a valid C-20 HVAC license, DIR registration, current DGS certification, and compliance with insurance, bonding, and tax requirements—are considered, and the lowest qualifying bid wins. Contractors must comply with stringent operational, legal, and administrative standards, including adherence to CAL-OSHA, AQMD, SB 1383 waste regulations, and CSLB standards, while maintaining a 24/7 designated contact for emergency coordination and limiting dispatches to no more than three technicians per service request without prior approval. All work requires written authorization from Caltrans, and unauthorized work will not be paid. Special requirements include mandatory submission of the ADM-3059 report with every invoice if DVBE subcontractors are used, written disclosure of any GenAI use under Executive Order N-12-23, and certification under the Darfur Contracting Act for businesses with international operations. Invoicing is manual, requiring three copies with detailed service records, and payment is contingent on Caltrans acceptance at the worksite after inspection confirming compliance with all technical and quality standards. Contractors must retain records for three years, carry insurance naming Caltrans as an additional insured with SIR reimbursement provisions, and provide binding certifications against collusion and discrimination under Title VI. The agreement is governed by California state standard forms (STD 213 Rev. 04/2020), not federal FAR