Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26-10284 Air Compressor Maintenance

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is soliciting bids under Invitation for Bid 26-10284 for comprehensive air compressor maintenance services at the CDPH Richmond Campus in Richmond, California. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all parts, labor, and materials for the preventive maintenance of two rotary screw air compressor systems (Model KNWAO-BX), two air dryers, two ASME-rated compressed air storage tanks, and one AirTech vacuum pump system. The scope of work includes quarterly and annual maintenance, with a requirement for emergency repair response times within 24 hours of a call. Key deliverables include equipment verification during the first visit, service documentation submitted within five business days of each visit, and a comprehensive vacuum system performance report during annual maintenance. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a tie-breaking process involving a coin toss. Bidders must meet specific minimum qualifications, provide a valid California business license, and adhere to a mandatory 3-percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement for contracts exceeding 5,000 dollars. Required submissions include a detailed narrative response to the scope of work, a completed cost worksheet, bidder references, and various state certifications including the STD 204 Payee Data Record and the Darfur Contracting Act form. All work must comply with OEM specifications and Department of General Services standards, and any use of generative AI in the proposal must be disclosed to avoid disqualification.