SRL Chiller Replacement DO# 1R280

The California Department of Transportation, District 8, has initiated a maintenance action under District Director’s Order #1R280 to replace a failed chiller system at the Southern Regional Lab located at 13970 Victoria St., Fontana, California, 92336. The existing chiller, rendered nonfunctional due to a malfunctioning compressor, cannot be repaired through temporary measures, necessitating its complete removal and replacement with a new system. The scope includes the installation of the new chiller along with new water and electrical connections to support its operation, with no expansion of the facility’s use or physical footprint. This project is classified under a CEQA Class 1 categorical exemption, acknowledging it as a minor repair and maintenance activity exempt from full environmental review. The action is internally managed by Caltrans District 8 without a competitive solicitation process, and no contract value, pricing details, or formal procurement terms have been disclosed. The senior environmental planner, Gita Tokhmafshan, serves as the primary point of contact, though no officially designated Contracting Officer’s Representative or Procuring Contracting Officer roles are confirmed. No specific technical standards, packaging, marking, inspection criteria, quality control measures, or evaluation factors are detailed in the documentation. There is no specified period of performance, delivery schedule, FOB terms, invoicing method, or payment instructions, and no representations, certifications, or socioeconomic classifications are provided for potential vendors. The project relies on the certified exemption finding as the sole documented requirement, with submission handled through the Office of Planning and Research in Sacramento, though no formal deadline or electronic portal is identified.