California eProcure #32A0740

Caltrans replacement of 20 natural-gas unit heaters and thermostats in Stockton

Caltrans is seeking replacement of heating equipment at its Stockton Equipment Repair Shop and Parts Department in San Joaquin County. - Government buyer: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), under the California State Transportation Agency; Division of Procurement and Contracts. - OEMs and named brands: Modine is named as an example heater manufacturer. VIVE is named as an example thermostat brand. No reseller or installation vendor is identified. - Equipment requested: Remove and legally dispose of 20 existing heater-and-thermostat systems, then furnish, install, and test 20 replacements. - Main Shop: 17 natural-gas heaters rated at least 300,000 BTU/hour input, with at least 83% thermal efficiency and aluminum-coated steel heat exchangers. Example: Modine BDP300AE5031NBAN or equivalent. - Parts Department: 3 natural-gas heaters rated at least 30,000 BTU, with aluminum-coated steel heat exchangers. Example: Modine HD30AS0111FDAN or equivalent. - Thermostats: 20 non-programmable units; example VIVE TP-N-701 with a 4-inch display or equivalent. - Installation scope: Include associated disconnects, fuses, whips, gas flexes, shut-off valves, flue pipes, connectors, vent ducting, gas lines, and wiring. Test systems with the Caltrans Contract Manager present; provide three copies of operation and maintenance manuals with parts lists and a one-year warranty. - Additional work and costs: The attachment lists a 16-unit hourly labor-rate line for unforeseen work requiring advance written approval, plus an allowance for approved parts, materials, supplies, fees, and permits capped at 10% of the actual subtotal and reimbursed against original receipts. - Notable requirements: Required Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation is 3%. A current California C-20 contractor license and Department of Industrial Relations registration, mandatory site inspection, and prevailing-wage requirements are noted in the initial release summary. - Price limit: The solicitation states a bid cap of $484,000. - Performance: The estimated agreement term is one year. Work must be completed within 60 business days after it begins, unless Caltrans approves an extension in writing; work is scheduled on weekdays during the stated work hours, excluding State holidays.

Description

Caltrans is seeking a contractor to furnish labor, equipment, materials, supplies, parts, tools, travel, and incidentals to remove and dispose of existing equipment and install 20 commercial-grade power-vented natural gas unit heaters and thermostats. The work is in San Joaquin County. Bidders must hold a current C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor license, and the solicitation also requires current Department of Industrial Relations registration. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for October 20, 2026, at 1603 South B Street, Stockton, California.

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