California eProcure #0000040801

Preventive Maintenance and Repair for CalVet Floor-Care Equipment

The California Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to maintain and repair commercial floor-care equipment at its West Los Angeles veterans home. - Government buyer: California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), State of California; CalVet Central Business Office and Veterans Home of California–West Los Angeles. - Requested services: Preventive maintenance, inspections, operational testing, and repairs for carpet extractors, automatic scrubbers, floor machines, upright and specialty vacuums, and similar equipment. - Quarterly scrubber, extractor, and floor-machine maintenance: 12 services. - Semi-annual vacuum cleaning and maintenance: 6 services. - Non-emergency service: 40 estimated hours; onsite response within one business day. - Emergency service during business hours: 30 estimated hours; onsite response within two hours of notification. - Emergency service outside business hours: 25 estimated hours; the two-hour emergency response requirement applies. - Requirements: Technicians must have at least three years of relevant commercial floor-care equipment maintenance and repair experience and hold required licenses and certifications. Replacement parts must meet OEM specifications. Preventive maintenance includes inspections, cleaning, adjustments, performance testing, and reporting deficiencies; service reports are required after visits. - Parts allowance: Up to $1,000 per year for three years, for a maximum total of $3,000. No specific parts, equipment quantities, part numbers, OEMs, or vendors are identified. - Participation: Small-business preferences and a DVBE incentive apply. DVBE participation is encouraged; the provided materials differ on whether a participation goal applies, so bidders should verify the controlling solicitation terms.

Description

The California Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for comprehensive preventative maintenance, inspection, repair, and operational support services for commercial floor care equipment at the Veterans Home of West Los Angeles. Equipment includes carpet extractors, auto scrubbers, floor machines, and upright and specialty vacuums. The contractor must provide the labor, materials, staff, transportation, licenses, permits, and other expenses needed to perform the work, including routine maintenance and emergency and non-emergency services. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM at 11500 Nimitz Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049.

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