The Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) invites prospective bidders to review and respond to the attached entitled, "CHP Academy Chiller Maintenance Services. When preparing and submitting a bid, compliance with the instructions found herein is imperative. The term of the resulting agreement is anticipated to be effective from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. The agreement term may change if CHP makes an award earlier than expected or if CHP cannot execute the agreement in a timely manner due to unforeseen delays. CHP reserves the right to extend the term of the resulting agreement as necessary to complete or continue the services. Agreement extensions are subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and possibly approval by Department of General Services California Law Requires Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation. All bidders for this solicitation, must meet the minimum DVBE participation requirement of 5%. Bidders are eligible to receive a DVBE incentive for their participation. For more information regarding this option, see section M of the IFB entitled "Preference and Incentive Programs. CHP reserves the right to do any of the following up to the bid submission deadline: a) Modify any date or deadline appearing in this IFB or the IFB Time Schedule. b) Issue clarification notices, addenda, alternate IFB instructions, forms, etc. c) Waive any IFB requirement or instruction for all bidders if CHP deems said requirement or instruction unnecessary, erroneous or unreasonable Question Deadline 09/13/2024 at 11:00 AM PT Bidders shall immediately notify CHP if clarification is needed regarding the services sought or questions arise about the IFB and/or its accompanying materials, instructions, or requirements. Bidders shall submit questions via email to MATTHEW MACDONALD at Matthew.Macdonald@chp.ca.gov. To ensure a response and inclusion in the Questions & Answers (Q&A) document, questions must be received by the scheduled date in Section B Time Schedule