CHP DEATH VALLEY RESIDENT POST – HEATING , VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING ( HVAC ) MAINTENANCE SERVICES

2026-11-03

Contractor agrees to provide to the Department of California Highway Patrol ( CHP ) Death Valley Resident Post , the services described herein : furnish all supplies , materials , tools , equipment , labor , personnel , and supervision ; pay all taxes , insurance , bonds , license and permit fees , and all other direct and indirect costs necessary to provide quarterly Heating , Ventilation , and Air Conditioning ( HVAC ) maintenance services in accordance with the manufacturer ’ s preventative maintenance recommendations and the terms as set forth in this Agreement . A . The frequency of quarterly maintenance shall be no more than ninety ( 90 ) days between services with the first service to be conducted within thirty ( 30 ) days of contract execution . Services will be provided during normal working hours ( Monday through Friday from 8 : 00 a . m . to 5 : 00 p . m ., excluding state holidays ). B . Contractor shall schedule the date and time the service is to be performed with the CHP on - site contact one ( 1 ) week prior to service . Contractor will check in with CHP onsite contact upon arrival and check out when the work is completed . C . A logbook shall be provided by the Contractor and will be kept on - site for each piece of equipment to be maintained . The logbook shall contain the date each service was performed . In addition , the log shall contain a description of all repairs . This must include date of service , technician ’ s name , make , brand , model number , name plate date , manufacturer ’ s maintenance literature , parts breakdown , and superheat charging tables . Superheat charging tables to be provided by the Contractor when Agreement begins . This logbook is the property of the CHP and shall not be removed from the premises . QUARTERLY HVAC MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION TASKS A . CONDENSING UNIT ( S ) 1 ) Inspect air conditioning system for refrigerant and oil leaks . 2 ) Clean outdoor coil if dirty . Comb fins . 3 ) Chemically clean condenser and evaporator coils once per year . 4 ) Measure and record compressor amperage draw . 5 ) Measure and record suction and discharge pressures . 6 ) Measure and record suction superheat temperature . 7 ) Measure and record outdoor fan motor amperage draw . 8 ) Adjust refrigerant charge as needed . Add oil per manufacturer ’ s recommendations . 9 ) Lubricate outdoor fan motor ( if applicable ). 10 ) Inspect outdoor fan blade for cracks , corrosion , and defects . Clean as necessary . 11 ) Inspect cabinet for organic matter , corrosion , and defects . Clean as necessary . 12 ) Inspect compressor overloads , overheat , high - and low - pressure safety devices . 13 ) Inspect and verify the operation of compressor crankcase heaters ( if applicable ). 14 ) Check all belts for wear , proper tension , and alignment ( if applicable ). Replace worn or defective belts in sets . 15 ) Check all sheaves for alignment , wear , and tightness on shafts ( if applicable ). Adjust misaligned sheaves as needed . 16 ) Check heat pump reversing valve for proper operation ( if applicable ). B . PROPANE FURNACES 1 ) Check with operating or area personnel for deficiencies . 2 ) Inspect fuel system for leaks . 3 ) Inspect , clean and adjust electrodes and nozzles on oil burners or control valves and thermo - sensing bulbs on gas burners ; lubricate oil burner motor bearings as applicable . 4 ) Change fuel filter element on oil burner , where applicable . 5 ) Check for proper operation of burner primary controls , check and adjust thermostat . 6 ) Replace air filters . 7 ) Check blower and motor for vibration and noise , lubricate bearings . 8 ) Check belts for wear and proper tension ; tighten if required . 9 ) Check electrical wiring to burner controls and blower . 10 ) Check condition of flue pipe , damper and stack . 11 ) Check furnace operation through complete cycle or up to ten minutes . 12 ) Clean area around furnace . 13 ) Inspect and clean firebox . 14 ) Clean blower and air plenum . C . MOTORS FOR CONDENSING UNIT ( S ), AIR HANDLER ( S ), AND FURNACE ( S ) 1 ) Lubricate fan motors per manufacturer ’ s recommendations ( if applicable ). 2 ) Check motor capacitors for leakage , swelling , and improper operation . 3 ) Inspect motor to fan or blower connection . Adjust and tighten as needed . 4 ) Check all belts for wear , proper tension , and alignment ( if applicable ). Replace worn or defective belts in sets .

California

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