¿IFB_Solicitation_No._11A2433.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB #11A2433) issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Safe Drinking Water Systems and Maintenance Service for Caltrans-owned or leased construction field offices in San Diego and Imperial Counties. The contractor must provide and maintain safe drinking water systems with 17-gallon on-demand capacity to 12 locations (9 in San Diego County and 3 in Imperial County). The bid submission deadline is February 16, 2016 at 2:15 PM, with bid opening at 3:00 PM the same day. Written questions are due by February 9, 2016. The contract term is from March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2018 (24 months), with services to be provided during regular business hours Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays.

The contractor must meet specific technical requirements including system footprint limitations (24"W x 24"D), ergonomic specifications (36" dispenser height), hygienic safety standards (filtering capabilities, bacteria removal, self-cleaning features), and maintain ISO certifications. A Small Business (SB) preference will be granted, with a 25% SB participation goal. While no Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) goal is required, DVBE participation is encouraged with incentives ranging from 1-5% based on participation levels. Bidders must have minimum two years of prior experience providing maintenance service of safe drinking water systems and submit two experience letters. The contractor must provide 24/7 emergency response service and be within or adjacent to the service area counties.