1091809 - annual fuel tank inspections

The State of California is requesting bids for annual fuel tank inspections under RFB-IS-27200199-1, with proposals due October 6, 2026. The procurement includes a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) set-aside or preference consideration; bidders must complete and submit the CBE Form (Exhibit 6, revised February 3, 2022) as part of their proposal.

The scope encompasses comprehensive inspection services for fuel storage tanks across multiple state facilities throughout California, including visual inspections, testing procedures, and documentation of tank conditions to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and safety standards. The contract term and renewal options are contingent upon performance and budget availability, with inspections scheduled on an annual basis. Inspection services must conform to established industry standards and state regulations governing fuel tank safety and environmental protection. Bidders must provide pricing for complete inspection services, including labor, equipment, reporting, and remediation recommendations, and must demonstrate capacity and experience managing statewide fuel tank inspection programs across multiple locations.

All bidders must hold current certification and licensing appropriate to fuel tank inspection work, including relevant state and federal compliance credentials. Bidders are required to comply with prevailing wage requirements, insurance obligations, and bonding requirements as outlined in the solicitation and must submit complete proposals including technical qualifications and experience documentation on the forms specified in Appendix A.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all solicitation requirements. Funding is sourced through California state appropriations designated for facility maintenance and regulatory compliance. Specific site locations, quantities of tanks to be inspected, inspection schedules, and detailed technical requirements are contained in the Scope of Work and Site Locations documents.