1CA06904 Helitack Jet A Tank Inspection and Repairs

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has posted an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the inspection, repair, or replacement of the Helitack Jet A Tank at the Howard Forest facility located in Mendocino CDP and Mendocino County, California. The contractor will be required to provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees to complete the necessary work. The contract will commence on June 3, 2024 (estimated) and expire on June 2, 2025 (estimated), with an option for CAL FIRE to extend the agreement for one additional year. Bids are due by June 3, 2024, and there is a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough scheduled for May 23, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The IFB includes a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program, and certified Small Businesses (SB) and Microbusinesses (MB) are encouraged to submit bids. The total contract amount shall not exceed the specified limit, and the contractor will be paid a lump sum in arrears upon satisfactory completion of the work. Prevailing wage requirements, contractor registration, licensing, and insurance provisions are detailed in the IFB. The IFB also requires all bidders to complete and submit a Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure & Factsheet as part of their bid response.