1CA07923 Alma Helitack Base Jet A Fuel Line Repair

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB 1CA07923) for repair and replacement of a Jet A fuel line at the Alma Helitack Base located in Los Gatos, California, within Santa Clara County and City jurisdictions. The contractor must provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees necessary to complete the scope of work, which includes site assessment, supply of new code-compliant parts, removal of out-of-service components, installation of new stainless steel piping and associated systems, and comprehensive testing and commissioning. The primary objective is to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations while supporting emergency response readiness and protecting public safety, personnel, and the environment. The contractor must maintain current California A-General Engineering Contractor and C36-Plumbing Contractor licenses, International Code Council (ICC) certification, and Underground Storage Tank (UST) and Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) certifications. Work shall be performed during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. An optional pre-bid site inspection is scheduled for May 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., with written questions due by May 14, 2026, and final bid submissions due May 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time; bid opening is scheduled for May 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bids will be evaluated using the lowest responsive responsible bidder method on a lump-sum basis, with an estimated contract commencement date of June 15, 2026 and expiration date of June 14, 2027, with CAL FIRE retaining the right to extend the agreement for one additional year.

Set-aside designations and incentive programs apply to this procurement. Small businesses (SBs) that are certified or non-small businesses subcontracting at least 25 percent of the net bid price to certified SBs receive a five percent preference, subject to a maximum preference cap of $50,000. A Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program also applies, offering incentive percentages ranging from one to five percent based on verified DVBE participation levels. Prevailing wage rates apply if the bid amount exceeds $1,000, and the contractor must register with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) if the bid is $15,000 or more. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, worker's compensation with waiver of subrogation, commercial automobile insurance of $1,000,000, and pollution liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence. If the successful bidder's bid exceeds $25,000, a Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount is required prior to work commencement. The contractor must provide a one-year unconditional guarantee on all work and materials following state acceptance, with liquidated damages set at $100 per day for delays in completion. No incumbent vendor or award value range has been specified in the available solicitation materials.