23BS0016-Water softener Service

This state and local contracting opportunity is for water softener services at the Veterans Home of California - Barstow, located in San Bernardino County, California. The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform monthly maintenance, repair services, and replacement parts for the water softener system at the Home. The contractor must possess a valid Type C-55 Water Conditioning Contractor License and comply with all relevant regulations. The contract term is for an unspecified duration, with the State reserving the right to add or delete equipment. Routine services include testing water hardness, exchanging softening tanks, and maintaining the equipment. The contractor will be reimbursed for actual parts costs plus 10%, as well as labor at a non-emergency hourly rate. Bids are due by July 19, 2024, and the contract is expected to be awarded on July 24, 2024.

The state has indicated that this contract opportunity may be awarded to a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and DVBE participation is encouraged. Bidders must complete a DVBE Declarations form and a Commercially Useful Function Certification if they claim DVBE status. The solicitation also includes small business preferences. No incumbent contractor is listed, and the total award value or budget range is not provided in the materials.