23BS0016-water softener Services

The State of California, through the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), is seeking qualified vendors to provide water softener services for the Veterans Home of California located in Barstow, San Bernardino County. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, staff, transportation, licenses, and permits necessary to maintain and service the water softener system at the facility. Services include monthly maintenance, bi-monthly testing and exchange of water softening tanks, and on-call repair services. The contract term is for an initial period of 3 years, from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2027, with the option for extensions. Bids are due by June 13, 2024, and a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for May 30, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder offering the lowest responsive bid.

The solicitation includes a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Participation Program with a goal of at least 3% of the total contract value. Small business enterprises, micro-businesses, and nonprofit veteran service agencies may also be eligible for bid preferences. The current incumbent provider is not identified in the available documents. The total annual value of the contract is not specified, but the Bid Rate Sheet indicates estimated quantities for monthly maintenance visits and repair service hours over the term of the agreement.