24-64029 Diesel Tank Cleaning and Filtering

The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #24-64029 for Diesel Tank Cleaning and Filtering Services at the DSH-Coalinga facility. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to clean and filter specific diesel storage infrastructure, including four day tanks measuring 24"x66"x45" with ball valves, two underground storage tanks approximately 9'x44' in size, and one above-ground 450-gallon tank. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of two years' experience in diesel tank cleaning and filtering services and possess appropriate commercial insurance coverage. The contract term is anticipated to run from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, with critical procurement dates including a bid submission deadline of April 4, 2025, a public bid opening on April 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, and a planned contract award date of April 8, 2025. Contractor qualifications include carrying commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, motor vehicle liability insurance, and potentially pollution/environmental impairment liability coverage.

The solicitation includes preferences for small businesses and disabled veteran-owned businesses, with a potential 5% preference applied to qualifying bidders. Contractors must comply with extensive state regulations, including prevailing wage requirements, comprehensive background checks, and specific security protocols for working within a state hospital facility. While no incumbent vendor is specified in the documentation, the procurement emphasizes strict adherence to state procurement guidelines and robust qualifications for potential bidders. The contract appears to be focused on maintaining critical diesel storage infrastructure, suggesting a specialized maintenance service with potential ongoing renewal potential. Though specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive insurance and qualification requirements indicate a professional-level service contract with significant operational expectations.