24WS0005 - Grease Trap Pumping and Backflow Certification Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is soliciting bids for Grease Trap Pumping and Backflow Certification Services for the Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles facility. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing quarterly grease trap pumping, annual backflow testing and certification, and on-demand repair services. The contract term is unspecified, but the services are estimated to be required twelve times for the grease trap pumping and three times for the backflow certification. Bidders must meet detailed specifications for the required services, including equipment listings, minimum technician qualifications, and documentation/reporting requirements. Pricing is to be provided as a fixed, all-inclusive quarterly rate for the grease trap pumping, with additional hourly rates for any necessary repair services.

This solicitation has a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) subcontracting requirement. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder that provides the best value to the State. Key dates include the deadline for questions on June 21, 2024, the deadline for responses to questions on June 24, 2024, the final date for bid submission on June 25, 2024, and the bid opening on June 26, 2024. The contract term is from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, with the State able to extend the term through a formal amendment. Bidders may protest the award, and bids may be withdrawn or rejected at CalVet's discretion.