24WS0005 - grease trap pumping and backflow certification services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) has posted an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Grease Trap Pumping and Backflow Certification Services at the Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles. The contract will require the selected vendor to provide quarterly grease trap pumping, transportation, and disposal services, as well as annual backflow prevention testing and certification services. The contractor must possess a C-36 Plumbing license and provide qualified technicians to perform the work during regular business hours, with the potential for emergency repairs outside of normal hours. The contract term is expected to run from July 1, 2024 or upon approval through June 30, 2027. Bidders must submit the required rate sheet, checklists, and certifications by the September 6, 2024 deadline, with the bid opening scheduled for September 9, 2024.

The solicitation includes a 0% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, though bidders not meeting the goal may receive a bid incentive based on their DVBE participation level. There are no set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and the incumbent contractor is not identified. The total estimated contract value is $5,000, with funding coming from the CalVet budget and subject to annual appropriations.