24WS0005 - grease trap pumping and backflow certification services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is seeking qualified vendors to provide grease trap pumping and backflow certification services for the Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles. The successful contractor will be responsible for quarterly grease trap pumping, transportation, and disposal services, as well as annual backflow prevention testing and certification. The contract covers two grease traps and six backflow preventers, and the contractor must possess a C-36 Plumbing License. The contract term is unspecified, but the State reserves the right to cancel or modify the contract. Key deadlines include September 30, 2024 for questions, October 3, 2024 for responses to questions, and October 9, 2024 for bid submission, with the bid opening scheduled for October 10, 2024.

This contract opportunity is open to vendors across several California jurisdictions, including Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County. The solicitation includes a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, and a DVBE bid incentive program. Bidders must submit various compliance documents, including a Bidder's Checklist, Bid Rate Sheet, and DVBE declarations. The contract does not have an incumbent vendor, and the budget is unspecified, but the State has the right to cancel or amend the contract based on budgetary constraints.