25LS0002-*DVBE Only*- Grease Trap Pick-Up Maintenance Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is seeking a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contractor to provide grease trap pick-up maintenance services at the William J. Pete Knight Veterans Home in Lancaster, California. The solicitation (25LS0002) requires a contractor to perform monthly cooking oil pickup (36 visits), quarterly grease trap pumping (12 visits), and emergency grease trap pumping services (3 visits). Key deliverables include collecting and disposing of used cooking oil, emptying and cleaning main grease traps, ensuring clear pipes, and maintaining proper waste disposal at authorized facilities. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, materials, transportation, licenses, and permits to complete the services. The procurement timeline includes a non-mandatory walk-through on 06/27/2025 at 10:00 am, a deadline for questions on 07/03/2025, and a quote submittal deadline of 07/09/2025 by 5:00 pm. Quotes must be submitted via email to ophelia.deollas@calvet.ca.gov with specific formatting requirements, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible quote in accordance with Government Code 14838.7.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) certified by the Department of General Services, with a specific goal of 3% DVBE participation. Proposers must submit numerous required attachments, including a Quote Rate Sheet, state standard forms, certification documents, and potentially a DVBE Confirmation Letter. The contract term is set for three years, from 07/01/2025 through 06/30/2028, with potential for extension. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability, professional liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage. Unique provisions in the solicitation include compliance with Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russia Sanctions and a Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure Notification, requiring proposers to disclose any AI technologies that might impact state systems or contract performance. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the rate sheet allows for pricing of monthly, quarterly, and emergency services, with the total contract value to be determined based on the submitted rates and actual service requirements.