25VS0006 - Water Management Plan, Testing, and Remediation Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is soliciting bids for Water Management Plan, Testing, and Remediation Services at the Veterans Home of California - Ventura through Solicitation Number 25VS0006. The procurement seeks a comprehensive water management services contractor to perform a one-time water management plan update, implementation, twelve quarterly analytical water monitoring and sampling events, twelve lab testing services, and eight hours of emergency and follow-up sampling. Bidders must provide all-inclusive rates covering travel, labor, licenses, permits, certifications, and other necessary expenses. A non-mandatory walkthrough is scheduled for January 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Ventura, with written questions due by January 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM and responses posted by January 22, 2026. Bid submissions are due via email by January 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with a public bid opening on January 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The proposed award date is January 29, 2026, with a contract term running through June 30, 2028. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsible bid that complies with all solicitation requirements, with pricing verified through the submitted Bid Rate Sheet.

While no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal is mandated, DVBE participation is encouraged with potential incentive adjustments ranging from 1% to 5% based on confirmed participation levels. Small Business and Micro-business preferences of 5% are available to certified entities, with a maximum preference cost adjustment of $50,000. Bidders must certify compliance with California Civil Rights Laws, the Darfur Contracting Act, and Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russian economic sanctions. Additional requirements include disclosing any intended use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in contract performance and providing certificates of insurance, bonds, licenses, and permits upon award. The contractor will be required to submit a Prime Contractor's Certification DVBE Subcontracting Report (STD 817) upon contract completion, with $10,000 withheld from final payment until an accurate and complete report is received. Prevailing wage requirements will apply to the awarded contractor, and bidders must demonstrate compliance with various state and federal labor and non-discrimination standards.