25WS0005 - Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportation Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking a contractor to perform Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Cleaning Services for the Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) located in Soledad, CA. The procurement, identified as Bid Number C5612462-D, involves cleaning 84 RO membranes with an estimated 6 service intervals, along with replacement of 147 Hydronautic 8"x40" CPA2-8 membranes and 75 Hydronautic 8"x40" CPA 5LD membranes over the contract term. Key deliverables include off-site cleaning of membranes, pickup and delivery services, comprehensive testing, written reporting, and preservation of membranes according to manufacturer specifications. The solicitation was posted on January 7, 2025, with letters of inquiry due by January 14, 2025, and bid submissions required by January 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with a public bid opening scheduled for January 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The contract will run through June 30, 2027, upon approval, with the contractor expected to perform services at rates specified in the Exhibit B-1 Rate Sheet, which must include all labor, travel, materials, supplies, transportation, equipment, and associated expenses.

The procurement includes provisions for small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation, with CDCR required to meet a 25% small business participation goal. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses. The contract includes a pricing structure with three primary components: membrane cleaning equipment services, freight costs, and replacement parts, with the total contract award based on the sum of these components. Bidders must provide pricing for all items, with zero-dollar amounts interpreted as services provided at no cost to the State. The State reserves the right to adjust actual work volumes as needed and offers a payment discount option of at least one percent (minimum $50.00) for invoices paid within 30 days. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and the requirement for multiple membrane cleanings and replacements suggest a significant contract value. Notably, the State will evaluate bids based on overall cost-effectiveness and the contractor's ability to meet all specified technical and operational requirements.