25YS0021 - *DVBE Only* - Scuba Diving Tank Inspections Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is soliciting quotes for Scuba Diving/Tank Inspection Services through Solicitation for Quote (SFQ) #25YS0021, specifically targeting services at the Rector Reservoir in Napa and the Veterans Home of California in Yountville. The contract requires a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive potable water tank inspection, cleaning, and reporting services using certified commercial divers for multiple water storage tanks and an intake tower. Specific deliverables include interior tank condition inspections, sediment removal, detailed video documentation, and comprehensive reporting for tanks ranging from 11,740 to 1,000,000 gallons. Key objectives include maintaining compliance with OSHA standards, California Code of Regulations, and American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards. The solicitation timeline includes a mandatory walk-through on April 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with bidder questions due by April 18, 2025, and quote submissions required by April 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, transportation, insurance, bonds, licenses, and permits to execute the tank inspection services.

This procurement is exclusively set aside for California Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) certified by the Department of General Services, with contract award to be made to the lowest responsive responsible quote in accordance with Government Code 14838.5. Contractors must possess current CPR, First Aid, and O2 Administrator certifications, and be licensed to do business in California. The contract includes a parts budget of $5,000 and requires specific insurance coverages, including commercial general liability, professional liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. The contract term is set from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with a maximum agreement amount currently marked as "TBD". Unique requirements include compliance with Executive Order N-6-22 on Russia Sanctions and a Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure Notification, mandating proposers disclose any use of GenAI in deliverables or contract performance. Bidders must submit multiple required documents, including a Quote Rate Sheet, Payee Data Record, Contractor Certification Clauses, and various other certifications to be considered for the contract.