26-10002-000 Pallet Jack Maintenance Services

The Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero is seeking bids for Pallet Jack Maintenance Services through Invitation for Bid 26-10002-000, with sealed bids due by May 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM and public bid opening scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM. However, the attached government file indicates this procurement is actually for Industrial Hygiene and Hazardous Material Remediation Services issued by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), encompassing comprehensive as-needed services throughout State of California locations. The services include cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, quality control testing, removal and disposal of hazardous materials (lead, asbestos, PCBs, mercury), oil spill cleanup, fire remediation, hazardous waste remediation, laboratory analytical services, safety support, policy development, and training. A mandatory pre-bid conference is required on April 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Delta Field Division in Byron, California, with attendance mandatory for bid acceptance. Bidders must possess substantial minimum qualifications including a California Class A General Engineering License, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification, Asbestos License from CSLB, Hazardous Materials Transportation License from CHP, DOT Hazardous Materials Certificate of Registration, DTSC Hazardous Waste Transporter Registration, and current DIR registration as a Public Works Contractor. Staffing requirements mandate a Project Supervisor with 5 years relevant experience, one Test Technician and one Work Leader with 2 years experience each, and three Technicians with 1 year experience.

The contract includes a mandatory 3.0% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation commitment, with non-responsive bids subject to rejection for failure to meet this requirement. Small Business (SB) bidders receive a 5 percent calculation preference, while non-small business bidders achieve a 5 percent preference when subcontracting 25 percent to certified SBs; subcontracting cannot exceed 25 percent of total contract work. A 10 percent bidder's bond and 100 percent payment and performance bonds are required, with all sureties registered with the California Department of Insurance. The anticipated contract term is three years with an option to renew for two additional years, with an anticipated start date of June 1, 2026. Prevailing wage requirements apply to public works portions of the contract in accordance with California Labor Code provisions. Bid pricing is structured through a comprehensive rate sheet covering labor classifications, equipment rental, support equipment, temporary storage equipment, safety equipment, materials, laboratory testing, disposal, and training services, with all subcontracted work invoiced at cost plus 10 percent.