26FS0002 - Sanitation System Pumping Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting sealed bids for Sanitation System Pumping Services (26FS0002) at the Veterans Home of California at Fresno, located at 2811 West Cesar Chavez Boulevard, Fresno, California 93706. The successful contractor will provide monthly wastewater lift station pumping services (36 services annually for tanks up to 1,500 gallons and 36 services for tanks up to 2,500 gallons), callout request wastewater and stormwater drain manhole pumping services (12 services each with 2 to 4 business days response time), and emergency pumping services for wastewater and stormwater facilities (9 services each with 24-hour on-site arrival requirements). All services include hauling and disposal of non-dispersible materials, pressure or hose washing of components, and all associated labor, tools, equipment, and materials on an all-inclusive basis. The contractor must possess a valid California State License Board C-42 (Sanitary System Contractor) license, maintain current Confined Space Entry certification for personnel, comply with Cal/OSHA regulations, maintain active DIR Public Works Contractor Registration, and carry commercial general liability insurance ($1,000,000 CSL), automobile liability insurance ($1,000,000 per accident), workers' compensation coverage, and pollution liability insurance. The mandatory walkthrough is scheduled for April 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM; the written question deadline is April 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM with responses posted by April 7, 2026; bids must be submitted electronically to eric.dahmen@calvet.ca.gov by April 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM; and the public bid opening is scheduled for April 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with an anticipated award date of April 17, 2026, and a contract term of three years from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.

The procurement is subject to California prevailing wage requirements under Labor Code Section 1770, necessitating certified payroll reporting for all workers. While a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) goal is not mandatorily required, DVBE participation is encouraged with eligible bid incentives ranging from 1 percent to 5 percent based on confirmed DVBE participation levels. A five percent preference applies to certified Small and Micro Business Enterprises, with a maximum preference cap of $50,000, and non-Small Business subcontractors claiming at least 25 percent Small/Micro business subcontractor participation are also eligible for the 5 percent preference. Successful bidders must comply with all certification and disclosure requirements including Commercially Useful Function Certification, Darfur Contracting Act requirements, Contractor Certification Clauses, Russia Sanctions Executive Order N-6-22 compliance, and Generative Artificial Intelligence disclosure notification if applicable. A $10,000 withhold from final payment applies until the prime contractor complies with DVBE certification requirements under Military and Veterans Code Section 999.5(d). No incumbent vendor information is provided, and specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed; however, compensation shall be based on rates specified in the submitted Bid Rate Sheet (Exhibit B-1), with all rates remaining binding for the entire contract term including any formal amendments extending the agreement.