3CA07914 Water Treatment System Services

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining services to rehabilitate culvert pipes and riser structures within State Plan of Flood Control (SPFC) levees throughout the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins. The procurement encompasses rehabilitation services for approximately 300 culverts and 50 risers located within 25 miles of each other for each work order, with pipe diameters ranging from 12 to 72 inches and average lengths of 60 feet. Contractors must possess a California General Contractor license and demonstrate a minimum of three years of continuous CIPP installation experience, including verification of having successfully installed minimum linear footage of the specific liner system proposed (50,000 linear feet for pipes 36 inches or less, 10,000 linear feet for pipes greater than 36 inches, 3,000 linear feet for box culverts, and 500 vertical feet for riser liners). Technical questions must be submitted by April 27, 2026, with answers provided by April 30, 2026; sealed bids are due by May 8, 2026 at 4:30 p.m., with public bid opening scheduled for May 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. The contractor must submit detailed CIPP design shop drawings sealed by a Professional Engineer, provide resin samples for infrared analysis, develop styrene management plans, and maintain comprehensive quality control records throughout the project term. Bids will be evaluated on the basis of the lowest responsible bid meeting specifications, with evaluation based on total bid amounts for all years provided, though contract award will exclude option years from the total contract amount. The anticipated contract start date is June 2026, and the agreement term is four years.

Bidders must comply with Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Program participation requirements with a minimum 3.0% commitment and submit required DVBE certifications or face bid rejection. The Small Business (SB) Preference Program offers a 5% calculation preference for certified SBs, and non-small business bidders may receive a 5% preference if subcontracting at least 25% of the bid price with a certified SB. All bidders must be Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Registered Contractors and comply with prevailing wage requirements. A 10% Bidder's Bond (equal to 10% of bid amount) and Payment and Performance Bonds (each equal to 100% of contract amount) are required, with sureties registered with the California Department of Insurance. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the procurement documents. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available materials.