4CA07912 Replace Water Tank and Waterline System Services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is requesting bids for replacement of a water tank and waterline system at CAL FIRE Tollhouse Fire Center (27595 Tollhouse Road, Tollhouse, CA 93667) under IFB 4CA07912, with bids due June 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site inspection on June 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. A 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal is required and a 5% Small Business (SB) preference applies to certified California small businesses or those subcontracting at least 25% of net bid price to certified SBs.

Bidders must be licensed A-General Engineering contractors registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations. The scope encompasses mobilization and demobilization, site clearing and grubbing, installation of a 345,000-gallon bolted steel water tank with controls, approximately 1,800 linear feet of 10-inch PVC waterline and 100 linear feet of 6-inch PVC waterline, six fire hydrants with protective bollards, curb and asphalt patching, berm replacement, concrete pad foundation, fencing installation, and stormwater pollution prevention planning. A 20% contingency is included for unforeseen costs. Prevailing wage requirements apply under Labor Code provisions for Fresno County.

The contract term is one year commencing June 30, 2026 and expiring June 29, 2027, with CAL FIRE holding the right to extend for one additional year at the same terms and conditions. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to 10% of the total bid amount for bids of $903,000 or greater and a Payment Bond equal to 100% of the contract amount prior to work commencement. Award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder, with ties resolved by coin toss. Written questions are due by June 8, 2026, with bid opening scheduled for June 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.