6000002009 Brine Removal @ Tracy, CA

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB #6000002009) for brine concentrate removal and disposal services at the Deuel Vocational Institution in Tracy, located in San Joaquin County. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive brine and sludge removal services, including supplying three 21,000-gallon frac storage tanks, setting up tanks with liners, installing piping and hookup from the reverse osmosis plant, and performing brine removal via vacuum truck. The total estimated disposal volume is 3.5 million gallons of brine and 750 cubic yards of sludge over the contract term. Key deliverables include monthly brine removal, bimonthly sludge sediment removal, tank cleanup, and complete equipment removal at contract conclusion. Bids were due May 10, 2016, with a public bid opening on May 11, 2016, and the contract term is set from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2018. Contractors must coordinate disposal with East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), provide analytical waste composition data, and obtain necessary permits.

The procurement includes mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, with a 3% participation goal for bids exceeding $15,000 and DVBE incentives ranging from 3-5%. A Small Business preference of 5% (up to $50,000) may be combined with the DVBE incentive but cannot exceed $500,000 total. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements and provide $1 million in commercial general liability insurance. The state has estimated the contract value at $1,700,000, with disposal fees to be included in the per-gallon rate. Contractors are responsible for all associated costs, including travel, transportation, labor, and equipment, and must ensure waste disposal complies with federal, state, county, and local regulations. The bid allows flexibility for using out-of-state licensed disposal facilities if the waste is designated as hazardous, and requires 2-inch stainless steel piping for the removal process.