637121 high flow cartridge filters for housing at M5E ATP

The State of California is soliciting bids for the procurement of high flow cartridge filters (model 637121) designated for housing at the M5E ATP facility. This is a goods procurement through a Request for Bids (RFB) process, with proposals due by April 6, 2026, approximately two weeks from the March 24, 2026 posting date. Bidders must submit products that meet detailed technical specifications outlined in Exhibit A, including performance standards for filtration efficiency ratings, pressure drop tolerances, flow rate capacities, and compatibility with existing housing systems at the M5E ATP location. The cartridge filters must satisfy high flow applications and demonstrate quality assurance standards and testing certifications to ensure operational performance meets or exceeds facility demands. All proposals must include mandatory documentation as outlined in the RFB package, including completed Appendix A purchasing required forms, technical specifications compliance documentation, and business enterprise certifications. Bidders must demonstrate their capability and eligibility to perform the contract work through proper documentation submission in accordance with California state procurement requirements and protocols.

The procurement includes a Certification of Business Enterprise (CBE) Form requirement, which may indicate set-aside considerations or preferences for disadvantaged, minority-owned, women-owned, or other certified business enterprises under California's contracting programs. All bidders are required to accurately complete and submit the CBE Form as part of their proposal package, with false or misleading statements subject to penalties under state law. The solicitation documents do not identify incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget ranges in the available materials. However, bidders must ensure their proposed cartridge filters integrate seamlessly with the existing housing infrastructure and systems at the M5E ATP facility, as compatibility with current systems is a stated requirement. The evaluation process will assess proposals based on compliance with all mandatory submission requirements, adherence to technical specifications, and bidder qualifications and eligibility status as established through the required documentation and certification forms.