As-Needed Restoration Services for Private Residences

San Diego County Department of Public Works is requesting quotes for as-needed restoration services for private residences affected by water and sewer-related damage throughout the Sanitation District, with quotes due July 21, 2026. This RFQ 13265 is reserved for Small-Local Businesses as defined in Board Policy B-53, a decisive eligibility filter.

The scope encompasses on-call remediation, cleanup, and reconstructive repair (excluding new construction) resulting from main stoppages, water main breaks, and sewer backups. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials per individual task orders issued by the County. Required qualifications include a current California Class B General Building Contractor's license, Hazardous Substance Removal Certification, and registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations. The contractor must maintain 24/7 emergency response capacity with site arrival within two hours of notification. Prevailing wage compliance under Labor Code Section 1771.4(a)(1) and registration with the Department of Industrial Relations under Labor Code Section 1725.5 are mandatory.

Compensation is hourly with an initial half-hour minimum charge and subsequent billing in quarter-hour increments; no trip charges or mileage fees apply. The fully burdened hourly rate must include vehicle expenses, parking, tolls, and all operating costs. Replacement parts and rented equipment are reimbursed at cost with itemized receipts; expendable materials such as tape, gloves, and plastic sheeting are overhead and not separately reimbursable. Payment bonds equal to 100 percent are required for task orders exceeding $25,000.

The initial contract term is one year with two one-year option periods. Place of performance is throughout San Diego County Sanitation District boundaries. Questions are due July 10, 2026, prior to 5:00 p.m. (San Diego time). The County operates on Net 30 payment terms. Invoices require certified payroll documentation, original materials invoices, signed job tickets, and proof of work completion, submitted monthly with supporting documentation.