Brine Line Inspection, Video Recording, and Cleaning Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is requesting bids for brine line inspection, video recording, and cleaning services at the California Institution for Men (CIM) in Chino, California, under IFB C5613335-D, Rebid 1, with bids due August 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The State requires 25% small business participation under Government Code 14838, and a 5% small business preference applies to certified small or micro-businesses; up to a 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive is also available during evaluation.

The scope covers inspection, video recording, and cleaning of approximately two miles of brine discharge piping at CIM's Water Treatment Plant. Work includes brine waste tank cleaning (estimated 192 hours), brine holding tank cleanings (estimated 96 hours), emergency services with a four-hour response time (estimated 4 daytime and 4 after-hours events), Phase I inspection via video recording (estimated 32 hours), and Phase II cleaning operations using water jetting and vacuum trucks (estimated 32 hours). The contractor must furnish all labor, travel, per diem, supplies, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, insurance, licenses, and permits. A valid California Contractors State License Board "A" General Engineering Contractor license is required, along with compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations.

The contract term runs from commencement upon approval through June 30, 2029. Compensation is hourly rates specified in Exhibit B-1 (Rate Sheet), with invoicing submitted monthly in arrears to the designated CDCR accounts payable email address, accompanied by service reports and parts receipts. Payment is conditioned upon satisfactory completion of work and receipt of signed service reports from the Institution Contract Liaison.

An optional bidders' walk-through is scheduled for July 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at CIM. Letters of inquiry are due July 27, 2026. The public bid opening will occur August 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via conference call. The State reserves the right to reject any and all bids and will award to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid complies with all IFB requirements. Addendum 1 was posted July 12, 2026.